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Rather it’s in the roster of offbeat characters—among them, an action-film star who has surprising literary talent; Batter’s loving, endlessly optimistic mother, a typeface designer; and Batter himself.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 29, 2026

Oddly, only one playoff qualifier is among the 14 mid-range payrolls of roughly $100 million to $200 million — the Milwaukee Brewers, who achieved baseball’s best record at 103-59 while paying its roster $143.5 million.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 28, 2026

They didn’t fire Espada, owner Jim Crane said, because he’s “doing what he can do with what he’s got”—a not-so-subtle jab at the Astros’ flawed roster.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 28, 2026

While the Lakers figure out the two open starting roles alongside Doncic, Reaves and Kessler, the next month will also feature competition for the final roster spots.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 27, 2026

Trent was junior varsity, but Chip had managed a spot on the varsity roster, the only sophomore to do so.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram

And when rosters expanded on Sept. 1, the Dodgers decided against bringing up an outfielder who could share playing time with Hernández, betting that he could end his slump.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 4, 2026

The league institutes certain “max” salaries —collectively bargained with the players’ union—ensuring that teams are on a roughly level playing field as they court players and build rosters.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026

By late August, it was obvious Freeman would be among the Braves’ call-ups when rosters expanded on Sept. 1.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 25, 2026

Big talent agencies like WME, whose parent company sold the sports agency 160over90 to Publicis this year, have been building up their rosters of the youngest talent.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 18, 2026

Something else I couldn’t find: complete Negro League team rosters.

From "Fast Pitch" by Nic Stone