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Today across the league

Angels @ Mariners
09:40 PM EDT
Guardians @ Red Sox
06:45 PM EDT
Marlins @ Cubs
02:20 PM EDT
Reds @ Braves
07:15 PM EDT
Astros @ Athletics
09:40 PM EDT
White Sox @ Royals
02:10 PM EDT
Padres @ Dodgers
10:10 PM EDT
Mets @ Rangers
02:35 PM EDT
Cardinals @ Pirates
12:35 PM EDT
Rays @ Yankees
07:05 PM EDT
Brewers @ Phillies
06:05 PM EDT

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What's happening around baseball

Aaron Judge throws wrench in Yankees' Wild Card roster plans with bizarre interview Yankees
Aaron Judge throws wrench in Yankees' Wild Card roster plans with bizarre interview
Aaron Judge wants to play in the Wild Card Series despite Aaron Boone saying he wouldn't be an option for the Yankees.
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Yanksgoyard 18h ago
Dodgers demote Josue De Paula with a Dalton Rushing catch (but battle isn't over) Dodgers
Dodgers demote Josue De Paula with a Dalton Rushing catch (but battle isn't over)
In just a few short weeks, Josue De Paula may have already earned his way onto the Los Angeles Dodgers postseason roster.
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Dodgersway 19h ago
Mets play spoiler with three long balls in victory over Rangers Mets
Mets play spoiler with three long balls in victory over Rangers
The Mets beat the Rangers for the second straight night, defeating Texas 7-2 at Globe Life Field to secure the series victory and play the role of spoiler. Nola
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Amazin' Avenue 14h ago
Nola hits speed bump, Phils' offense quiet as clincher must wait another day Phillies
Nola hits speed bump, Phils' offense quiet as clincher must wait another day
PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies’ clubhouse staff on Wednesday hung rolled-up plastic sheeting above the lockers inside the home clubhouse at Citizens Bank Park. Th
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MLB.com 11h ago
Cubs BCB After Dark: What’s the worst that can happen? Cubs
Cubs BCB After Dark: What’s the worst that can happen?
It’s the end of another week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest hangout for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 14h ago
Ceddanne Rafaela pulled early from Red Sox return in abrupt reversal of joy Red Sox
Ceddanne Rafaela pulled early from Red Sox return in abrupt reversal of joy
Ceddanne Rafaela was pulled from the Boston Red Sox's September 23 game before the third inning due to an apparent leg issue.
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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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