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07:40 PM EDT
Yankees @ Red Sox
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Phillies @ Cubs
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Reds @ Rays
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Astros @ Guardians
06:10 PM EDT
Padres @ Rockies
08:40 PM EDT
Brewers @ Tigers
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Dodgers @ Giants
09:45 PM EDT
Braves @ Nationals
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Twins @ Mets
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Athletics @ Mariners
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Pirates @ Rangers
08:05 PM EDT
Cardinals @ Marlins
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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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Your team earns achievements for big moments, wild stats, and rare feats. Collect them all season long and see how your team stacks up.
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Small Ball is a free daily MLB email newsletter built for the fan who wants one place to get caught up on their team. Every morning, you get a recap of yesterday's box score, division standings, injury updates, curated beat writer coverage, and our signature Vibe Check, a momentum score powered by real Statcast data like exit velocity, hard-hit rate, and expected wOBA. Win or lose, you'll know what happened and what's next in about two minutes.

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