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Cubs place outfielder Pederson (wrist) on IL
CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs outfielder Joc Pederson was placed on the 10-day injured list with left wrist tendinitis, the team…
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Yankees Finally Look Like the Yankees in Win Over Cleveland
CLEVELAND — There were quality at-bats. There was energy. There was urgency. For one of the first times in this…
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Pirates 3B Hayes has setback with wrist injury
PITTSBURGH — Pirates third baseman Ke’Bryan Hayes has aggravated his left wrist injury while taking batting practice, delaying his potential…
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The A’s Bust and Boom Their Way to First Place
The A’s, who led the A.L. in homers and steals through Wednesday, will start a seven-game road trip in Baltimore…
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Padres’ Lamet exits early, set for MRI on forearm
SAN DIEGO — San Diego Padres right-hander Dinelson Lamet left his season debut Wednesday after two scoreless innings because of…
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MLB Power Rankings: Dodgers, Padres and then chaos reigns on our Week 3 list
The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres held on to their perch atop our MLB Power Rankings as they…
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How hot are the A’s? With an improbable 11th straight win, let’s say they’re sizzling
In 1983, the Chicago White Sox would win the AL West title and make the postseason for the first time…
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Robson, former MLB player, coach, dies at 75
CHANDLER, Ariz. — Former major league player and coach Tom Robson has died. He was 75. Robson died of natural…
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MLB, union meet for 1st CBA talks, sources say
7:44 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
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In a Season of Strikeouts, Burnes and Bieber Are on Another Level
Even in an era of inflated strikeout numbers, Corbin Burnes of the Milwaukee Brewers and Cleveland’s Shane Bieber are putting…
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‘Coach, can I get in?’: Early MLB sensation Akil Baddoo won’t take no for an answer
From competing with older kids growing up to making big league history as an unheralded rookie, Detroit’s Rule 5 draft…
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The Yankees Piece Together a Win With a Wild Pitch and a Walk
The Yankees broke their five-game losing streak with little offense, getting a run-scoring wild pitch and bases-loaded walk from Atlanta…
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Freeman uninterested in ‘distraction’ of new deal
Freddie Freeman, the 2020 National League MVP, indicated Tuesday that he is apparently uninterested in negotiating a long-term contract extension…
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Infielder Neil Walker retires after 12 MLB seasons
Veteran infielder Neil Walker announced his retirement Tuesday after 12 major league seasons. Born in Pittsburgh, he played his first…
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Phillies move 3 to IL due to COVID-19 protocols
PHILADELPHIA — The Phillies placed three players on the injured list due to COVID-19 protocols, and two more coaches weren’t…
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‘It’s almost mind-boggling’: Scouts, opposing pitchers on why the Cubs can’t hit
“Mind-boggling.” “A mystery.” “It’s hard to figure.” Those are some of the words scouts and opposing pitchers used when asked…
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Marlins OF Marte diagnosed with fractured rib
Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte has a fractured rib and will be sidelined for at least a week, the team…
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Braves say Acuna day-to-day with mild ab strain
An MRI performed on Ronald Acuna Jr. showed he has a mild abdominal strain and he is day-to-day, the Atlanta…
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Bieber’s historic strikeout run continues in win
CINCINNATI — Shane Bieber kept up his record strikeout run, fanning 13 and pitching the Cleveland Indians past the Cincinnati…
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October Comes Early for Dodgers and Padres
SAN DIEGO — In April there is no red, white and blue bunting hanging anywhere quite yet, but you could…
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