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Today across the league

Orioles @ Mariners
09:40 PM EDT
Blue Jays @ Red Sox
06:45 PM EDT
Rockies @ Cubs
08:05 PM EDT
Mets @ Reds
12:40 PM EDT
Guardians @ Brewers
07:40 PM EDT
Tigers @ Astros
02:10 PM EDT
Royals @ Nationals
01:05 PM EDT
Rays @ Dodgers
03:10 PM EDT
Pirates @ Athletics
09:40 PM EDT
Padres @ Cardinals
02:15 PM EDT
Giants @ Braves
02:05 PM EDT
Marlins @ Phillies
01:05 PM EDT
White Sox @ Yankees
07:05 PM EDT

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What's happening around baseball

Seth Brown Opts Out Of Yankees Deal Yankees
Seth Brown Opts Out Of Yankees Deal
The Yankees have released veteran first baseman/outfielder Seth Brown, per the transaction log at MiLB.com. He’d been playing with their Triple-A affiliate in S
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Mlbtraderumors 21h ago
Dustin May's latest masterpiece puts Dodgers pitching lab under scrutiny Dodgers
Dustin May's latest masterpiece puts Dodgers pitching lab under scrutiny
Former Los Angeles Dodgers starter Dustin May threw a complete game shutout with the St. Louis Cardinals.
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Dodgersway 17h ago
Mets fail to recover from another faltering starter Mets
Mets fail to recover from another faltering starter
The Mets came into Tuesday’s game looking to recover from Monday’s demoralizing blowout loss. Kodai Senga was returning from the injured list and coming off his
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Amazin' Avenue 11h ago
Phillies Notes: Keller, Schwarber Phillies
Phillies Notes: Keller, Schwarber
The Phillies placed Brad Keller on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to June 14, before tonight’s win over Miami. Keller is dealing with forearm tendinitis. 
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Mlbtraderumors 8h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blows by Indianapolis, 13-7 Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Iowa blows by Indianapolis, 13-7
Catcher Owen Ayers was named Southern League Player of the Week. Outfielder Josiah Hartshorn was named Midwest League Player of the Week. The Cubs acquired righ
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 9h ago
Potential future Red Sox catcher honored as breakout season continues in Double-A Red Sox
Potential future Red Sox catcher honored as breakout season continues in Double-A
Boston Red Sox prospect and potential catcher of the future, Johanfran Garcia, won the Eastern League player of the week award on Monday.
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Bosoxinjection 14h 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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