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What's happening around baseball

Yankees Move Prospect Carlos Lagrange To Bullpen For 2026 Yankees
Yankees Move Prospect Carlos Lagrange To Bullpen For 2026
The Yankees are moving pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to the bullpen in Triple-A, as first reported by Jack Curry of The YES Network. Manager Aaron Boone sub
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Tanner Scott makes pointed statement after inexcusable harassment, threats from Dodgers “fans” Dodgers
Tanner Scott makes pointed statement after inexcusable harassment, threats from Dodgers “fans”
Tanner Scott made a statement without saying a word. The Dodgers closer responded to threats made against his family by adding another save to his resume agains
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Dodgersway 14h ago
Bo Bichette collects four hits in Mets’ victory over Mariners Mets
Bo Bichette collects four hits in Mets’ victory over Mariners
Facing a sweep at the hands of the first-place Mariners, the Mets salvaged their trip to the Pacific Northwest and won the third game of the series in dominant
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Amazin' Avenue 14h ago
Phillies’ Aidan Miller Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Back Procedure Phillies
Phillies’ Aidan Miller Out Six To Eight Weeks Following Back Procedure
The Phillies announced Wednesday that top infield prospect Aidan Miller underwent a “minimally invasive” back procedure called a “radiofrequency ablation of the
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Mlbtraderumors 19h ago
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who’s an All-Star? Cubs
Cubs BCB After Dark: Who’s an All-Star?
It’s Wednesday night 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 us. The
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 10h ago
Red Sox's biggest need will leave them debating 1 reason to sign Nick Castellanos, 1 reason not to Red Sox
Red Sox's biggest need will leave them debating 1 reason to sign Nick Castellanos, 1 reason not to
The Boston Red Sox need a right-handed bat in the worst way. Could they go the cost-effective route and sign Nick Castellanos?
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Bosoxinjection 15h 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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