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What's happening around baseball

Yanks to activate Gil, designate Winquest for assignment (report) Yankees
Yanks to activate Gil, designate Winquest for assignment (report)
Last December, right-hander Cade Winquest became the first player selected by the Yankees in the Rule 5 Draft in 14 years. Four months later, Winquest made the
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Local LA news conducting proper journalism in an effort to stand up for 81-year-old Dodgers fan Dodgers
Local LA news conducting proper journalism in an effort to stand up for 81-year-old Dodgers fan
Lifelong Dodgers fan Errol Segal lodged a complaint with the team after their refusal to provide physical tickets.
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Dodgersway 12h ago
Mets’ bats remain quiet, bullpen struggles as McLean’s start goes to waste Mets
Mets’ bats remain quiet, bullpen struggles as McLean’s start goes to waste
It seemed like a solo home run might be enough. With Nolan McLean already having put up six zeroes, the Mets had a 1-0 lead as the seventh inning began thanks t
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Amazin' Avenue 13h ago
Phillies in wait-and-see mode as top prospect takes next step in rehab Phillies
Phillies in wait-and-see mode as top prospect takes next step in rehab
This story was excerpted from Todd Zolecki’s Phillies Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it regularly in your inbox.
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Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads giant Smokies comeback win Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Jefferson Rojas leads giant Smokies comeback win
Iowa Cubs Rained out. Doubleheader starting at 5:08 tomorrow. Knoxville Smokies The Knoxville Smokies knocked the Rocket City Trash Pandas (Angels) out of orbit
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 12h ago
Red Sox fans should be encouraged by Roman Anthony development during poor start Red Sox
Red Sox fans should be encouraged by Roman Anthony development during poor start
Roman Anthony has emerged as the obvious vocal leader for a Boston Red Sox team that needs all the direction it can get right now.
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