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06:35 PM EDT
Phillies @ Red Sox
06:45 PM EDT
Cubs @ Braves
07:15 PM EDT
Nationals @ Reds
06:40 PM EDT
Rockies @ Pirates
06:40 PM EDT
Tigers @ Mets
07:10 PM EDT
Mariners @ Astros
08:10 PM EDT
Royals @ White Sox
07:40 PM EDT
Giants @ Dodgers
10:10 PM EDT
Padres @ Brewers
07:40 PM EDT
Rays @ Blue Jays
07:07 PM EDT
Marlins @ Twins
07:40 PM EDT

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What's happening around baseball

Yankees news: Fried exits with elbow issue Yankees
Yankees news: Fried exits with elbow issue
SNY | Alex Smith: The Yankees lost for the sixth time in their last eight games on Wednesday, and that’s not even the worst news: left-hander Max Fried had to l
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Pinstripe Alley 19h ago
Dodgers bring back another former player as special assistant to bolster front office Dodgers
Dodgers bring back another former player as special assistant to bolster front office
Jason Heyward is rejoining the Dodgers as a special assistant in the front office.
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Dodgersway 10h ago
The kids are all right Mets
The kids are all right
While it was certainly a team effort, the collective of Mets’ rookies contributed a huge part to the club’s 9-4 win over the Tigers in the finale of their three
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Amazin' Avenue 8h ago
'Talk a little smack' to Ranger?! Phils ready to face former teammate Phillies
'Talk a little smack' to Ranger?! Phils ready to face former teammate
BOSTON -- Ranger Suarez was just 16 years old when he first signed with the Phillies all the way back in 2012. Philadelphia was the only Major League franchise
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MLB.com 9h ago
Reading the CBA leaves: Baseball is heading for a catastrophic collision Cubs
Reading the CBA leaves: Baseball is heading for a catastrophic collision
It’s been a tremendous season of Cubs baseball so far with the team putting together two 10-game winning streaks and still in the midst of a 15-game home winnin
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 8h ago
Red Sox fans await weather decision against Phillies following recent rainout controversy Red Sox
Red Sox fans await weather decision against Phillies following recent rainout controversy
Fans hope the Boston Red Sox will postpone their May 14 game against the Philadelphia Phillies early after a recent rainout controversy.
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Bosoxinjection 10h 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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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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