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Last updated: April 10, 2026, 8:30 AM ET

MLB History & Player Spotlights

The MLB free agency era officially marks its 50th anniversary today, prompting a detailed assessment of the thousands of contracts signed since the inception of player movement, ranging from the most shrewd acquisitions to the most regrettable expenditures across the past half-century. Meanwhile, in current play, the Yankees' cleanup hitter Ben Rice, a 27-year-old batting behind established stars in just his second full season, is rapidly emerging as a key offensive cog for the Bronx Bombers after his unlikely ascent from an Ivy League catcher.