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43+ min ago (609+ words) Behind the scenes, according to Sherman, that support may now be wavering. The Yankees may be open to requiring Volpe to compete for his job in spring training next year. But if that is true, the Yankees just lost one possible competitor, a six-year big league shortstop who has served two stints with the Yankees organization, including all of 2025 " and one who is even more of a local hero, born and raised in the Bronx and a former star player at Fordham Preparatory School, just up the road from Yankee Stadium. On Monday, 31-year-old Andrew Velazquez, who played 28 games for the Yankees in 2021 before being re-signed by the organization on New Year's Eve last year, signed as a free agent with the Texas Rangers, according to the transactions section of his MLB.com player page. Yankees Expected to Cut Ties…...

44+ min ago (160+ words) CLEVELAND " The Cleveland Guardians added to their bullpen Thursday, signing right-hander Colin Holderman to a one-year, $1.5 million contract. The 30-year old Holderman spent the past four seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, then became a free agent three weeks ago when the Pirates failed to offer a 2026 contract. He was 0-2 with a 7.01 ERA in 24 appearances. He had two stints on the injured list due to a right knee sprain and right thumb inflammation. Holderman made 113 appearances during 2023 and "24 seasons, the second-most on the Pirates in that span, and posted a 3.52 ERA while going 3-9. Holderman was a ninth-round pick by the New York Mets in the 2016 amateur draft. He made his big league debut in 2022 and went 5-0 with a 3.81 ERA in 24 games before being dealt to the Pirates. The signing puts the Guardians roster at the 40-man limit....

1+ hour, 48+ min ago (84+ words) A bargain-bin offer for Pete Alonso reinforces what Red Sox fans dread most: this front office still won't swing like the big-market club it is. A bargain-bin offer for Pete Alonso reinforces what Red Sox fans dread most: this front office still won't swing like the big-market club it is. A bargain-bin offer for Pete Alonso reinforces what Red Sox fans dread most: this front office still won't swing like the big-market club it is....

1+ hour, 50+ min ago (462+ words) The Boston Red Sox are reportedly inquiring on Eugenio Suarez in their search for a power bat after falling short in their attempts to sign Kyle Schwarber and Pete Alonso, while bringing Alex Bregman remains a high priority. "After missing out on slugger Pete Alonso, the Boston Red Sox will now try to get creative in acquiring two bats to bolster their offense, a league source told The Athletic," McCaffrey wrote. "A reunion with Alex Bregman figures to be the main objective at this point, but the Red Sox could also target free agent Eugenio Suarez, who clubbed 49 homers in 159 games last season. At the trade deadline, the Red Sox pursued a trade for Suarez, a league source said, with the intent of having him play first base." Eugenio Suarez became a free agent after an excellent campaign with the…...

2+ hour, 31+ min ago (59+ words) For one night only, baseball is heading back to the Old Joliet Prison. On April 30th, the Joliet Slammers will battle the Gateway Grizzlies of St. Louis at the field, in what is being called the big house ballgame. Joliet Slammers owner, Night Train Veeck, joins WGN's Ray Cortopassi to discuss. For Tickets head to https://jolietslammers.com/bhbg/...

2+ hour, 40+ min ago (760+ words) Highland's Keera Rothweiler shoots a 3-pointer during the game between the Cougars and Coyotes on Thursday in the Monroe City Tournament. Highland's Emma Berry follows through on her shot during the game between the Cougars and Coyotes on Thursday in the Monroe City Tournament. Highland's Addy Abell goes in for a layup during the game between the Cougars and Coyotes on Thursday in the Monroe City Tournament. MONROE CITY, Mo. -- The combination of a stingy defense and timely 3-point shooting was once again the right mix for Highland. The top-seeded Lady Cougars advanced to Monroe City Tournament championship game with a 49-40 win over Paris on Thursday night. "I felt like that even though we were not always knocking down open shots that it didn't affect our defense," said Highland head coach Ashton Jaco. "I thought we were really locked in…...

2+ hour, 42+ min ago (197+ words) The MLB Winter Meetings this week seemed to be eerily quiet for the St. Louis Cardinals. New reports seem to indicate that there was a lot of activity happening behind the scenes as there's new interest in both Willson Contreras and Lars Nootbaar and questions answered about what would it be like if Nolan Arenado remained a St. Louis Cardinal. In other news this week from around the league, MLB Trade Rumors reporting today that Lane Thomas will sign a 1-year deal with the Kansas City Royals. John Heyman of the New York Post reported that before agreeing to a 5-year deal with the Baltimore Orioles that Pete Alonzo met with both the Boston Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs. Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune reporting that the San Diego Padres will not listen to offers for Fernando…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (487+ words) Time off or matches under the belt heading into a final? Elyse Villani of the Hurricanes and Sophie Devine of the Scorchers will face off in the WBBL final on Saturday.Credit: Getty Images It's a perennial question and a situation acutely felt by the Hobart Hurricanes and Perth Scorchers ahead of Saturday night's WBBL decider. The Hurricanes, who earned top spot on the ladder and direct passage to a home final, haven't taken to the field since December 5 - a no-result against Adelaide. Perth, meanwhile, have played three games in two states in the past week, including an elimination win over the Sixers in Sydney on Thursday night. "If you sit back and think about what is the perfect preparation, I don't think anyone has the answer," Hurricanes captain Elyse Villani said. "(But) it was great we were able to…...

2+ hour, 48+ min ago (360+ words) The Yankees are open-minded to trading Jazz Chisholm Jr., but it's still in the initial stages. However, an MLB insider has already given the perfect replacement for Chisholm. Jazz Chisholm Jr. settled down well in the Bronx and soon became a fan favorite. He played an excellent role over the last couple of years, but the Yankees are considering a trade. Chisholm will become a free agent after the 2026 season, and with several other candidates, the Yanks have considered parting ways. Despite missing out on a few games, Chisholm crushed 31 home runs in 2025. He played a vital role in the 2024 World Series, but the Yankees are looking for more options. They have Cody Bellinger as their priority, and Jazz Chisholm Jr. will bring them great value. Yankees GM Brian Cashman mentioned that they have kept an open mind on Chisholm....

3+ hour, 25+ min ago (207+ words) KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) - The Kansas City Royals have made an addition to their Major League roster. Former Cleveland Guardians outfielder Lane Thomas and the club have agreed to terms on a one-year, $5.25 million deal, according to several reports. Thomas, a 30-year-old outfielder who debuted with the St. Louis Cardinals in 2019 and played his past two seasons with the Guardians, is hoping for a bounce-back season in 2026. The Knoxville, Tennessee, native who bats and throws right struggled in 2025, only playing 39 games while hitting .160 with 4 home runs and 11 RBI. For his career, Thomas has a .242 batting average, 76 home runs and 254 RBI. He had a career-high 28 home runs and 86 RBI with the Washington Nationals in 2023. In 2024, splitting time between the Nationals and Guardians, he also had 15 home runs and 63 RBI. The signing comes a day after the Atlanta Braves agreed to terms…...