The Baseball Writers’ Association of America will introduce a Relief Pitcher of the Year award starting in 2026, recognizing the growing importance of relief pitchers in MLB. The award aims to honor all types of relievers, addressing their historical underrepresentation in major accolades, while the existing Rivera and Hoffman awards are expected to continue alongside this new honor.
Orioles assistant hitting coach Sherman Johnson is joining the White Sox as a minor league hitting coordinator, while fellow assistant Tommy Joseph will not return for the 2026 season. The Orioles, who recently appointed Craig Albernaz as manager following Brandon Hyde's firing, may see further coaching staff changes, with first base coach Anthony Sanders exploring other opportunities. Want More Context? 🔎
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The World Series continues with Game 4 as the Blue Jays face the Dodgers, but George Springer is out of the lineup due to right side discomfort, remaining day-to-day after an MRI. Meanwhile, Chris Bassitt will be available for relief, and rookie Trey Yesavage is set to start Game 5 after a strong postseason showing. Want More Context? 🔎
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Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts disclosed that infielder Miguel Rojas was poised to pitch in the 19th inning of Game 3 of the World Series if starter Yoshinobu Yamamoto was unavailable after his complete game Saturday. The game, which lasted 6 hours and 39 minutes, was the second-longest in World Series history, with the Dodgers leading the series 2-1. Want More Context? 🔎
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