Five retired MLB umpires, including Joe West, file suit over alleged pension underpayments

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — Five retired MLB umpires, including Joe West, file suit over alleged pension underpayments

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The suit alleges that the retired umpires haven’t received the appropriate pension payouts as promised under their retirement plan.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪

Ranking MLB trade deadline deals post-World Series: Freddy Peralta jumps Tarik Skubal for No. 1

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — Ranking MLB trade deadline deals post-World Series: Freddy Peralta jumps Tarik Skubal for No. 1

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Tarik Skubal was the biggest and best player dealt at the deadline back in August. Over two months later, that’s not necessarily the case.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪

Former Angels GM Perry Minasian to rejoin Braves front office: Source

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — Former Angels GM Perry Minasian to rejoin Braves front office: Source

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The Atlanta Braves continued bolstering their scouting department by hiring former Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian as a senior advisor, a league source told The Athletic. The source spoke on condition of anonymity […]

MLB Silver Slugger finalists: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Yordan Alvarez among nominees

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — MLB Silver Slugger finalists: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Yordan Alvarez among nominees

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Introduced in 1980, the Silver Slugger honors the best offensive player at each position, as well as the best teams.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪

Top 40 MLB free agents: Tarik Skubal headlines class light on star power

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — Top 40 MLB free agents: Tarik Skubal headlines class light on star power

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Consider this your landing page for the 2026-27 MLB offseason.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪

MLB awards watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Yordan Alvarez headline BBWAA ballots

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — MLB awards watch: Pete Crow-Armstrong, Yordan Alvarez headline BBWAA ballots

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MLB has announced the finalists for each of the 10 awards that are voted on by the BBWAA, including MVP and Cy Young.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪

Randy Arozarena, David Bednar among eight MLB players to receive qualifying offer: Reports

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — Randy Arozarena, David Bednar among eight MLB players to receive qualifying offer: Reports

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Players who receive the qualifying offer have until Nov. 17 to accept it and remain with their previous team.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪

The numbers don't lie — being an MLB first baseman is incredibly hard

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — The numbers don't lie — being an MLB first baseman is incredibly hard

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In an era defined by advanced analytics and wins on the margins, teams have persisted with sticking anyone at first. That’s not always good.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪

Former Astros GM Dana Brown to join Atlanta Braves as senior adviser: Source

— Johnny Flores Jr. – The Athletic — Former Astros GM Dana Brown to join Atlanta Braves as senior adviser: Source

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Brown, a former player with extensive background in scouting, served as the Houston’s general manager until August.     ▪▪ Link ▪▪