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• Game Thread: White Sox at Dodgers

Aaron Civale will face some of the hottest batters in Major League Baseball tonight. | Cole Burston/Getty Images One more in L.A.! The White Sox have one more night in Los Angeles against the Dodgers before flying to Colorado to play a team more their speed. Despite a competitive game Wednesday night, the White Sox are on the verge of being swept. The team is also adding to the youth mov...2025
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• Game 88; Royals at Mariners

John Froschauer-Imagn Images Looking to even the series Today in Seattle, the Royals will be taking on the Mariners in the final game of a four-game series, looking to even the score after dropping game three 3-2 last night. The Royals' offensive struggles have continued, and they have scored only ten runs in the first three games of the series. With questions spiraling around Kansas City ...2025
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Miami Marlins

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images Crew finishes up last road trip of first half in Miami over 4th of July weekend The Milwaukee Brewers are set to wrap up their final road trip this 4th of July weekend in Florida, as they’ll take on the Miami Marlins for three games. Entering Thursday’s games, the Brewers sit in second place in the NL Central and in the second spot for the NL Wild Card race, 1⁄2 gam...2025
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• Not Yet Abel - July 3, 2025
Mick Abel, SP (PHI) Abel was obliterated on Wednesday. In his worst start as a major leaguer, Abel gave up five runs on five walks and two hits in less than two innings. He threw only 25 strikes out of 53 pitches, although he did strike out three batters. He really struggled with his fastball. Of his 32 fastballs or sinkers, only eight were thrown in the strike zone. It's his second straight subst...2025
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• MLB insider: Los Angeles Dodgers need to trade for Cy Young runner-up to address injury-plagued rotation

The Dodgers entered the 2025 season with one of the top rotations in baseball. And once again, injuries have decimated the pitching staff....2025
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• What should the Washington Nationals do with Michael Soroka at the Trade Deadline?

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images As the deadline approaches, the Nationals have a fascinating decision to make with Michael Soroka With the Nationals sitting in last place and trade deadline approaching, the team will be sellers once again. Rentals such as Kyle Finnegan and Amed Rosario are likely to be on the move. However, the Nationals have one other rental with value who is a more uniqu...2025
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Miami Marlins
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• Not Yet Abel - July 3, 2025
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• MLB insider: Los Angeles Dodgers need to trade for Cy Young runner-up to address injury-plagued rotation
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• John Axford to be inducted to Brewers Wall of Honor

Brad Mills-Imagn Images The former closer will join the group on August 23 John Axford, who became a popular Milwaukee Brewer because of his underdog story, glorious facial hair, high socks, and amiable Canadian demeanor, will be added to the Brewers Wall of Honor in a ceremony at the home game on August 23rd, where he’ll also throw out the first pitch. Axford was drafted by the Seattle Ma...2025
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• Dodgers Targeting Former Cy Young Winner Sandy Alcantara as Rotation Injuries Mount
The Dodgers are pursuing Sandy Alcantara to bolster their injury-depleted rotation, with Bob Nightengale reporting he's "the man they want" at the deadline....2025
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• On The Horizon: Cubs vs. Astros series preview

Kirby Lee-Imagn Images The Cubs visit the newly-renamed park in Houston. Two members of the Cubs, Kyle Tucker and Ryan Pressly, will be having homecomings this weekend in Houston, where both had several productive years and won World Series rings in 2022. For more on the Astros, here’s William Metzger, managing editor of our SB Nation Astros site The Crawfish Boxes. Entering this series, ...2025
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Colorado Rockies

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Brewers wrap up homestand with the lowly Rockies The Milwaukee Brewers will wrap up their six-game homestand this weekend with three games against the Colorado Rockies at American Family Field. Milwaukee is coming off a series victory over the Pirates, as the offense has stayed hot in June. The Crew is 14-8 this month, nearly as many wins as the Rockies have all sea...2025
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• The only thing that can stop Jacob Misiorowski is Jacob Misiorowski

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images The young starter is off to a dream start. Where will it go from here? Poor Jacob Misiorowski. The hype train has left the station, the national baseball folks are hopping on, and the expectations placed on him are about to get a little bit crazy. When you tie major league records for any stretch of starts in your first three starts, that will happen. Jacob Misior...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Could I interest you in Seth Lugo?

