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Guardians @ Angels
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Orioles @ Cardinals
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06:40 PM EDT
Reds @ Giants
03:45 PM EDT
Rockies @ Nationals
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Rays @ Tigers
01:10 PM EDT
Astros @ Yankees
07:05 PM EDT
Royals @ Blue Jays
07:07 PM EDT
Dodgers @ Braves
07:15 PM EDT
Brewers @ Mets
07:10 PM EDT
Twins @ Athletics
09:05 PM EDT
Pirates @ Padres
04:10 PM EDT
Phillies @ Mariners
04:10 PM EDT
Rangers @ White Sox
07:40 PM EDT

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What's happening around baseball

García's four-hit night wasted in rare fumble by Yankees' bullpen Yankees
García's four-hit night wasted in rare fumble by Yankees' bullpen
NEW YORK – It has not taken Luis García Jr. long to appreciate the benefits of hitting in Yankee Stadium, noticing that he seems to see the ball well in the Bro
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MLB.com 20h ago
Tyler Glasnow's return just quietly bolstered the Dodgers' bullpen as they prepare for stretch run Dodgers
Tyler Glasnow's return just quietly bolstered the Dodgers' bullpen as they prepare for stretch run
Tyler Glasnow’s return from the IL allows the Los Angeles Dodgers to move Eric Lauer from the rotation into the bullpen.
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Dodgersway Yesterday
Mets, behind Thornton and Lindor, beat Brewers in extras Mets
Mets, behind Thornton and Lindor, beat Brewers in extras
It was a back and forth night in Queens, but the Mets emerged on top, taking game one of this series with the Milwaukee Brewers, winning 3-2 in extras. After lo
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Amazin' Avenue 21h ago
Phillies' bats stay quiet to spoil another sharp Nola outing Phillies
Phillies' bats stay quiet to spoil another sharp Nola outing
SEATTLE -- This is not how the Phillies wanted to start their West Coast swing. One night after Zack Wheeler's struggles continued in the series opener, the Phi
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MLB.com 19h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kane Kepley leads Smokies past Shuckers Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Kane Kepley leads Smokies past Shuckers
The Cubs signed free agent catcher Austin Wynns today and assigned him to Triple-A Iowa. Wynns had been designated for assignment by the Rangers last week. Iowa
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 21h ago
The Giants are learning the Marcelo Mayer reality the Red Sox knew all too well Red Sox
The Giants are learning the Marcelo Mayer reality the Red Sox knew all too well
Arguably the most shocking move of the Boston Red Sox's trade deadline was the deal for former San Francisco Giants reliever Erik Miller. He cost Boston its for
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