Why four of MLB's top closers are struggling -- and if they can bounce back
Emmanuel Clase is just one of baseball's elite 2024 relievers who has had issues this season. But all hope might not be lost ... yet. ...
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Power Rankings: Tigers make top-5 debut as Mariners, Royals are on the rise
While NL powerhouses duke it out at the top, a new club is leading the way in the AL, with two others also on the up. ...
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Judge goes deep twice, pushes MLB HR lead to 14
New York slugger Aaron Judge celebrated his return to the Sacramento area by hitting two home runs Saturday afternoon at Sutter Health Park in a losing effort for the Yankees against the Athletics, extending his major league-leading total to 14. ...
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Trout progressing, aims to start running soon
Mike Trout intends to resume running next week but the Angels slugger won't come off the IL when first eligible Sunday. ...
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No timetable for DH Bryant's return to Rockies
For the next week or so, Kris Bryant, the Colorado Rockies designated hitter, will be restricted to not much more than a casual walk as he recovers from a procedure to fix his bothersome back, and the team has said there is no timetable for his return. ...
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Astros' Altuve removed due to hamstring issue
Houston's Jose Altuve left in the third inning of Saturday's game against the Reds due to tightness in his right hamstring. ...
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Red Sox put 1B Gonzalez on IL; Devers stays DH
The Red Sox put first baseman Romy Gonzalez on the 10-day injured list with a left-quad contusion, but Boston manager Alex Cora said Saturday that he considers the issue "a short-term thing," and it doesn't mean Rafael Devers is headed to first base yet. ...
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🤔 Pope Leo XIV: Cubs or White Sox fan?
The Cubs and White Sox paid tribute to recently elected Pope (and Chicago native) Leo XIV amid a fandom debate. ...
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Tigers place RHP Mize (hamstring) on 15-day IL
The Tigers have placed right-handed pitcher Casey Mize on the 15-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, the team announced Saturday. ...
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Reds place OF Fraley on IL, activate OF/IB Joe
The Cincinnati Reds placed outfielder Jake Fraley on the injured list with left calf tenderness and activated newly acquired outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe from the IL. ...
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White Sox call up Elko, claim Gómez off waivers
The Chicago White Sox selected the contract of infielder Tim Elko from Triple-A Charlotte and placed him in the lineup at first base. ...
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Nats release Sims after another rough outing
The Nationals released reliever Lucas Sims after the right-hander gave up three runs in less than an inning of work in a second consecutive appearance. ...
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Astros rotation adjusts again with Wesneski on IL
Less than a week after getting starter Lance McCullers Jr. back from more than a two-year absence, the Houston Astros are going through another change in their rotation after Hayden Wesneski was placed on the injured list. ...
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Irked Devers tells Red Sox he won't switch to 1B
Rafael Devers said the Red Sox approached him about the idea of filling in as Boston's first baseman but said it's not in his best interest to make another position switch. ...
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Ohtani's blast caps 6-run 9th in wild Dodgers rally
Shohei Ohtani's three-run homer capped a six-run ninth inning for the Dodgers, who rallied for a thrilling 14-11 victory over the Diamondbacks. ...
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