Gregory Fisher-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you would want the Cubs to trade for Royals pitcher Seth Lugo. It’s Tuesday night here at BCB After Dark: the grooviest gathering of night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat. It’s always good to see you. We still have a few tables available. There’s no cover cha...2025
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• Gamethread: Diamondbacks at White Sox

Jordan Leasure is the opener for the White Sox on Tuesday and will be making his first career start. | Colton Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images Jordan Leasure will make his first career start as the opener for the South Siders after a brutal loss Monday The White Sox (25-54) return to the South Side Tuesday in an attempt to redeem themselves after getting walloped in a 10-run shutout loss t...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 28, 2025

Denny Medley-Imagn Images Bullpen blues blow Kansas City’s series against Cincinnati Reds. At Into the Fountains, Craig Brown talks about Royals prospect Jac Caglianone’s timeline after Monday’s loss. Again, it’s about things like pitch recognition, in-game adjustments, and making contact. It’s also about putting the work into becoming a competent outfielder. These are decidedly unsexy bas...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #3: St. Louis Cardinals

Photo by Michael B. Thomas/Getty Images At least you’re not a Cardinals fan! *Please Note This Is Satire* I usually write serious articles. This is not one of them. Trash talk has been an integral part of baseball since its inception. All the way back in 1912, Ty Cobb ran into the crowd during a game to beat up a fan who was yelling some ... less than savory things at him. To be very cle...2025
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• Monday Rockpile: A Rockies Writer in the Lone Star State

Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Monday, May 19th, 2025 We all need a vacation sometimes. Maybe even—perhaps especially even—people who write about the Colorado Rockies. Unfortunately, I decided to frame my vacation around said Rockies. I headed deep in the heart of Texas to catch our purple-clad heroes play three games against the 2023 World Series champ...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 20, 2025

Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images One week until Opening Day. Daniel Lynch IV’s last Spring Training outing could hint at his role this season: Lynch will get a few appearances out of the bullpen this week as the Cactus League schedule wraps up, with an inning Wednesday and two scheduled on Friday, while Kris Bubic remains in the rotation and is scheduled for his sixth spring game (fifth st...2025
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• This Day in MLB History: Freddie Freeman signs with the Dodgers

Photo by John McCoy/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The official end of the Freddie Freeman era in Atlanta MLB History 1900: Ban Johnson announces that an American League team will be placed in Chicago to ensure the stability of the league. In an agreement with National League officials, the AL club will be placed on the south side of the city and will be called the Chicago White Stocking...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 14, 2025

Did you think you’d see Daniel Mengden today? | Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images Asia baseball previews begin today with the CPBL At Royals.com, Anne Rogers writes about how Hunter Renfroe is, say it with me everyone, in the best shape of his life! Renfroe came into camp this year leaner, thanks to offseason training that included going to a physical therapist and focusing on his diet a...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: February 14

This absolute mass of a human, Yermín Mercedes, was born on this day, 32 years ago. | Patrick McDermott/Getty Images A player who will become a South Side phenomenon, albeit briefly, is born 1993 Sadly, his impact on the South Side was brief, but the clubbing machine who would rise to prominence on the South Side, Yermín Mercedes, was born in La Romana, Dominican Republic. It took Mercedes...2025
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• Ex-MLB pitcher busted with over 20 kilos of cocaine
It’s always surprising when former athletes break the law for asinine reasons, which was recently the case in an arrest involving a former MLB pitcher.Esteban Loaiza, who spent 14 years in the league, and nearly won the Cy Young award back in 2003, was arrested for possessing over 20 kilograms of cocaine in San Diego on Friday, according to police records obtained by Jeff Passan of Yahoo Sports. N...2018
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"The team will provide further updates following the surgery, but there is no doubt that the 2023 AL Cy Young winner will miss the entire 2025 season."

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"Guardians ace Shane Bieber will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, a major blow to the team and the 2020 Cy Young winner."

2023
"Vida Blue, who won the 1971 AL MVP and Cy Young awards, and won three straight World Series titles with the A's, has died at 73."

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"Verlander edged out Manoah and Cease to win his third career Cy Young Award"

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"MLB could very well have a 37-year-old Cy Young winner in 2021"

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"Tom Seaver, the Hall of Fame pitcher who led the Mets to a World Series title in 1969 and won three Cy Young Awards, died Monday at age 75."

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"The Rangers are in the final stages of completing a trade to acquire two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber from the Indians, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan."

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"Three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will get the ball for the Dodgers on Opening Day, manager Dave Roberts announced Tuesday."

2017
"Roy Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner who was the second pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the postseason, died Tuesday when his plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida."

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"Jake Arrieta was deemed the National League's best pitcher last year, capturing the Cy Young Award despite sensational -- not to mention historic -- seasons from Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw."

