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Amid another miserable season, the Chicago White Sox finally snapped one of the strangest droughts in baseball history.

Aroldis Chapman's historic 2025 season boosts Hall of Fame case

Juan Soto is in the midst of a historic season for the Mets

Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers

...but Astros forced to think on their feet after losing other pitcher to injury

Three MLB teams facing key option decisions with season ending

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 11, 2025

White Sox to sign OF with stellar defensive track record

He has long been one of the best defensive center fielders in the game.

White Sox top prospect to undergo Tommy John surgery

Orioles previously expressed interest in former White Sox OF

White Sox add Brandon Drury on minor league deal

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'Most 40-home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

William Contreras News / Yardbarker Quizzes

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?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz

Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 24, 2024

Pirates designate veteran 1B, OF for assignment

Neither signing worked out well for the Bucs, as both players have struggled this year.

Multi-tools: The 22 greatest do-it-all players in MLB history

The 'MLB-first, all-minority lineup' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Pittsburgh Pirates News / Larry Brown Sports / August 25, 2024

Ex-World Series champion OF gets dropped by his new team

While he is known for his defensive skills (winning a Gold Glove and a Fielding Bible Award in 2021), the cons had begun to far outweigh the pros in Pittsburgh. The righty hitter was down to career lows this year with a .194 batting average and a .540 OPS.

Pirates' Aroldis Chapman continues to build on his legacy

Pirates Place Catcher on Injured List, Call Up Former No. 1 Draft Pick

Yasmani Grandal hits walk-off HR as Pirates top Reds

MLB stadiums of yesteryear we wish were still around

The 'MLB-first, all-minority lineup' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 20, 2024

Pirates hitters reach new low with ninth-inning 'strikeout cycle'

Pirates hitters reach embarrassing new low with 'strikeout cycle' in ninth inning

The Pittsburgh Pirates are finding new ways not to hit the baseball.

Watch: Brewers rookie goes yard again to make impressive MLB history

Which MLB hot and cold starts are for real?

Watch: Poor quality of MLB uniforms exposed again during Dodgers-Mets game

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '1979 ‘We Are Family’ Pittsburgh Pirates' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 15, 2024

Pirates adding one-time World Series champion at a modest price

Although he’s now into his 30s, he has continued to put up positive numbers in several categories.

Oneil Cruz proves he is ready to carry the Pirates offense

Pirates Opening Day lineup and roster predictions

Which players have the most home runs in MLB postseason history?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 5, 2024

Angels, Padres, Pirates interested in former Gold Glove winner

Free agent center fielder Michael A. Taylor is drawing interest from the Angels, Padres and Pirates.

One trade, one signing Angels should make

Angels sign right-hander

Which MLB players have the most career stolen bases?

The 'National League MVPs' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / December 22, 2023

Blue Jays linked to ex-World Series champion outfielder

The Toronto Blue Jays could be bringing in a guy who has done something that Shohei Ohtani hasn’t yet — win a World Series.

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 6, 2023

Blue Jays, Reds among teams interested in Taylor

Blue Jays, Reds among teams showing interest in Michael A. Taylor

Outfielder Michael A. Taylor has been linked to both the Mets and the Red Sox this week, and MLB.com’s Jon Morosi adds the Reds and Blue Jays as another pair of clubs who’ve reached out.

Reds have discussed trade for former Cy Young runner-up

Blue Jays 'believed' to have met with superstar free agent

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

The '1992 & 1993 Toronto Blue Jays' quiz