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Today across the league

Red Sox @ Angels
09:38 PM EDT
Orioles @ Reds
07:10 PM EDT
Cardinals @ Cubs
04:05 PM EDT
Giants @ Rockies
08:10 PM EDT
Rays @ Astros
08:15 PM EDT
Padres @ Dodgers
10:10 PM EDT
Pirates @ Nationals
06:45 PM EDT
Mets @ Braves
07:15 PM EDT
Marlins @ Athletics
09:40 PM EDT
Blue Jays @ Mariners
10:10 PM EDT
Twins @ Yankees
07:05 PM EDT

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What's happening around baseball

Yankees looking for Cole to be stopper amid 7-game skid Yankees
Yankees looking for Cole to be stopper amid 7-game skid
NEW YORK – The Yankees need right-hander Gerrit Cole to be the stopper on Friday night against the Twins at Yankee Stadium – and for a good reason. New York is
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MLB.com 9h ago
Kyle Tucker, Miguel Rojas troll Dodgers reporter after perfectly fair revelation Dodgers
Kyle Tucker, Miguel Rojas troll Dodgers reporter after perfectly fair revelation
Kyle Tucker may have soured the opinion of some fans after it was revealed he's rarely present for media availability.
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Dodgersway 13h ago
Mets
Mets
Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, Episode 236: Mendoza out
Welcome to Today Your Love, Tomorrow the World Series, the new/old favorite from Chris McShane and Brian Salvatore. Brian and Chris aare back from their music f
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Amazin' Avenue 22h ago
Will Harper participate in another hometown Derby? Phillies
Will Harper participate in another hometown Derby?
PHILADELPHIA -- Maybe Bryce Harper is being coy. He knows Phillies fans want to see him participate in the Home Run Derby at Citizens Bank Park on July 13. Harp
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MLB.com 15h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shut out Columbus, 1-0 Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies shut out Columbus, 1-0
Second baseman Hayden Cantrelle was promoted to Triple-A Iowa from Double-A Knoxville. Shortstop Alex Madera was promoted to Knoxville from High-A South Bend. I
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 10h ago
Red Sox hit with devastating Willson Contreras suspension (with Cade Cavalli silver lining) Red Sox
Red Sox hit with devastating Willson Contreras suspension (with Cade Cavalli silver lining)
Boston Red Sox Willson Contreras and Nate Eaton, and Washington Nationals Cade Cavalli and Miles Mikolas have been suspended for varying lengths of time after t
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Bosoxinjection 14h ago

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Scores & Recaps

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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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Unlockable Achievements

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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Leaders & Hot Streaks

Who's raking? Who's dealing? Your team's top hitters and pitchers, plus the hottest and coldest players right now.
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Vote on the week's biggest question every Monday. Results drop Tuesday. Your opinion, your team, your call.

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