A 128–34 season, a third straight pennant, and our second World Series title in three years. There was plenty to like about the team that finished 2028. Keeping the whole group together was another matter. We head toward 2029 with a new shortstop, a new catcher, a new right fielder, and a different ninth-inning plan. Some familiar faces are gone, several others have long-term deals, and the farm system gives us another reason to keep an eye on what comes next. Apparently winn