{
  "id": 3620909,
  "title": "’Finish strong for the last week and a half’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/finish-strong-for-the-last-week-and-a-half",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-27T00:08:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/2026/08/26/finish-strong-for-the-last-week-and-a-half"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Winnipeg Goldeyes are offering Max Murphy a tenure that he couldn't refuse, with an annual subscription priced at $205.00 plus GST for one year, which automatically renews at $233.00 plus GST every 52 weeks. Murphy, a 33-year-old veteran, expressed his appreciation for the Goldeyes, his current club, despite the team not being his first choice. He highlights his breakout moment in 2022 when he hit 31 home runs. Murphy currently leads the club with 131 career home runs, surpassing former infielder Josh Mazzola's record. He noted that the change in baseballs in the league has made it harder to hit home runs, affecting his slugging percentage. Murphy has embraced his role of guiding younger players, aiming to make them feel comfortable and be a leader. Noah Marcelo, a newcomer to the league and the team, has also made significant contributions, leading the team in home runs with 16. The Fish aim to finish strong, currently trailing Kansas City in the West standings. Murphy expressed his desire to perform well in the last week and a half, hoping to secure a playoff spot.",
  "summary": "A tenure with the Winnipeg Goldeyes was an offer Max Murphy couldn’t refuse. “I think when I first started playing for the Goldeyes, I was pretty much coming right into […]",
  "key_points": [
    "Winnipeg Goldeyes offer Max Murphy a 1-year contract at $205 plus GST annually",
    "Murphy leads club with 131 career home runs, surpassing Josh Mazzola's record",
    "Goldeyes aim to finish strong, currently trailing Kansas City in West standings"
  ],
  "editors_take": "The Winnipeg Goldeyes' push to finish strong in the last week and a half signals a shift in focus from individual achievements to securing a playoff spot for the team.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}