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04:10 PM EDT
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06:40 PM EDT
Royals @ Guardians
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Mariners @ Rangers
08:05 PM EDT
Phillies @ Giants
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What's happening around baseball

Yankees' bullpen falters, thwarting rain-delayed sweep of Marlins Yankees
Yankees' bullpen falters, thwarting rain-delayed sweep of Marlins
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MLB.com 12h ago
Emmet Sheehan thinks he’s figured out velocity issues in rough early start for Dodgers Dodgers
Emmet Sheehan thinks he’s figured out velocity issues in rough early start for Dodgers
Emmet Sheehan has struggled a bit early for the Los Angeles Dodgers, but Dave Roberts and Co. still believe he can be a difference-maker in 2026.
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Dodgersway 14h ago
Four-run eighth propels Mets to victory in San Francisco Mets
Four-run eighth propels Mets to victory in San Francisco
Once they got Logan Webb out of the game, the Mets pounced. And thanks to a four-run top of the eighth against the Giants’ bullpen, they went on to win the game
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Amazin' Avenue 15h ago
Early blasts, quiet bats end Phils' streak against Rockies Phillies
Early blasts, quiet bats end Phils' streak against Rockies
DENVER -- Move over Artemis II – you’ve got moonshot company from the Mile-High City. The Phillies were looking to notch a 10th straight tilt in Colorado on Sun
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MLB.com 14h ago
Guardians 6, Cubs 5: Wonky relief work ruins a good Shōta Imanaga outing Cubs
Guardians 6, Cubs 5: Wonky relief work ruins a good Shōta Imanaga outing
The Cubs had three home runs in this game, the second time they’ve gone deep three times in the early going in 2026. Matt Shaw, Dansby Swanson and Ian Happ home
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Bleed Cubbie Blue 14h ago
Red Sox will be lucky to live up to ESPN's highest expectations after brutal start to 2026 Red Sox
Red Sox will be lucky to live up to ESPN's highest expectations after brutal start to 2026
The Boston Red Sox are off to a pitiful start in 2026, calling into question if they can live up to the lofty expectations they set for themselves this year.
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Bosoxinjection 17h ago

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