This Great Game Comebacker Archive: 2026

A monthly look back at the big events, milestones, news-makers and outrageous moments that was baseball history during the 2026 season.

January 2026

The signing of Kyle Tucker, and how it increases the odds a work stoppage; Carlos Beltran and Andruw Jones make the Hall; The passing of Wilbur Wood.

February 2026

The MLB players’ union boss steps down under a cloud of scandal; Yet another Tampa Bay-area ballpark proposal; A bad month for the 1960 Pirates.

March 2026

The World Baseball Classic gains more respect; For $ome rea$on, MLB dives deeper into the world of gambling; The Best and Worst of Spring Training.

April 2026

A rough start to the year for the Mets, Phillies and Red Sox; Jo Adell’s unprecedented feat of home run thievery; Who’s benefiting the most from the ABS system?

May 2026

Jacob Misiorowski and Cristopher Sanchez duel for the best month by a pitcher in a long, long time; Will the real Cubs please stand up; So long, architects of the 1990s Braves.

June 2026

The Miz gets faster; It’s duck-and-cover time for pitchers during the A’s week-long, high-rollin’ cameo at Las Vegas; Both sides try to control the narrative as an MLB work stoppage looms in the not-so-distant future.

July 2026

How can the All-Star Game be saved?; the Red Sox get red-hot; Jose Caballero messes with the pitch clock rules.

August 2026

Ketel Marte’s latest AWOL adventures; One game, three homers for Joshua Baez; We’ll miss you, Tommy John.

September 2026

Arte Moreno sells the Angels, finally; Justin Verlander and (maybe) Max Scherzer call it a day; Can someone please win the AL West?