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AL East Notes: Gil, Bastardo, Lux Yankees
AL East Notes: Gil, Bastardo, Lux
Since the Yankees play only nine games during the season’s first 13 days, manager Aaron Boone announced today (to the Athletic’s Chris Kirschner and other repor
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Mlbtraderumors 10h ago
Dodgers Won’t Win 2026 World Series, Says Analyst Dodgers
Dodgers Won’t Win 2026 World Series, Says Analyst
LA Times Columnist and ESPN regular Bill Plaschke said he doesn't think the Los Angeles Dodgers will win the World Series in 2026.
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Dodgersnation 15h ago
Marlins 4, Mets 3: Walked off Mets
Marlins 4, Mets 3: Walked off
The Mets lost their final spring training game 4-3, holding the lead from the fourth inning until the Marlins scored two runs in the ninth to win the game. The
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Amazin' Avenue 15h ago
Phillies Extend Cristopher Sanchez Phillies
Phillies Extend Cristopher Sanchez
For the second time in less than two years, the Phillies have announced a contract extension with Cristopher Sanchez. The left-hander’s previous extension in Ju
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Mlbtraderumors 10h ago
Cubs 12, Brewers 0: Cade Horton is ready for the season Cubs
Cubs 12, Brewers 0: Cade Horton is ready for the season
Cubs right-hander Cade Horton, who shapes up to be the No. 2 starter after Matthew Boyd begins the season, had an excellent six-inning outing against the Brewer
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 16h ago
Top Red Sox pitching prospect stuns with insane velocity jump in Spring Breakout game Red Sox
Top Red Sox pitching prospect stuns with insane velocity jump in Spring Breakout game
Boston Red Sox pitching prospect Anthony Eyanson unexpectedly hit 100 MPH in the Spring Breakout game, highlighting the work he's put in.
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Bosoxinjection 17h ago

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How should you feel about your team right now? The Vibe Check combines real Statcast data with recent results into a single momentum score. Time to celebrate? Or time to panic?
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We read the baseball beat reporters, the stat nerds, and the timeline. Then we tell you what actually matters for your team.
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