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06:45 PM EDT
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10:10 PM EDT
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07:15 PM EDT
Rays @ Athletics
03:05 PM EDT
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Phillies @ Cardinals
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What's happening around baseball

Yankees recall Bradley Hanner as Castro hits the IL Yankees
Yankees recall Bradley Hanner as Castro hits the IL
Before they begin their three-game series at home in the Bronx against the Seattle Mariners, the New York Yankees made a roster move in the bullpen, recalling r
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Pinstripe Alley 14h ago
Dodgers News: 5 players released, NL playoff race, Tarik Skubal on first start in LA Dodgers
Dodgers News: 5 players released, NL playoff race, Tarik Skubal on first start in LA
As the Los Angeles Dodgers position themselves for October, with Tarik Skubal, there was some housecleaning needed across the organization.
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Dodgersway 13h ago
McLean’s gem wasted in shutout loss to the Braves Mets
McLean’s gem wasted in shutout loss to the Braves
After putting up a total of 13 runs last night, the Mets and Braves had a much lower scoring affair in game two of this three game series, with the Atlanta goin
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Amazin' Avenue 10h ago
Phillies Place Caleb Kilian On Injured List Phillies
Phillies Place Caleb Kilian On Injured List
The Phillies announced Monday that one of their deadline additions is headed to the injured list. Righty Caleb Kilian has been diagnosed with a strained left ob
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Mlbtraderumors Yesterday
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa 6, Saints 3 Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Is this Heaven? No, it’s Iowa 6, Saints 3
A lot of movement in the system tonight. Iowa right-hander Paul Campbell was released. Right-handers Noah Edders and Anhuar Garcia were promoted to High-A South
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 9h ago
Chad Tracy just gave Red Sox newfound hope with Roman Anthony injury Red Sox
Chad Tracy just gave Red Sox newfound hope with Roman Anthony injury
Roman Anthony has taken the next step in his injury recovery and is 'getting closer' to a rehab assignment per Boston Red Sox interim skipper Chad Tracy.
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Bosoxinjection 14h ago

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