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WASHINGTON — The U.S. military said Monday that it had conducted another strike against a boat it said was smuggling drugs in the eastern Pacific Ocean, killing one person. In a social media post, U.S. Southern Command said, “Intelligence confirmed the low-profile vessel was transiting along known narco-trafficking routes in the Eastern Pacific and was engaged in … [Read more...] about US strikes another alleged drug-smuggling boat in eastern Pacific

The Chicago Cubs' depth at first base received a huge boost in the form of Tyler Austin. Are they now in position to trade a top prospect for help elsewhere on the roster? … [Read more...] about Cubs prospect suddenly becomes trade bait after Tyler Austin signing

As first reported by Jon Heyman, the Cubs have signed catcher Christian Bethancourt to a minor league deal that will pay him $1.6 million if he makes the team. The 34-year-old’s last big league action came with the Cubs in 2024, when he slashed .281/.305/.509 with a 125 wRC+ over 59 plate appearances over the last two months of the season. With Carson Kelly and Miguel Amaya … [Read more...] about Cubs Bring Back Catcher Christian Bethancourt on Minors Deal

Citing sources, ESPN Senior MLB Insider Jeff Passan reported Monday the Boston Red Sox have acquired first baseman Willson Contreras in a trade with the St. Louis Cardinals. … [Read more...] about Red Sox acquire Willson Contreras in trade with Cardinals, ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports, citing sources

Following comments from Seattle Mariners General Manager Justin Hollander saying there is “certainly a chance” of a return, Seattle’s interest in re-signing Eugenio Suárez has come back into focus. Speaking after one of the few remaining third-base options came off the board when Mutenaka Murakami signed with the Chicago White Sox, Hollander spoke glowingly of the free agent … [Read more...] about Mariners Rumors: Suárez Return Gaining Momentum After Justin Hollander Comments