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Royals hire ex-Giants hitting coach

Royals hire ex-Giants hitting coach

The Kansas City Royals are continuing to reshape their coaching staff after a disappointing 2026 campaign that saw the club finish 69-93 and miss the postseason for the second consecutive year.

San Francisco Giants News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 5
Royals Hire Hunter Mense As Hitting Coach

Royals Hire Hunter Mense As Hitting Coach

The Royals are hiring Hunter Mense as their hitting coach, per reporting from Mark Feinsand and Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com. Mense had been in that same role with the Giants.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

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MLB News / Just Baseball / February 17
What Should Fans Really Expect From George Springer in 2026?

What Should Fans Really Expect From George Springer in 2026?

George Springer put together a career season at the age of 35. What does he have instore for an encore in 2026? Think about what the general consensus was on Springer last March as the Toronto Blue Jays left Dunedin to embark on their 2025 season.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Toronto Blue Jays on SI / November 13
Blue Jays Lose Assistant Hitting Coach, Search for Replacement Begins

Blue Jays Lose Assistant Hitting Coach, Search for Replacement Begins

After the Toronto Blue Jays shocked the nation with their gripping battle in the World Series this year, the franchise is looking to fine-tune every aspect of its ball club.

San Francisco Giants News / San Francisco Giants on SI / November 13
New Giants Hitting Coach Hunter Mense's Long-Time Connection to Tony Vitello

New Giants Hitting Coach Hunter Mense's Long-Time Connection to Tony Vitello

As the San Francisco Giants put together their coaching staff under new manager Tony Vitello, it’s only natural for him to lean on connections. That appears to be the case with the Giants’ new hitting coach.

MLB News / Bluejaysnation / November 12
Report: Hunter Mense departing Blue Jays’ coaching staff, joining Giants as hitting coach

Report: Hunter Mense departing Blue Jays’ coaching staff, joining Giants as hitting coach

The Toronto Blue Jays suddenly have another coaching vacancy to fill. According to The Athletic’s Mitch Bannon, assistant hitting coach Hunter Mense is set to depart the organization this off-season to become the San Francisco Giants’ lead hitting coach under first-year manager Tony Vitello.

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