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What's happening around baseball

Stuff there, results not in Cole's roughest outing since return Yankees
Stuff there, results not in Cole's roughest outing since return
DETROIT – Detroit put the leadoff runner on in each of the first five innings Monday night at Comerica Park, and Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole quickly shut t
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Dodgers activate key bullpen piece that could dictate trade deadline plans Dodgers
Dodgers activate key bullpen piece that could dictate trade deadline plans
The Dodgers activated Brock Stewart off of the IL for the second time in 2026.
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Dodgersway 16h ago
Mets, Cubs rained out, will play doubleheader on Wednesday Mets
Mets, Cubs rained out, will play doubleheader on Wednesday
The Mets’ series against the Cubs will have to wait until Tuesday to get underway, as inclement weather has resulted in the postponement of the game between the
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Amazin' Avenue 14h ago
Rangel solid across 5 innings in audition for spot in Phils' rotation Phillies
Rangel solid across 5 innings in audition for spot in Phils' rotation
WASHINGTON -- As the Phillies look to fill the void in their rotation without Andrew Painter, righty Alan Rangel will be given the opportunity to claim the spot
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MLB.com 8h ago
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Red Sox fans can't believe reviled Yankees figure's Alex Cora take is spot-on Red Sox
Red Sox fans can't believe reviled Yankees figure's Alex Cora take is spot-on
Boston Red Sox fans everywhere are talking about Alex Cora-related comments made by former New York Yankees star Alex Rodriguez.
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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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