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What's happening around baseball

Yankees to promote Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A Yankees
Yankees to promote Jasson Domínguez from Triple-A
Earlier today, the Yankees optioned Luis Gil to Scranton/Wilkes-Barre after taking the loss in the series finale in Houston. In a corresponding move, the Yankee
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Pinstripe Alley 6h ago
ESPN makes trade plea to Dodgers fans will feel bittersweet about Dodgers
ESPN makes trade plea to Dodgers fans will feel bittersweet about
Los Angeles Dodgers prospect Ryan Ward finally made his long-awaited MLB debut, but very quickly got sent back down, proving a trade is the best way forward.
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Dodgersway 6h ago
Mets designate Tommy Pham for assignment, sign Austin Slater Mets
Mets designate Tommy Pham for assignment, sign Austin Slater
Following their disastrous double header sweep at the hands of the Rockies, the Mets designated Tommy Pham for assignment. In another move, the club signed outf
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Amazin' Avenue 6h ago
Phils ended skid in Atlanta, but speculation persists after another series loss Phillies
Phils ended skid in Atlanta, but speculation persists after another series loss
ATLANTA – The Phillies got to Truist Park on Sunday morning feeling good about themselves. They won a game on Saturday. It was their first since April 13, befor
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MLB.com 7h ago
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies blind the Lookouts, 7-2 Cubs
Cubs Minor League Wrap: Smokies blind the Lookouts, 7-2
Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs were battered by the Louisville Bats (Reds), 12-6. Paul Campbell gave up five runs, including a grand slam, in the first inning and two
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 5h ago
MLB insider's report makes it sound like Craig Breslow is conducting damage control Red Sox
MLB insider's report makes it sound like Craig Breslow is conducting damage control
Boston Red Sox chief baseball officer Craig Breslow was hearing too much criticism inside the organization about himself, so he decided to scapegoat Alex Cora.
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Bosoxinjection 6h ago

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