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Here are the Yankees' 2026 Draft picks Yankees
Here are the Yankees' 2026 Draft picks
NEW YORK – The chance to fit another Pettitte for pinstripes was too appealing an opportunity to pass on. The Yankees selected Luke Pettitte, son of five-time W
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MLB.com 14h ago
The Athletic names prime Dodgers trade deadline partner to improve catching depth Dodgers
The Athletic names prime Dodgers trade deadline partner to improve catching depth
The Los Angeles Dodgers may need to add some depth to their farm system at this year's trade deadline, and the St. Louis Cardinals could be a good match.
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Dodgersway 19h ago
Mets
Mets
2026 Mets Draft profile: Alex Petrovic
Right-hander Alex Petrovic grew up in Cypress, Texas, a suburb of Houston, the son of parents who played basketball at Oberlin College. Alex’s physical gifts ma
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Amazin' Avenue 17h ago
Diamondbacks Notes: Gurriel, Phillies, Marte, Burnes Phillies
Diamondbacks Notes: Gurriel, Phillies, Marte, Burnes
Lourdes Gurriel Jr. is one of the names being considered by the Phillies in their search for outfield help, USA Today’s Bob Nightengale writes.  Gurriel’s right
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Mlbtraderumors 19h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kepley leads South Bend past Kernels, 5-2 Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kepley leads South Bend past Kernels, 5-2
If I can just rant about something, MLB knows that one of the things that draws in younger fans is the idea of new, young talent coming into the game. So why do
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 17h ago
Wild Red Sox-Cubs trade deadline proposal would end Craig Breslow’s time in Boston Red Sox
Wild Red Sox-Cubs trade deadline proposal would end Craig Breslow’s time in Boston
Sonny Gray and Aroldis Chapman are two of the Red Sox's premium trade chips this summer. A new mock proposal is exactly the kind of deal they should be avoiding
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