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Internet Baseball Writers Association of America, for all baseball content creators. Co-directors @grousehaus, @elizmuratore, @biggentleben. RT =/= endorsement.

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Why should YOU join the IBWAA?! Our co-director @biggentleben examines exactly this in today's Here's the Pitch newsletter article: open.substack.com/pub/ibwaa/…
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Please also welcome another new IBWAA member, Philip Ruo of Royalskeep.com! You can find him here @PhilipRuo or on Bluesky @pruo.bsky.social
Kansas City Royals News, Rumors & Analysis

Kansas City Royals News, Rumors & Analysis

Kansas City Royals news, rumors, analysis and prospect coverage from Royals Keep, plus the most active Royals fan forums on the web.

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Please give a warm welcome to our new IBWAA member, AJ Retelle! You can find him on Bluesky @thebaseballguy617.bsky.social and his Substack is here: deathtaxesbaseball.substack.…
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Blue Jays can take a few risks with Rule 5 Draft as lockout looms #BlueJays @IBWAA jaysjournal.com/blue-jays-ca…
Blue Jays can take a few Rule 5 Draft risks with lockout looming

Blue Jays can take a few Rule 5 Draft risks with lockout looming

Part of figuring out their roster this offseason will include determining which risks the Toronto Blue Jays can take in regard to the annual Rule 5 Draft. The a

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Red Sox’s Sonny Gray declines mutual option becomes free agent ⚾️ 🔥 #redsox #sonnygray #mlbnews #freeagent #dirtywater @yardbarker @IBWAA yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/…
Red Sox's Sonny Gray declines mutual option, becomes free agent

Red Sox's Sonny Gray declines mutual option, becomes free agent

The 36-year-old had a stellar 2026 campaign in his first season with the Red Sox, logging a dominant 18-5 record with a 2.72 ERA, 149 strikeouts and a 1.15 WHIP across 169 innings pitched.

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Marlins exercise ace Sandy Alcantara’s 2027 club option ⚾️ 🔥 🐬 #miamimarlins #sandyalcantara #mlbnews #fightinfish @yardbarker @IBWAA yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/…
Marlins exercise ace Sandy Alcantara's 2027 club option

Marlins exercise ace Sandy Alcantara's 2027 club option

It's time to saddle up as the Miami Marlins have exercised their 2027 club option with Alcantara, worth $21 million.

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What could the month leading up to the CBA deadline look like for the #Marlins? @IBWAA fishonfirst.com/news-rumors/…
Could last CBA deadline yield clues to Miami Marlins approach this time around?

Could last CBA deadline yield clues to Miami Marlins approach this time around?

Over four years have passed since the last time the Miami Marlins faced the prospect of an upcoming MLB lockout. Bruce Sherman remains the owner. The Marlins aspirations are essentially the same—have...

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Nick Martinez will not exercise mutual option with Rays and will become a free agent ⚡️ ⚾️ 🔥 #raysup #nickmartinez #mlbnews @yardbarker @IBWAA yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/…
Nick Martinez will not exercise mutual option with Rays and will become a free agent

Nick Martinez will not exercise mutual option with Rays and will become a free agent

Right-handed starting pitcher Nick Martinez has made a decision regarding his mutual option with the Tampa Bay Rays. 

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Happy Halloween everyone! This week’s Friday Stuff repeats some entries from prior years, including a forgotten homer champ, the last .400 hitter, and how the Cardinals blew Game 6 in 1985. Enjoy! Friday Stuff, by @pdubinkc @IBWAA @LILFBaseball pauldwhite.substack.com/p/fr…
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Baseball kept on going even when I was unable to watch. Read my latest post. almostcooperstown.substack.c… @ibwaa @sabr @threeinningfan @KallmanJeff @JeffCohen41 @writerstevens
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Brandon Lowes left-handed power bat at second base makes him the ideal candidate for the Blue Jays ⚾️ 🔥 #bluejays50 #brandonlowe #freeagenttarget #mlboffseason #pittsburghpirates @yardbarker @IBWAA yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/…
Brandon Lowe's left-handed power at second base makes him the ideal candidate for the Blue Jays

Brandon Lowe's left-handed power at second base makes him the ideal candidate for the Blue Jays

Brandon Lowe is coming off an explosive 2026 campaign with the Pittsburgh Pirates, racking up 35 home runs, 96 RBI and a 121 wRC+. 

