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Yankees Launch Offseason Plan to Fix Ryan McMahon’s Contact Problem

New York begins a winter program targeting his in‑zone swing‑and‑miss after a league‑high 32.3% strikeout rate.

Brewers Sign Akil Baddoo to One-Year Major-League Deal

Diamondbacks Re-Sign James McCann to One-Year, $2.75 Million Deal

Cody Bellinger In Yankees’ ALDS Game 1 Lineup Despite Heel Bruise

MLB Rescinds Matt Chapman’s Suspension After Giants Reach Settlement

Cardinals’ Masyn Winn Cleared to Play Through Meniscus Tear, Surgery Set for Offseason

Phillies Add Sixth Starter as Aaron Nola Is Set to Return Sunday

José Alvarado Apologizes to Phillies as Suspension Nears Its End

Luke Weaver Nears Bullpen Return After Simulated Game