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From Albert Pujols to Carlos Beltrán, an early look at who might manage the Mets https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7398392/2026/06/26/new-york-mets-manager-candidates/
From Albert Pujols to Carlos Beltrán, an early look at who might manage the Mets

Alex Cora remains available though he may be a better fit elsewhere; others who might be considered have connections to David Stearns

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The Mets fired Carlos Mendoza, but the real indictment is on David Stearns https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7398052/2026/06/26/mets-david-stearns-job-security/
The Mets fired Carlos Mendoza, but the real indictment is on David Stearns

Owner Steven Cohen surely must wonder if David Stearns is ill-suited for the job, more ill-suited than Carlos Mendoza was as manager.

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Usage adjustment, trust in high-octane mix helps Marco Raya find way to Twins bullpen https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7395919/2026/06/26/marco-raya-twins-bullpen/
Usage adjustment, trust in high-octane mix helps Marco Raya find way to Twins bullpen

The 23-year-old arrives in the big leagues at a time when the Twins require more stability out of their lower-leverage relievers.

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A.J. Pierzynski presents Pope Leo with last-out ball from Game 1 of the 2005 World Series https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7395505/2026/06/25/pope-leo-white-sox-world-series-ball-aj-pierzynski/
A.J. Pierzynski presents Pope Leo with last-out ball from Game 1 of the 2005 World Series

Pierzynski had the ball and knew Pope Leo attended the game: "It’s better at the Vatican with him than sitting on my wall."

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Dansby Swanson’s 15 historic RBI’s. Plus: All the Mets’ errors

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Twins saddled with another tough loss as Dodgers complete series sweep

The Twins measured up well against baseball's best, but close losses in two of three games won't help them in the standings.

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These MLB front-office leaders are facing intense scrutiny — and a lockout looms https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7392092/2026/06/25/mlb-front-office-hot-seat-lockout/
These MLB front-office leaders are facing intense scrutiny — and a lockout looms

What is striking about the current landscape is just how many top executives are in this predicament.

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MLB owners’ proposal to reshape path to pros runs counter to growing the game https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7388737/2026/06/24/owners-amateur-draft-proposal/
MLB owners’ proposal to reshape path to pros runs counter to growing the game

Major League Baseball should want to widen opportunity for players to enter the professional ranks, not narrow it.

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Twins say they have 'no plans' to trade All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7388386/2026/06/23/byron-buxton-twins-trade-deadline/
Twins say they have ‘no plans’ to trade All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton

Buxton previously said he wants to remain with the Twins. Now, the Twins are reiterating their love for Buxton.

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Twins thoughts: Ryan Kreidler's glove is making the shortstop decision easy https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7385337/2026/06/23/twins-ryan-kreidler-shortstop/
Twins thoughts: Ryan Kreidler’s glove is making the shortstop decision easy

Ryan Kreidler is hitting .284 with four home runs, but his defense at shortstop may be the bigger reason he's taking over the position.

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