Andrew Alvarez turns the Nationals start-by-start into a real argument for staying power
After a stronger finish to last season, Washington’s left-hander is showing sharper swing-and-miss skill and a reliably nasty curveball early in 2026.
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After a stronger finish to last season, Washington’s left-hander is showing sharper swing-and-miss skill and a reliably nasty curveball early in 2026.
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Defense attorney Harvey Steinberg says the NFL interest is coming as prosecutors seek GPS monitoring conditions for Arnold, who was waived by the Detroit Lions shortly after posting bond in Florida.
A blockbuster framework that landed Jaylen Brown in Philadelphia also deepened the conversation around how much value different teams were willing to attach to Paul George over the years.
The Volunteers reintroduce Adidas as their official athletics apparel partner in a deal that follows Nike’s contract ending, with Manning fronting the campaign as Tennessee rolls out new uniforms and fan merchandise.
Baltimore removed catcher Sam Huff from the major-league roster via designation for assignment again, and after he was not claimed on waivers, he chose free agency rather than accepting an outright assignment.
The 24-year-old outfielder suffered the injury during a diving-catch collision with teammate Devin Taylor in Frisco, Texas, and is recovering after spinal stabilization surgery.
Cleveland’s win over Texas arrived with a prospect headline attached, as top farm talent Ralphy Velazquez earned another trip to MLB’s All-Star Futures Game. The organization’s Futures roster story runs in parallel with a busy stretch of roster and lineup tinkering.
Meyer opened the season undefeated with nine straight decisions, but Colorado struck early and then capitalized on unearned runs in the fifth to hand the Marlins their opponent’s first loss of 2026.
With the first wave of the offseason largely complete, Las Vegas still has a set of unrestricted free agents who could return. The remaining decisions, at least for now, are not framed as urgent, with training camp and preseason health the likely accelerants.