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What's happening around baseball

Aaron Judge diagnosed with stress fracture, to miss at least four to six weeks Yankees
Aaron Judge diagnosed with stress fracture, to miss at least four to six weeks
The Yankees announced tonight that Aaron Judge has been diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right rib. Judge will be re-evaluated in four to six weeks after
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Pinstripe Alley 10h ago
Dodgers History: Remembering Orel Hershiser's incredible streak after Cristopher Sánchez's run ends Dodgers
Dodgers History: Remembering Orel Hershiser's incredible streak after Cristopher Sánchez's run ends
Los Angeles Dodgers legend Orel Hershiser said he was privately rooting for the Philadelphia Phillies' Cristopher Sánchez to break his scoreless streak record.
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Dodgersway 13h ago
Mets Morning News: Mets’ offense comes alive in series finale against Mariners Mets
Mets Morning News: Mets’ offense comes alive in series finale against Mariners
Meet the Mets Bo Bichette and the offense finally showed up in the Mets’ series finale against the Mariners. Bichette went 4-for-4 with three RBIs, and Carson B
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Amazin' Avenue Yesterday
Phillies Release Bryse Wilson Phillies
Phillies Release Bryse Wilson
The Phillies have released veteran right-hander Bryse Wilson, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been working out of the rotation with Philadelphia’s Tri
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Mlbtraderumors 16h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop the Barons, 6-2 Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies stop the Barons, 6-2
Shortstop Ezequiel Pena was promoted to Low-A Myrtle Beach from the ACL Cubs Iowa Cubs Rained out. They’ll play a doubleheader on Saturday. Knoxville Smokies Th
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 7h ago
Red Sox make bombshell Brayan Bello move after testy postgame interview Red Sox
Red Sox make bombshell Brayan Bello move after testy postgame interview
The Boston Red Sox have optioned Brayan Bello to Triple-A following another explosive start against the Baltimore Orioles.
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Bosoxinjection 12h ago

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