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A hockey arena scene with future NHL expansion draft players facing off against current team rosters, symbolizing the strategic challenges ahead.

On the Ice

2027 NHL Draft Picks & Expansion Draft Selections

Landon DuPont of Everett is projected to be the No.

Marco Moretti·July 20, 2026

Seattle Mariners infielder Buddy Kennedy in uniform on a baseball field, ready for action.

The Huddle

Mariners acquire Buddy Kennedy from Giants for cash

In 48 games at Triple-A Sacramento in 2026, infielder Buddy Kennedy posted a .

Rachel Goldberg·June 29, 2026

Journalists in a futuristic newsroom accessing exclusive MLB live chat data on holographic displays, symbolizing the future of sports news.

The Huddle

MLBTR Live Chats: Gated Access Shapes Sports News Future

Chris Taylor's recent retirement, prompted by a fractured forearm and the daunting prospect of rehabilitation, underscores the brutal reality of player injuries dominating fan discussions.

Rachel Goldberg·June 15, 2026

Milwaukee Brewers prospect Luis Lara signs a seven-year, $31 million contract extension before his MLB debut.

Draft HQ

Brewers sign Luis Lara to seven-year extension

Outfield prospect Luis Lara, who hasn't even played a single MLB game, just secured a seven-year, $31 million contract extension with the Milwaukee Brewers.

Rachel Goldberg·June 10, 2026

Split image contrasting a chaotic online forum of trade rumors with a focused baseball front office, illustrating the gap between speculation and reality.

The Huddle

MLBTR Chat Transcript Analysis Reveals Speculation Gap

An analysis of 10,000 recent MLBTR chat messages revealed that 75% of highly discussed trade rumors over the past six months never materialized.

Rachel Goldberg·June 1, 2026

Teoscar Hernández shown experiencing pain and exiting a baseball game due to a left groin strain injury.

The Huddle

Teoscar Hernández strains groin, exits Wednesday's game

Teoscar Hernández, hitting .

Rachel Goldberg·May 28, 2026