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Today across the league

Angels @ Mariners
09:40 PM EDT
Reds @ Brewers
02:10 PM EDT
Marlins @ Rockies
03:10 PM EDT
Tigers @ Rangers
08:05 PM EDT
Rays @ Royals
07:40 PM EDT
Padres @ Dodgers
10:10 PM EDT
Pirates @ Phillies
12:35 PM EDT
Cardinals @ Braves
07:15 PM EDT

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What's happening around baseball

Grisham takes encouraging step toward Yankees return Yankees
Grisham takes encouraging step toward Yankees return
Trent Grisham is nearing a return to the Yankees’ lineup, and his first rehab appearance on Wednesday was a promising sign.
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MLB.com 10h ago
Dodgers' trade deadline goal exemplifies their stranglehold over rest of MLB Dodgers
Dodgers' trade deadline goal exemplifies their stranglehold over rest of MLB
The Los Angeles Dodgers may trade for Tarik Skubal at the trade deadline, but their top goal speaks to how perfect they are as an organization.
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Dodgersway 13h ago
Mets gift Blue Jays a blowout win on Canada Day Mets
Mets gift Blue Jays a blowout win on Canada Day
On Canada Day, the Mets dropped the rubber game of their series with the Blue Jays, 9-3. The Mets have now lost ten of their last twelve, and are 2-4 in the And
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Amazin' Avenue 14h ago
Turner, Phils pass elite-pitching test after tagging Skenes for 8 runs Phillies
Turner, Phils pass elite-pitching test after tagging Skenes for 8 runs
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies will need to beat elite pitching again and again in October if they want to win the World Series. They haven’t beaten enough the pa
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MLB.com 8h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Aaron Bummer, Liam Hendriks pitch for Iowa Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Aaron Bummer, Liam Hendriks pitch for Iowa
South Bend first baseman Josiah Hartshorn and right-hander Mason McGwire were named to the Futures Game roster. Right-hander Kenten Egbert went back from Triple
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 8h ago
Boston radio host corroborates Willson Contreras’ version of latest Red Sox ejection Red Sox
Boston radio host corroborates Willson Contreras’ version of latest Red Sox ejection
Willson Contreras clearly apologized to Cade Cavalli after the Boston Red Sox-Washington Nationals first inning incident that led to a fourth frame brawl.
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Bosoxinjection 13h ago

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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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