Bob Boone, MLB Catching Legend, Dies at 78

Baseball lost one of its grittiest backstops. Bob Boone, the ironman catcher who held the record for most games caught (2,225) over a 19-year career, passed away at 78. Smart, tough, and a true pro—Boone’s legacy runs deep. His dad, Ray, was an All-Star, and his sons Aaron (Yankees manager), Bret, and Matt all played in the bigs. The Boone name’s etched in MLB history.

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Tarik Skubal’s Market Heating Up—Mets Lead the Pack

The lefty starter’s free agency is the early offseason’s hottest ticket. Nine teams are in the mix, but the Mets? They’ve got the need and the cash. Odds favor Queens—Jon Heyman’s already calling it. Early teams are getting aggressive, and Skubal’s name is on every GM’s whiteboard. Vegas is buzzing, and the bidding’s just getting started.

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Joe Maddon: ‘Doubt I’ll Manage Again’

The Hall of Fame candidate and World Series-winning skipper isn’t holding his breath. Maddon, 70, told Heyman he’s skeptical about another managerial gig. Why? The game’s changed—analytics, front-office power, and the grind of the job. Maddon’s still sharp, but the fit’s gotta be right. If he walks away, it’s a loss for baseball.

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Yankees Eyeing Corey Seager—But Will He Bite?

Third base is a mess in the Bronx, and Seager’s name keeps popping up. Two ways he helps: 1) Elite bat at the hot corner, 2) Leadership for a team that’s lost its edge. But would he leave Texas? The Yankees could make a splash—but Seager’s got leverage, and the Rangers won’t go quietly.