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What's happening around baseball

Judge, Stanton keep climbing all-time slugging ranks, but Trout has last laugh Yankees
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2 former top Dodgers prospects resurface with Rays in unfortunate roster shuffle Dodgers
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Mets Morning News: Mets reach new low after getting swept by Dodgers Mets
Mets Morning News: Mets reach new low after getting swept by Dodgers
Meet the Mets The Mets were swept by the Dodgers with the offense failing to show up once again. Clay Holmes was solid in his start but the bullpen collapsed to
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Amazin' Avenue Yesterday
Justin Crawford can hit. But how can he get better? Phillies
Justin Crawford can hit. But how can he get better?
The Phillies proved their trust in Justin Crawford by making him their Opening Day center fielder. So far, MLB Pipelineโ€™s No. 48 overall prospect has shown why
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd makes a rehab start Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Matthew Boyd makes a rehab start
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs plundered the Columbus Clippers (Guardians), 11-10 in ten innings. Matthew Boyd started this game on a rehab assignment. He got into tro
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It turns out Red Sox were right about not using Rafael Devers at 1B as Giants fans rage Red Sox
It turns out Red Sox were right about not using Rafael Devers at 1B as Giants fans rage
Rafael Devers has struggled to acclimate to first base in 2026 with the San Francisco Giants, a development not lost on Red Sox fans.
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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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