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White Sox @ Astros
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Marlins @ Royals
07:40 PM EDT
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What's happening around baseball

Yankees finally conjure some extra-inning magic with 5-run 10th Yankees
Yankees finally conjure some extra-inning magic with 5-run 10th
ANAHEIM -- In the top of the 10th inning on Wednesday night, booming chants of "Let's go Yankees" echoed through Angel Stadium, making Anaheim sound like the Br
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Dodgers' plan for Dalton Rushing emphasizes desperation for an offensive spark Dodgers
Dodgers' plan for Dalton Rushing emphasizes desperation for an offensive spark
The Los Angeles Dodgers' weird, roundabout plan for catcher Dalton Rushing is a tough bet to make.
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Dodgersway Yesterday
Mets win with offensive beatdown in Tampa Bay Mets
Mets win with offensive beatdown in Tampa Bay
The Mets entered Wednesday night’s game with a hope to win an away series against the Rays. They had Justin Hagenman making his return to the major league roste
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Amazin' Avenue 22h ago
Painter twirls 7 scoreless frames before bullpen allows winning run Phillies
Painter twirls 7 scoreless frames before bullpen allows winning run
PHOENIX -- Andrew Painter silenced the Diamondbacks on two hits over seven innings in a 93-pitch gem in Wednesday’s finale at Chase Field. He turned a scoreless
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MLB.com Yesterday
Cubs BCB After Dark: Would you send Daniel Palencia down to Iowa? Cubs
Cubs BCB After Dark: Would you send Daniel Palencia down to Iowa?
It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and enjoy the f
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 20h ago
Roman Anthony, Trevor Story already put Red Sox tough roster decisions in rearview Red Sox
Roman Anthony, Trevor Story already put Red Sox tough roster decisions in rearview
Roman Anthony and Trevor Story took very little time to make their mark back on the Sox and it ended a lot of questions surrounding their returns
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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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