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What's happening around baseball

How does Goldy (2 HRs) keep dominating Skubal? 'I have no idea' Yankees
How does Goldy (2 HRs) keep dominating Skubal? 'I have no idea'
DETROIT \-\- Paul Goldschmidt set the tone with a pair of solo homers off Tarik Skubal, and Jasson DomΓ­nguez made the difference with a two-run shot against Det
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MLB.com 9h ago
Former Dodgers DFA victim succumbs to same exact fate with Orioles Dodgers
Former Dodgers DFA victim succumbs to same exact fate with Orioles
Frequent Los Angeles Dodgers waiver-wire pickup Michael Siani has been designated for assignment by the Baltimore Orioles.
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Dodgersway 14h ago
Mets trade David Peterson to the Cubs Mets
Mets trade David Peterson to the Cubs
Fresh off their sixth straight loss and third straight to the Cubs, the Mets traded lefty David Peterson to Chicago in exchange for corner infield prospect Cole
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Amazin' Avenue 9h ago
Cubs Claim Bryse Wilson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment Phillies
Cubs Claim Bryse Wilson, Designate Christian Roa For Assignment
The Cubs have claimed right-hander Bryse Wilson from the Phillies, per Meghan Montemurro of the Chicago Tribune. Philadelphia designated him for assignment earl
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Mlbtraderumors 15h ago
Cubs BCB After Dark: Cubs acquire David Peterson Cubs
Cubs BCB After Dark: Cubs acquire David Peterson
It’s Wednesday night here at BCB After Dark: the coolest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Thank you for taking time out to v
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 7h ago
Former Red Sox Rafael Devers gets brutal with Giants media after pinch-runner scandal Red Sox
Former Red Sox Rafael Devers gets brutal with Giants media after pinch-runner scandal
Rafael Devers' tenure with the San Francisco Giants has hardly gone well, evidenced by his severe regression at the plate. But the relationship between Devers a
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Bosoxinjection 15h ago

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How should you feel about your team right now? The Vibe Check combines real Statcast data with recent results into a single momentum score. Time to celebrate? Or time to panic?
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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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Unlockable Achievements

Your team earns achievements for big moments, wild stats, and rare feats. Collect them all season long and see how your team stacks up.
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Who's raking? Who's dealing? Your team's top hitters and pitchers, plus the hottest and coldest players right now.
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Vote on the week's biggest question every Monday. Results drop Tuesday. Your opinion, your team, your call.

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