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Rockies @ Reds
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Tigers @ Braves
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Royals @ Athletics
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Nationals @ Mets
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Giants @ Phillies
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Blue Jays @ Twins
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What's happening around baseball

Yankees designate OF Grichuk for assignment, clearing spot for Rodríguez Yankees
Yankees designate OF Grichuk for assignment, clearing spot for Rodríguez
ARLINGTON -- The Yankees designated outfielder Randal Grichuk for assignment on Wednesday, a somewhat surprising pivot as they created roster space for No. 3 pr
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MLB.com 12h ago
Dodgers still trying to find the right balance with Shohei Ohtani after loss to Marlins Dodgers
Dodgers still trying to find the right balance with Shohei Ohtani after loss to Marlins
The Los Angeles Dodgers had Shohei Ohtani take the night off from hitting on Tuesday as he made his fifth start, in an ongoing attempt to preserve the MVP.
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Dodgersway 4h ago
More like David Peters-out; Mets get blown out in the rain Mets
More like David Peters-out; Mets get blown out in the rain
After the bats woke up in the first game of the series with the Nationals, David Peterson and Sean Manaea collectively got shelled in another terrible loss, 14-
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Amazin' Avenue 3h ago
Giants-Phillies game postponed, split doubleheader on Thursday Phillies
Giants-Phillies game postponed, split doubleheader on Thursday
Thursday’s originally scheduled day game will now begin at 12:35 p.m.
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MLB.com 5h ago
Cubs BCB After Dark: Grade the Cubs’ first month Cubs
Cubs BCB After Dark: Grade the Cubs’ first month
Welcome back to BCB After Dark: the bopping-est bar for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. So glad you decided to stop by. It’s been a
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 3h ago
Jason Varitek whirlwind might ruin Red Sox's future relationship with franchise icons Red Sox
Jason Varitek whirlwind might ruin Red Sox's future relationship with franchise icons
The Boston Red Sox may have fired Jason Varitek and lied about it to the public, which would leave a sour taste in the mouths of plenty of other Red Sox icons.
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Bosoxinjection 7h ago

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