rookie
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The Yankees were clinging to a 1-0 lead in the fifth inning when Boston’s rookie manager, Chad Tracy, made a choice that will haunt New England all winter long.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 1, 2026
A two-time All-Star, he’s primed to lead a promising backcourt alongside 19-year-old rookie Keaton Wagler, the Clippers’ No. 5 pick in the 2026 draft.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026
The 21-year-old was promoted to the senior team this season after a rookie year with Racing Bulls and has managed to be closer to Verstappen on pace than any team-mate since Daniel Ricciardo in 2018.
From BBC ● Sep. 23, 2026
Though it’s Daniels’s nonthrowing arm, the same injury cost him much of last year, a season after Daniels had one of the greatest rookie campaigns by a quarterback.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 22, 2026
And when Grayson told him he was a rookie just picking up his free first meal, the owner got even madder.
From "Maniac Magee" by Jerry Spinelli
"So many people said it was a bit of a risk having four rookies, but I was so impressed with them," Nordqvist said.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
LSU’s Lane Kiffin wants to add former NFL rookies to his roster, enraging the sport.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
The most important decision a front office could make wasn’t which rookies to select, or which pieces to trade, or which stars to court in free agency.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 28, 2026
Simpson’s fellow rookies — tight end Max Klare, offensive lineman Keagan Trost, receiver CJ Daniels and defensive lineman Tim Keenan — will play.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
But the pilots of the fighter squadron decided they’d have a bit of fun with the rookies.
From "A Thousand Sisters" by Elizabeth Wein
