With a month left in the MLB regular season, Paul Skenes and Nick Kurtz are frontrunners for the NL Cy Young and AL Rookie of the Year, respectively. However, Kyle Schwarber’s stunning four-homer game has revitalized his NL MVP candidacy, narrowing the gap with Shohei Ohtani, as Schwarber now boasts +500 odds compared to Ohtani’s -900.
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After another losing season, the Angels are targeting upgrades at center field and third base for 2026, with Yoan Moncada's impending free agency creating a vacancy at third. In the outfield, they face a dilemma between trading either Jo Adell, who had a breakout year but defensive struggles, or Taylor Ward, a consistent performer with one year left before free agency, as they seek a true center fielder. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Minnesota Twins are set to hire Derek Shelton as their new manager, replacing Rocco Baldelli following a disappointing 92-loss season in 2025. Shelton, who previously managed the Pittsburgh Pirates, brings experience after serving as the Twins' bench coach and will become the fifth manager for the team in 39 years amid ongoing struggles in the postseason. Want More Context? 🔎
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The Nationals have eliminated interim manager Miguel Cairo from their managerial search, with former Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and Dodgers bench coach Danny Lehmann emerging as candidates. Both Baldelli and Lehmann have not confirmed interviews, while the Nationals are undergoing significant organizational changes, including potential staff shake-ups, following a disappointing season. Want More Context? 🔎
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