The story of a win streak nobody saw coming

January 29, 2025
by RJ Hamster

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The story of the Salt Lake City Trappers' 29-game winning streak

They own the longest win streak ever — and that’s just half their story

“There was never any pressure” during the 1987 Salt Lake City Trappers’ historic run of 29 straight wins, but as a new documentary shares, a sense of fulfillment after the streak didn’t come so easily.

The HR trot that should be seen ’round the world (it took a whole minute!)

A 2024 breakout starter could be available via trade

10 up-and-comers looking to extend small-sample success

O’s sign OF Dylan Carlson to 1-year contract

Pirates add lefty Tim Mayza to bullpen (sources)

Royals offer free admission to NLBM for Black History Month

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Let's dive into the Top 100 prospects list to find the best tools

Finding the best tools on the new Top 100 Prospects list

With the new Top 100 prospects list out, MLB Pipeline looks at the phenoms with the top tools, from Roki Sasaki to Jac Caglianone.

The party is on when international MLB players go home

Imagine coming home from work to a parade that’s dedicated solely to you.

Players like Oscar Gonzalez, Pedro Martinez and Julio Rodríguez get a hero's welcome when returning home

Answering your Top 100 Prospects list questions

After a weekend to digest the new list of top prospects, fans had questions for Pipeline expert Jonathan Mayo.

MLB Pipeline's Jonathan Mayo took questions about the new Top 100 prospects list

Hoffman recalls own call as Wagner joins elite Hall club

The Hall of Fame is an exclusive and tight-knit community — especially for relief pitchers. Which is why Trevor Hoffman was watching with extreme interest during last week’s announcement when Billy Wagner got the call.

Top 10 Right Now: First Basemen

Who’s on first? MLB Now’s countdown shifts to the top 10 first basemen at 8 p.m. ET on MLB Network.

MLB Network counts down the top players in the game at each position

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