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What's happening around baseball

Yankees To Select Ali Sánchez Yankees
Yankees To Select Ali Sánchez
The Yankees will select catcher Ali Sánchez onto the MLB roster, reports Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. New York hasn’t confirmed that move but announced toni
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Mlbtraderumors 10h ago
Dodgers on verge of getting last laugh with Roki Sasaki after dominant start vs. Phillies Dodgers
Dodgers on verge of getting last laugh with Roki Sasaki after dominant start vs. Phillies
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki is starting to find his peak form and was dominant in recent outings against the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Dodgersway 13h ago
Mets shutout Padres behind solid outing from Christian Scott Mets
Mets shutout Padres behind solid outing from Christian Scott
Too often this season, the New York Mets have been the slumping team that opponents are looking to beat up on. Those roles were reversed Friday night in a 5-0 w
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Amazin' Avenue 8h ago
Phillies Re-Sign Bryse Wilson To Minor League Deal Phillies
Phillies Re-Sign Bryse Wilson To Minor League Deal
The Phillies re-signed righty Bryse Wilson on a minor league contract. The Pro Edge Sports Management client returns to Triple-A Lehigh Valley just two days aft
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Mlbtraderumors 13h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers drives in 5 in Smokies win Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Owen Ayers drives in 5 in Smokies win
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were chicken against the Toledo Mud Hens (Tigers), 8-4. Rough start for Jordan Wicks, who took the loss after allowing six runs on seven
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 8h ago
Craig Breslow's petty Red Sox track record emphasized with Brayan Bello move Red Sox
Craig Breslow's petty Red Sox track record emphasized with Brayan Bello move
The Boston Red Sox's pettiness could've factored into their decision to demote Brayan Bello to Triple-A after another atrocious start.
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Bosoxinjection 15h ago

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