Shreya Smriti

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Alex Bregman, the Boston Red Sox’s new third baseman, recorded the first five-hit game of his career on April 15. At George M. Steinbrenner Field, he blasted two home runs and drove in four more to help Boston beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7–4.

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Following another big moment in the New York Yankees’ 4-2 win over the Kansas City Royals on April 15, Yankees manager Aaron Boone gave a strange explanation for benching rookie Jasson Domínguez. According to Boone, Domínguez lost his contact lenses. The rookie had just delivered a game-winning, three-run double in the sixth inning when, per Boone, the lenses popped out while he was rounding the bases. Moments later, Domínguez was seen talking with a trainer in the dugout.

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Jerry Reinsdorf is regarded as one of baseball’s infamous owners. Because of his thrift and his part in the team’s competitive window being abruptly closed, he is not loved by the team’s supporters. His antiquated ideas about how a baseball team should be managed are well known to have played a significant role in the team’s record-breaking 121-loss season in 2024.

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In 2025, pitchers have approached Juan Soto differently. Last year, Soto had the benefit of New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge hitting behind him. The Yankees appeared in the World Series for the first time since 2009, and the two helped lead the team through a tough playoff run. But during the offseason, things took a different turn. Soto agreed to a 15-year, $765 million contract with the New York Mets. Pitchers adjusted once Soto became the big bat in the lineup on his own with the Mets.

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The Toronto Blue Jays have successfully locked down Vladimir Guerrero Jr. for the long term, securing the star first baseman with a massive 14-year, $500 million deal. This is a significant win for the team, especially after falling short in their attempts to land Shohei Ohtani and Juan Soto. The Blue Jays had been working for some time to extend Guerrero Jr.’s contract, but negotiations had stalled over finding a mutually agreeable figure.