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Orioles recall Tyler Wells, their top first-half starter, to boost beleaguered bullpen — Before playing a game for the 15th straight day, the Orioles supplied a fresh arm to their bullpen — a pitcher who was their best starter in the first half. — Ahead of Friday's game with the Cleveland Guardians …
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Chicago Cubs fall into a tie for the No. 3 wild-card spot after an 8-6 loss: 'We've got to turn it around' — The calendar is working against the Chicago Cubs. — The Cubs' postseason hopes could not afford a series loss to the lowly Pittsburgh Pirates, yet their spiral continued Thursday with an 8-6 defeat at Wrigley Field.
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Reds' defense makes key mistakes in another big loss in the playoff race — For the second straight time, the Cincinnati Reds lost a crucial game in the playoff race because of self-inflicted mistakes. — On Wednesday, the Reds wasted a terrific start by Hunter Greene because of a walk …
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Brewers clinch playoff berth, close in on NL Central title after routing Marlins — MIAMI - After a one-season hiatus, the Milwaukee Brewers are back in the playoffs. — And in emphatic fashion, at that. — The Brewers scored 12 times in the second inning against a pair of pitchers …
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Why the Oakland A's Miguel Cabrera retirement gift is causing such backlash — Oakland A's retirement gift to Cabrera pales in comparison to nearly all others for 2-time MVP — Miguel Cabrera will retire after the 2023 season as one of the most decorated players in MLB history.
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Ex-Nats reliever Sean Doolittle exits after ‘11 incredible seasons’ — Sean Doolittle, a two-time All-Star reliever who helped the Washington Nationals to a World Series title, has announced his retirement. — Doolittle revealed his decision in a social media post Friday, writing that he had a …
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Cubs place reliever Brad Boxberger on IL ahead of Saturday's game vs. Rockies — Cubs place reliever Brad Boxberger on IL ahead of Saturday's game vs. Rockies originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago — Injury woes to the Chicago Cubs' bullpen do not appear to be letting up with just a handful …
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Twins down Angels to clinch AL Central title again — MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins clinched the American League Central title with an 8-6 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night. — It's Minnesota's third AL Central title in the last five seasons, having also won the division in 2019 and 2020.
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Tigers hire ex-Blackhawks, Cubs exec Jeff Greenberg as GM — The Detroit Tigers hired Jeff Greenberg as their new general manager Thursday, filling out their front office a year after Scott Harris joined the team as president of baseball operations. — Greenberg spent the past two seasons …
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Tigers Name Jeff Greenberg General Manager
Tigers Name Jeff Greenberg General Manager
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Miami Marlins' Sandy Alcantara has setback after rehab outing. Here's the latest — ORDER REPRINT → — Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara experienced forearm tightness after his rehab start with the Triple A Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp, the team announced Friday.
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Kevin Kiermaier open to Yankees' free-agency pursuit: ‘Especially like here’ — In the same week Jasson Dominguez underwent Tommy John surgery, it is possible the Yankees witnessed their 2024 Opening Day center fielder patrol the outfield in The Bronx. — Kevin Kiermaier sure sounds open …
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What former BYU QB Jacob Conover said about being ready to play if Arizona State calls on him again — The Arizona native, who started the season as the Sun Devils' fourth-stringer, played last week in a lopsided loss after injuries sidelined three other Arizona State QBs
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How the $445 million Mets crashed and burned — It was May, barely a month into the Mets season, and the visiting clubhouse at Comerica Park was silent. The typical frenzy of a getaway day had been replaced by introspection, players sitting at nearly every locker, heads down as they scrolled through their phones.
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