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What's happening around baseball

Yankees to shift top prospect Carlos Lagrange to Triple-A bullpen Yankees
Yankees to shift top prospect Carlos Lagrange to Triple-A bullpen
According to the YES Network’s Jack Curry, the Yankees are shifting flame-throwing pitching prospect Carlos Lagrange to the bullpen. The 23-year-old had made 11
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Pinstripe Alley 16h ago
Ridiculous Dave Roberts quote shows Dodgers got fooled with terrible Kyle Tucker investment Dodgers
Ridiculous Dave Roberts quote shows Dodgers got fooled with terrible Kyle Tucker investment
The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to watch Kyle Tucker struggle, and one has to wonder if the team is beginning to regret the signing already.
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Dodgersway 14h ago
Mets lose again to the red-hot Mariners Mets
Mets lose again to the red-hot Mariners
The Seattle Mariners proved once again why they’re the hottest team in baseball at the expense of the New York Mets. The Mets gave up three home runs and commit
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Amazin' Avenue 7h ago
Dairon Blanco, Sergio Alcántara Sign With Mexican League Teams Phillies
Dairon Blanco, Sergio Alcántara Sign With Mexican League Teams
Outfielder Dairon Blanco has signed with the Saraperos de Saltillo of the Mexican League, reports Francys Romero of BeisbolFR. He was playing in the minors for
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Mlbtraderumors 17h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn homers again in South Bend win Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Josiah Hartshorn homers again in South Bend win
Iowa Cubs RHP Yacksel Rios was released. Shortstop Alex Madera was demoted from Double-A Knoxville to Single-A South Bend. Right-hander Jhon Rosario was promote
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 9h ago
Red Sox-Yankees series might've just taken turn after Aaron Judge injury news Red Sox
Red Sox-Yankees series might've just taken turn after Aaron Judge injury news
Aaron Judge's shoulder injury could cause him to miss time in the New York Yankees' upcoming series against the Boston Red Sox.
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Bosoxinjection 13h ago

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