MLB analyst singles out Aaron Judge's primary challenger for 2026 AL MVP award – Sportskeeda
MLB analyst singles out Aaron Judge's primary challenger for 2026 AL MVP award Sportskeeda

MLB analyst singles out Aaron Judge's primary challenger for 2026 AL MVP award Sportskeeda

On the eve of Chicago Cubs’ center-fielder’s 24th birthday, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s birthday wish came true. The Cubs and Crow-Armstrong are in agreement on a six-year, $115 million contract extension via ESPN’s Jeff Passan.“The deal begins in 2027 and does not include a club option,” Passan wrote. “Allowing Crow-Armstrong to hit free agency before his age […] The post Cubs Reach Agreement On $115 Million Contract Extension With Pete Crow-Armstrong appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Chicago Cubs face a defining moment following Pete Crow-Armstrong’s contract extension, as their payroll strategy and roster decisions come into sharper focus. With Nico Hoerner set to reach free agency following the 2026 season, the organization must determine whether it will sustain long-term investment in its core. The Cubs’ five-tool outfielder recently finalized a […] The post Cubs have question to answer after Pete Crow-Armstrong contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Chicago Cubs made sure not to waste time with star outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong. On Monday, reports surfaced that the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong had agreed to a new deal just before the start of the 2026 MLB season. While official details weren’t disclosed at the time, the terms came on Tuesday. It is a six-year, … The post Pete Crow-Armstrong’s new contract details have been revealed appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

MLB players like Gavin Lux and Alex Bregman are going viral for their official heights being far different than they were before the ABS system arrived.

MLB Injury Update: Dave Roberts shares timeline on Blake Snell, Tommy Edman return; Cubs’ Seiya Suzuki lands on IL with knee injury Sportskeeda

The Milwaukee Brewers have won the NL Central in four of the past five seasons, with 2025 their best performance. However, despite the success of the regular season and early in the postseason, they suffered a demoralizing 4-0 sweep at the hands of the Los Angeles Dodgers in the NLCS. It wasn’t the best way […] The post Christian Yelich sends message to haters waiting for Brewers’ downfall appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Yankees are want to compete for a World Series this year, yet the team is linked to making a stunning move on Jazz Chisholm Jr. The post Analyst Links Yankees to Make Stunning Move Involving Jazz Chisholm Jr. appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The Los Angeles Angels are set to take on the Houston Astros on Opening Day to kick off the 2026 season. On Tuesday, the organization signed a former pitcher of the San Francisco Giants and New York Mets to the roster. Reports indicate that Joey Lucchesi, who is 32 years old, is signing with the […] The post Angels agree to contract with ex-Giants, Mets pitcher right before Opening Day appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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There were rumors on Monday night that Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs were finalizing a contract extension that would keep him in the Windy City on a long-term deal. The terms of the deal were finally reached on Tuesday, locking in Crow-Armstrong through the 2031 season, according to Jeff Passan via X, formerly Twitter. […] The post Pete Crow-Armstrong, Cubs officially agree to $115 million contract extension appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Cincinnati Reds are preparing for Opening Day 2026 with a lasting tribute. A special gift from franchise legend Joey Votto now stands as a centerpiece outside Great American Ball Park. The newly installed clock serves as a symbol of appreciation and adds a meaningful highlight to the latest Reds news just days before the […] The post Reds icon Joey Votto reveals special gift for fans at Great American Ball Park appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The New York Yankees announced a trade on Tuesday.

Every year, it feels like Keith Hernandez spends the offseason hemming and hawing about whether or not he’ll return to the SNY booth to call New York Mets games. Maybe the real reason is that he’s making enough money off his Seinfeld appearance that he doesn’t need to think about working anymore. While the former Read more... The post Keith Hernandez still cashing substantial ‘Seinfeld’ residual checks appeared first on Awful Announcing.

The Philadelphia Phillies made a big move by giving ace pitcher Cristopher Sanchez a six-year deal worth $107 million right before Opening Day. The new contract for Sanchez includes $104 million guaranteed, but it also includes deferred money that Sanchez will be getting all the way until 2044, according to Ronald Blum of The Associated … The post Phillies’ $107 million contract for star pitcher includes lots of deferred money appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

Only one team has dethroned the Dodgers in the NL West over the past dozen seasons.

The Mets are experimenting with what was considered major league sacrilege as recently as a couple years ago.

The automated ball-strike challenge system is not officially part of Major League Baseball games yet. But the MLB ABS system strategy is already taking shape across the league.Not in rulebook form. In behavior.Clubs spent spring training testing the ABS challenge system ahead of its planned 2026 debut, and what’s emerged isn’t just feedback on technology. […] The post MLB’s New ABS System Is Already Changing Game Strategy appeared first on Heavy Sports.

The New York Yankees closed out their 2026 spring training campaign with an 8-3 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at Sloan Park in Mesa, Arizona. Gerrit Cole looked good in a short start, as he struck out Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch consecutively before running into trouble against Alex Bregman. The Cubs third […] The post Yankees’ Gerrit Cole gives Alex Bregman his flowers after third baseman’s long home run appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As the Los Angeles Dodgers gear up for an Opening Day showdown against the Arizona Diamondbacks, one of the subplots fans have kept track of has been the team’s catcher situation. With two former top draft picks, Will Smith and Dalton Rushing, currently on the Opening Day roster, will the Dodgers look to form a […] The post Dave Roberts reveals how the Dodgers will use Will Smith, Dalton Rushing in 2026 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite the St. Louis Cardinals saying that it wasn’t an intentional strategy, it certainly seems like they have a type when it comes to their pitchers. While most teams have an abundance of right-handed pitchers with lefties coming in as specialists out of the bullpen and maybe one starter in their rotation, the Cardinals’ prospect […] The post Cardinals’ Matthew Liberatore reveals ‘uncomfortable’ future advantage appeared first on ClutchPoints.

On Thursday night, the Houston Astros will open up the 2026 regular season when they host Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels in Texas.Like all teams, the Astros are finalizing their roster ahead of Opening Day.Houston Astros Release 4-Year MLB PlayerBefore Thursday’s showdown, Matt Kawahara of The Houston Chronicle reported roster news.Kawahara wrote: “Peter […] The post Houston Astros Release 4-Year MLB Player After Roster Decision appeared first on Heavy Sports.

He is the winningest skipper in franchise history (595), owns the best winning percentage (.588) and kept a steady hand from 1984-90, when his Mets clubs averaged more than 95 wins per season.

The offseason is in the books, and the games officially count. How does the league stack up ahead of a new regular season?
