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What the heck, Hader? A month since the MLB trade deadline, these acquisitions have paid off — and these haven’t

Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author, Pro Basketball Prospectus Member, Baseball Writers Association of America Member, Professional Basketball Writers Association For the intrepid general manager, winning the MLB trade deadline is a relatively straightforward proposition. There are exceptions, but generally aggressiveness is hailed, while passivity is panned. Once the deadline passes however, the real consequences […]

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Rookie Strider sets Braves record with 16-K gem

ATLANTA — Rookie Spencer Strider set an Atlanta record with 16 strikeouts while allowing two hits in eight innings to lead the Braves to a 3-0 win over the Colorado Rockies on Thursday night. Strider fanned his last two batters with two runners on base in the eighth — with his fastball still hitting 98 mph — to complete his […]

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MLB Power Rankings: Which NL power sits atop our list?

It’s showtime for many teams as we enter the final month of the regular season. Some are cruising toward the postseason, while others are locked in a close battle for a playoff spot. And with no Game 163 tiebreakers this season, it should prove to be a fun September. After dominating our list for 20 weeks, the Yankees have fallen […]

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Michael Toglia, Rockies’ first base prospect, making MLB debut vs. Braves Tuesday night

Michael Toglia, whom the Rockies hope is their power-hitting first baseman of the future, will make his debut tonight in Atlanta. Toglia, 24, Colorado’s first-round pick in 2019 out of UCLA (23rd overall), was promoted from Triple-A Albuquerque. The club also recalled outfielder Sean Bouchard. Toglia will start at first base and hit seventh. All-Star first baseman C.J. Cron will […]

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Yankees’ Judge hits 50th HR before September

Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. ANAHEIM — A 434-foot drive off Angels reliever Ryan Tepera etched Aaron Judge’s name in the major league history books on Monday night, as he became only the 10th player in MLB history — and third member of the storied New York Yankees franchise — to record multiple 50-home run seasons. […]

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Dodgers put All-Star Gonsolin (forearm) on IL

The Los Angeles Dodgers have placed All-Star right-hander Tony Gonsolin on the 15-day injured list because of a right forearm strain. The Dodgers recalled right-hander Michael Grove in a corresponding move to replace Gonsolin, who was set to start Monday night’s game at the Miami Marlins. Grove will now make the start in Gonsolin’s place. Gonsolin has anchored the Dodgers’ […]

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Minor leaguers to vote on MLBPA as union rep

Previously a Staff Writer at Bleacher Report Cornell University graduate Minor leaguers have been sent out a voting card from the Major League Baseball Players Association to authorize the player’s union as their collective bargaining representative, MLBPA executive director Tony Clark confirmed Sunday night. The move marks a monumental step for minor leaguers, who have been unable to collectively bargain […]

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Astros’ Verlander (calf) exits start after 3 innings

HOUSTON — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander left his start on Sunday after three innings and 60 pitches, with the team announcing he has right calf discomfort. Verlander struck out six — including all three in the first inning — and allowed three hits and one walk to the visiting Baltimore Orioles before departing his shortest outing of the season. […]

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Hawai’i caps dominant run to win 4th LLWS title

SOUTH WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. — Hawai’i got back-to-back homers from Kekoa Payanal and Kama Angell in the first inning, sparking a 13-3 win in just four innings Sunday over Curacao in the championship of the Little League World Series. The LLWS title is Hawai’i’s fourth. It won in 2018 and this same Honolulu team finished third last year, when COVID-19 travel […]

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