MLB Rookie Rankings: Kevin McGonigle finishes 2026 as clear No. 1; Mets' Nolan McLean surges back onto list
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{ "epilogue": "Kevin McGonigle was discussed as entering rare Philadelphia baseball history and reestablished himself as the Rookie of the Year favorite following a detour involving Parker Messick. Discussions surrounding Rookie of the Year candidates featured in an MLB Mailbag, while the season concluded with McGonigle finishing as the clear number one in the MLB Rookie Rankings and Nolan McLean surging back onto the list." }
Epilogue added 54m ago, after coverage quieted.
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