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Dodgers @ Angels
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04:05 PM EDT
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07:10 PM EDT
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06:10 PM EDT
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Royals @ Cardinals
02:15 PM EDT
Yankees @ Mets
07:15 PM EDT
Giants @ Athletics
09:40 PM EDT
Phillies @ Pirates
04:05 PM EDT
Padres @ Mariners
07:15 PM EDT
Marlins @ Rays
04:10 PM EDT
Brewers @ Twins
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What's happening around baseball

The Yankees’ Other Young Ace In The Making Yankees
The Yankees’ Other Young Ace In The Making
If you weren’t familiar with Cam Schlittler before this season, I’m sure you are now. The 25-year-old owns an AL-leading 1.35 ERA across nine starts. The Yankee
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Mlbtraderumors Yesterday
Dodgers offer most predictable update ever on Tyler Glasnow’s injury timeline Dodgers
Dodgers offer most predictable update ever on Tyler Glasnow’s injury timeline
As expected, the Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed that Tyler Glasnow's stint on the IL won't be minimal.
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Dodgersway 21h ago
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes has a fractured fibula Mets
Mets pitcher Clay Holmes has a fractured fibula
Following the Mets’ loss to the Yankees tonight, Carlos Mendoza announced that Clay Holmes, who started the game, has a fractured fibula and will be out for a l
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Amazin' Avenue 20h ago
Schwarber becomes 1st player to 20 HRs, making Phils history along the way Phillies
Schwarber becomes 1st player to 20 HRs, making Phils history along the way
PITTSBURGH -- Designated hitter Kyle Schwarber put himself in the Phillies' record book as his team came back from a six-run deficit and defeated the Pirates, 1
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MLB.com 18h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend rolls to a 9-0 win Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: South Bend rolls to a 9-0 win
Catcher Henniel Alcala was promoted from the rookie ball ACL Cubs to Low-A Myrtle Beach. Alcala was 7 for 15 with three doubles and a home run in Mesa on the yo
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 20h ago
Bleacher Report already naming Red Sox trade deadline candidates despite weak American League Red Sox
Bleacher Report already naming Red Sox trade deadline candidates despite weak American League
As the Boston Red Sox fight to stay relevant in the AL East, they may need to consider trading away veterans on short-term contracts to keep their long-term con
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Bosoxinjection Yesterday

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