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Today: February 13, 2026
Today: February 13, 2026

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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will be able to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman during the offseason

Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract
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Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7

Isiah Kiner-Falefa wishes he had taken a bigger lead off third base in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 last year

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7
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Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn

Tony Vitello walked up the dugout stairs to meet with reporters about 15 minutes later than expected because of a team meeting that went longer than planned

Making transition from SEC to MLB, new Giants manager Tony Vitello enters 1st season ready to learn
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Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0

Pitchers Graham Ashcraft and Edwin Uceta have won their salary arbitration cases, improving players to 5-0 this year

Reds' Graham Ashcraft and Rays' Edwin Uceta win arbitration cases as players improve to 5-0
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Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say

Eugenio Suárez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed on a $15 million, one-year contract, two people familiar with the negotiations tell The Associated Press

Eugenio Suárez and the Reds agree to a $15 million, 1-year contract, AP sources say
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Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says

Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations

Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract, AP source says
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Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first

Freddy Peralta says he's willing to consider a multiyear contract with the Mets before reaching free agency, but he wants to get settled in New York first

Peralta willing to consider multiyear deal with Mets but wants to get settled in New York first
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Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says

Free agent outfielder Harrison Bader and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $20.5 million, two-year contract

Giants and outfielder Harrison Bader agree to $20.5 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
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Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox

The New York Mets have acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the Chicago White Sox

Mets acquire CF Luis Robert Jr. in a trade with the White Sox
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Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term

President Donald Trump has made lots of promises during the first year of his second term in the White House

Here's where Trump's most jaw-dropping promises stand a year into his second term
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Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball

Jason Kidd had to choose basketball over baseball 30-plus years ago when it became clear the whiz kid of a point guard would be one of the top picks in the NBA draft

Jason Kidd leans into youth baseball the same way the Mavs coach did with girls basketball
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Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract

Right-hander Pierce Johnson and the Cincinnati Reds have completed their $6.5 million, one-year contract

Cincinnati Reds and pitcher Pierce Johnson complete $6.5 million, 1-year contract
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Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins

The Chicago Cubs have acquired right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Miami Marlins in their first major offseason move

Cubs acquire right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins
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Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says

Before he moved from Japan to the big leagues, Kazuma Okamoto put the logos of all 30 MLB teams in front of his daughter and asked which one she liked most

Kazuma Okamoto's signing is a 'significant step' for the defending AL champion Blue Jays, GM says
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White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers

Chicago White Sox general manager Chris Getz calls Munetaka Murakami “one of the most prolific power hitters on the planet” and expects the 25-year-old Japanese slugger to make an immediate impact on his rebuilding team next season

White Sox expect Japanese slugger Munetaka Murakami to make quick impact and put up big numbers
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It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever

Sports were turned upside down 50 years ago Tuesday by a man who never threw or kicked a ball

It's been 50 years since a lawyer's decision unlocked free agency in MLB and changed sports forever
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Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes

Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes

Philip Rivers and Lindsey Vonn’s middle-age comebacks are defying age. One of baseball’s modern marvels details what it takes
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Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions

Clay Holmes is sad over the departure of New York Mets stars Pete Alonso, Edwin Díaz and Brendan Nimmo, noting their strong connection with fans

Holmes is sad to see Alonso, Díaz and Nimmo leave Mets but trusts front-office retool decisions
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Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that Luke Weaver has agreed to a $22 million, two-year contract with the New York Mets, joining Clay Holmes and Devin Williams as former Yankees on a rebuilt pitching staff

Luke Weaver agrees to $22 million, 2-year deal with the New York Mets, AP source says
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Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract

Shortstop Ha-Seong Kim is returning to the Atlanta Braves

Infielder Ha-Seong Kim returns to Braves on $20 million, 1-year contract
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Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal

Edwin Díaz won’t receive all of his $69 million from the Dodgers until 2047, with the closer’s deal raising deferred payment obligations for the two-time World Series champions to more than $1.06 billion due to nine players

Dodgers owe $1.06 billion in deferred money to 9 players through 2047 after Edwin Díaz deal
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Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says

Veteran starting pitcher Merrill Kelly has agreed to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks on a $40 million, two-year deal, according to a person familiar with the move

Veteran pitcher Merrill Kelly returns to Diamondbacks on a $40 million, 2-year deal, AP source says