How a Dodgers reliever became the unlikely catalyst for baseball's biggest labor battle
There are two words MLB and the MLBPA simply cannot agree on. Here's how it got this way and what it means for the next CBA. ...
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Yelich's 100th RBI a milestone mark in road back
Christian Yelich went 2 for 4 and drove in his 100th run of the year Thursday in the Brewers' 5-2 victory over the Angels. The milestone reflected how far Yelich has come since back issues ended his 2024 season prematurely. ...
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Fried keeps Yankees surging with 13-K showcase
Yankees manager Aaron Boone had a blast watching Max Fried deliver a career-high-tying 13 strikeouts in seven scoreless innings Thursday night in a 7-0 win over the Orioles. ...
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Greene's 1-hitter keeps Reds in wild-card chase
Hunter Greene pitched a one-hitter as the Reds beat the Cubs 1-0 on Thursday night. ...
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Angels' Soriano ends season on IL with arm bruise
Angels pitcher Jose Soriano, who was hit by a line drive on Wednesday, was placed on the 15-day injured list with a bruised right forearm. ...
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Red Sox slip in playoff race: 'Have to play better'
The Red Sox lost 5-3 to the Athletics on Thursday, allowing the Cleveland Guardians to crawl closer to Boston in the AL wild-card race. ...
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Tong rebounds with best MLB start to buoy Mets
Rookie Johah Tong responded with the best performance of his nascent major league career, holding the Padres to four hits and one unearned run over five innings in the Mets' 6-1 victory at Citi Field. ...
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Skubal has good outing after scare; Tigers swept
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal returned from an injury scare and gave up one run over six innings in a 3-1 loss as the Guardians pulled within 3½ games in the AL Central. ...
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🔮 Predicting free agent deals: Tucker, Schwarber
Industry insiders break down the two top hitters in the free agent class as they complete very different regular seasons. ...
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MLB down period aims to ease amateur 'pressure'
MLB hopes that a new Amateur Recovery Period Policy, as ordered in a memo obtained by ESPN, will "alleviate the pressure on young players" hoping to play professional baseball. ...
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What MLB aces look like in 2025 compared to past decades
Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal are having great seasons within the context of modern baseball. But how do they compare to aces of the past? Let's find out. ...
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Verlander, riding hot streak, wants to pitch in '26
Giants pitcher Justin Verlander, who has a 2.17 ERA in his past 11 games, wants to return -- after he turns 43 in February -- for a 21st season in 2026. ...
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Senga not a roster lock if Mets make postseason
When he takes the mound for Triple-A Syracuse on Thursday night, Kodai Senga might be pitching for a spot on the Mets' postseason pitching staff. ...
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Dodgers considering Ohtani helping as reliever
Dave Roberts said the Dodgers have talked about Shohei Ohtani pitching out of the bullpen in the playoffs. As for playing in the outfield, as Ohtani said Tuesday he would be willing to do, Roberts said that won't happen. ...
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