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The week's biggest baseball stories, takes, and talking points from the Rounding Third Media Network.

Tigers Reportedly Sign Emilio Pagán to One-Year, $11M Deal

Tigers Reportedly Sign Emilio Pagán to One-Year, $11M Deal

Tigers Reportedly Sign Emilio Pagán to One-Year, $11M DealHarrison Smith
Published on: 11/11/2026

The Tigers reportedly sign Emilio Pagán for one year and $11 million. My take on the deal.

Report: Astros Expected to Hire Brad Ausmus as Manager

Report: Astros Expected to Hire Brad Ausmus as Manager

Report: Astros Expected to Hire Brad Ausmus as ManagerHarrison Smith
Published on: 11/11/2026

Brad Ausmus is expected to be the next Astros manager. My take on the hire and what's next.

McGonigle and Stewart Win 2026 Rookie of the Year Awards

McGonigle and Stewart Win 2026 Rookie of the Year Awards

McGonigle and Stewart Win 2026 Rookie of the Year AwardsHarrison Smith
Published on: 10/11/2026

McGonigle and Stewart win 2026 Rookie of the Year. My take on the vote, Payton Tolle and the snubs.

Venable and Murphy Win 2026 Manager of the Year Awards

Venable and Murphy Win 2026 Manager of the Year Awards

Venable and Murphy Win 2026 Manager of the Year AwardsHarrison Smith
Published on: 09/11/2026

Venable and Murphy win Manager of the Year. My take on the vote and Murphy's historic three-peat.

2026 Silver Slugger Finalists: Full List and the Races to Watch

2026 Silver Slugger Finalists: Full List and the Races to Watch

2026 Silver Slugger Finalists: Full List and the Races to WatchHarrison Smith
Published on: 06/11/2026

Every 2026 Silver Slugger finalist by position, plus the races to watch: Trout's 10th, Simpson's zero-homer case, Alvarez vs. Rice and when winners are named.

Former Mets Eric Hillman and Bill Pulsipher Launch Left Hindered

Former Mets Eric Hillman and Bill Pulsipher Launch Left Hindered

Former Mets Eric Hillman and Bill Pulsipher Launch Left HinderedHarrison Smith
Published on: 06/11/2026

Former Mets pitchers Eric Hillman and Bill Pulsipher join the Rounding Third Media Network with Left Hindered, a fan-driven live show launching December 1.