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The Twins are shuffling their roster and just sent three players packing to free agency. minnesotasportsfan.com/minne… @IBWAA
Minnesota Twins Begin Roster Cutdown: Sabato, Gray, Banda Out

Minnesota Twins Begin Roster Cutdown: Sabato, Gray, Banda Out

The Minnesota Twins have started trimming their 40-man roster, and a former first-round pick is among the first to go.

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Fired by the Twins in late September, it didn't take longtime talent evaluator Deron Johnson much time to find a new gig. minnesotasportsfan.com/minne… @IBWAA
Longtime MN Twins Scout Follows Falvey to New York

Longtime MN Twins Scout Follows Falvey to New York

After 32 years with the Minnesota Twins, Deron Johnson didn't stay on the market for long.

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More on Boyd and Holmes declining their contact options northsidebaseball.com/chicag… @IBWAA
Two Cubs Starting Pitchers Decline Contract Options, Enter Free Agency

Two Cubs Starting Pitchers Decline Contract Options, Enter Free Agency

Chicago Cubs starters Matthew Boyd and Clay Holmes have reportedly declined their contract options for 2027, according to ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

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Ok, I’ll say it: For all his many skills that made him justifiably considered the greatest second baseman ever by many, Joe Morgan was vastly overrated defensively (ducks lightning bolt). First Gloves: Joe Morgan, by @pdubinkc @IBWAA @LILFBaseball pauldwhite.substack.com/p/fi…
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Bob Uecker is smiling in heaven. The #Brewers are #WorldSeries Champions! Small Ball won. Story on the night. More analysis in the coming days. mnfieldnotes.cloud/p/milwauk… @IBWAA
Milwaukee Brewers Are World Series Champions for First Time in Franchise History

Milwaukee Brewers Are World Series Champions for First Time in Franchise History

After decades of heartbreak and near misses, Milwaukee has finally reached baseball's mountaintop, capturing its first World Series title.

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Making the case for why the Blue Jays should add pending free agent and elite contact-oriented table-setter Luis Arraez this offseason ⚾️ 🔥 🧢​​🏟️ #bluejays50 #luisarraez #freeagenttargets #mlboffseason #bluejaysnation @yardbarker @IBWAA yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/…
Why the Blue Jays should add Luis Arraez this offseason

Why the Blue Jays should add Luis Arraez this offseason

Pending free agent Luis Arraez would be a positive addition for the Toronto Blue Jays.

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Ian Happs consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays’ offensive needs ⚾️ 🔥 #bluejays #mlboffseason #ianhapp #freeagenttarget @yardbarker @IBWAA yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/…
Ian Happ's consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays

Ian Happ's consistent power makes him a compelling free agent for Blue Jays

The Toronto Blue Jays' priority this offseason revolves around bulking up on offense.

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Jefferson Rojas could be the Mets starting second baseman sooner rather than later. His winter league numbers are certainly helping his case. @IBWAA Story for Mets On Sports Illustrated si.com/mlb/mets/onsi/jeffers…
Jefferson Rojas' Winter League Start Should Put Marcus Semien on Notice for Next Season

Jefferson Rojas' Winter League Start Should Put Marcus Semien on Notice for Next Season

Marcus Semien's time as the Mets' starting second baseman may be inching closer to its end. The team's No. 1 prospect, Jefferson Rojas, made waves in the farm s

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Yankees’ Cam Schlittler wins 2026 Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding Pitcher ⚾️ 🔥 #newyorkyankees #camschlittler #playerschoiceawards #RepBX #ALoutstandingpitcher @yardbarker @IBWAA yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/…
Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins 2026 Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding Pitcher

Yankees' Cam Schlittler wins 2026 Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding Pitcher

New York Yankees ace Cam Schlittler has won the 2026 Players Choice Award for AL Outstanding pitcher.

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Thankfully there will not be any World Series games this November. World Series date creep is a real thing. The earliest and latest ending WS. Read my latest post: almostcooperstown.substack.c… @IBWAA @sabr @threeinningfan @KallmanJeff @JeffCohen41 @writerstevens
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