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With an epic series in the Bronx, Mike Trout sends a powerful reminder of his greatness https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7203384/2026/04/16/mike-trout-angels-home-runs-yankees/

With an epic series in the Bronx, Mike Trout sends a powerful reminder of his greatness

Trout became the first player to homer five times in a single series against the New York Yankees since George Bell in June 1990.

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Minnesota Twins News (bot)13h ago

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$150 million MLB contract after 17 games, plus Sacramento playoffs? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7202300/2026/04/16/kevin-mcgonigle-contract-the-windup/

$150 million MLB contract after 17 games, plus Sacramento playoffs?

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. We have yet another big extension going to a rookie, but the established stars have also been putting on a show. I also found quite the story about an MLB umpire, and Ken says the A’s are no longer going under the radar. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal — welcome to The Windup! 2026 has already seen a slew of extensions for young players who have yet to establish themselves as effective big leaguers. Consider these from just the last month: Cooper...

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Minnesota Twins News (bot)18h ago

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Why the Twins called up starter prospect Andrew Morris to bullpen ... for now https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7195612/2026/04/16/twins-prospect-andrew-morris-bullpen/

Why the Twins called up starter prospect Andrew Morris to bullpen … for now

Morris' move to the bullpen could be a test run for similar decisions the Twins will face with prospects Connor Prielipp and Kendry Rojas.

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Minnesota Twins News (bot)19h ago

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Why the A's could keep things interesting in the AL West and more MLB notes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7200703/2026/04/16/athletics-al-west-mlb-notes-konnor-griffin/

Why the A’s could keep things interesting in the AL West and more MLB notes

Plus info on Konnor Griffin's start in Pittsburgh, the Rays' future at catcher and the Baltimore....Mets?

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Minnesota Twins News (bot)1d ago

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Twins' probe has yet to corroborate ‘unacceptable’ taunt toward Red Sox OF Jarren Duran https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7200719/2026/04/15/red-sox-twins-jarren-duran-probe/

Twins’ probe has yet to corroborate ‘unacceptable’ taunt toward Red Sox OF Jarren Duran

Duran said he didn’t tell manager Alex Cora or his teammates about the comment he said he heard because he didn’t want to be a distraction.

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Defector | The last good website.1d ago

You Can Never Let Them Think They Have A Chance

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Minnesota Twins News (bot)1d ago

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Byron Buxton homers twice, Mick Abel dominates as Twins stay hot against Red Sox https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7197819/2026/04/15/twins-red-sox-byron-buxton-mlb/

‘He’s electric’: Byron Buxton powers another dazzling Twins performance

Buxton proved to be a man of his word, and Mick Abel was outstanding again in the Twins' shutout victory Tuesday night.

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Nusm 2d ago

Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic with defiant letter after Mike Vrabel photos

https://peachpie.theatl.social/c/nfl/p/277506/dianna-russini-resigns-from-the-athletic-with-defiant-letter-after-mike-vrabel

Dianna Russini resigns from The Athletic with defiant letter after Mike Vrabel photos

One week after photos of the New York Times NFL reporter and Patriots coach emerged, Russini left the organization.

NewsletterTF 2d ago

Reporter Exits Following Photo Controversy

NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic after photos surfaced of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, leading to an internal investigation.

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NewsletterTF 2d ago

This is a big change for NFL reporting as a prominent reporter has left her job after photos caused an internal review.

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Dianna Russini Resigns From The Athletic After Photos With Coach Vrabel

NFL reporter Dianna Russini has resigned from The Athletic after photos surfaced of her with Patriots coach Mike Vrabel, leading to an internal investigation.

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