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"Zack Greinke outdueled fellow Cy Young candidate Madison Bumgarner and slumping Joc Pederson homered as the Dodgers defeated the Giants on Tuesday night at Dodger Stadium, 2-1, extending their division lead to 5 1/2 games."

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"Lester doesn't have a Cy Young Award like Max Scherzer, but he set career bests in innings pitched (219."

• Game 88; Royals at Mariners
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• What should the Washington Nationals do with Michael Soroka at the Trade Deadline?
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• From a Cy Young winner to an All-Star closer: One player every MLB team should trade for (or away) this July
The deadline is a month away. Could players like Eugenio Suarez and Emmanuel Clase finish the season on a different team?...2025
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• The Cubs have inquired about Seth Lugo, per report

Photo by Brandon Sloter/Getty Images The Cubs have a loaded farm system that could help the Royals. The Royals have dropped 30 of their last 45 games, falling seven games below .500. As July begins, it’s increasingly likely Kansas City will pivot toward selling at the trade deadline. One of the most coveted players will likely be All-Star pitcher Seth Lugo, and according to Matthew Trueblo...2025
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• Bobby Bonilla’s Mets contract is the gift that keeps on giving

Photo by George Gojkovich/Getty Images Deferred contracts are not new for Major League Baseball but Bobby Bonilla’s stands out above the rest. Every July 1, Bobby Bonilla cashes a check for $1,193,248.20 from the New York Mets, a team he has not suited up for since the Clinton administration. It has become known as ‘Bobby Bonilla Day,’ a tongue-in-cheek holiday celebrating the American dr...2025
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• John Axford to be inducted to Brewers Wall of Honor
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• Dodgers Notes: LA Wants Sandy Alcantara, Joe Kelly Provides Update on Return, Max Muncy Future

The Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Kansas City Royals, 5-4, on Saturday and improved to an MLB-best 52-31 on the year. Additionally, L.A. reportedly ‘wants’ Cy Young award winner Sandy Alcantara according to an MLB insider. It is no secret that the Dodgers have been monitoring pitching help as the trade deadline is about a …...2025
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• Dodgers Targeting Former Cy Young Winner Sandy Alcantara as Rotation Injuries Mount
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• What could Seth Lugo return in a trade?

Denis Poroy-Imagn Images Looking at previous returns for starters at the trade deadline can give us an idea of what to expect if the Royals decide to move Seth Lugo The Kansas City Royals are in an interesting position heading into the trade deadline. They have lost five games in a row, including a discouraging sweep at the hands of the Tampa Bay Rays. As of right now, they would need to p...2025
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• Not Yet Abel - July 3, 2025
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• What should the Washington Nationals do with Michael Soroka at the Trade Deadline?
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• BCB After Dark: Could I interest you in Seth Lugo?
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• MLB Week 12 Hot or Not: Records were set!

Cal Raleigh celebrates after hitting his 29th home run in the dugout at Wrigley Field on June 20. He’s put up two more since Friday. | Matt Marton-Imagn Images Jacob Misiorowski and Cal Raleigh break records as a heat wave sets in As the temperatures rise, so does the level of competition. MLB’s 12th week was record-breaking and filled with excitement, as the All-Star voting amps up and mi...2025
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• What to expect from Shohei Ohtani the pitcher

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images Shohei Ohtani is doing the whole pitching thing again. Here is what to know as he takes on the Nationals in his second start back Shohei Ohtani is doing the two way player thing again. After missing over a year and a half following his second major elbow surgery, Shohei the pitcher is back. He made his first start against the Padres last Monday, and now he is...2025
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• Braves News: Chris Sale, Ronald Acuna, series win, more

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Wednesday Well the Braves secured a series victory over the Mets behind the reigning Cy Young winner and the former MVP. It’s big for Atlanta to get the series victory here and would be huge to secure the sweep tomorrow, after disappointingly missing the sweep on the Rockies. Still well below .500, the Braves have to stack wins an...2025
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• Discussion: Which Detroit-based sports team is closest to winning a championship?

Bill Streicher-Imagn Images The Detroit sports teams are (almost) all very competitive. But who will lift their respective trophy first? If I had a nickel for every time a Detroit football team lost in disappointing fashion to a Washington-based team in the playoffs in 2025, I’d have two nickels. Which isn’t a lot, but it’s weird that it happened twice. The Michigan Panthers of the United ...2025
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• Braves 4, Rockies 1: So many strikeouts

Mady Mertens-Imagn Images The Rockies tried (and failed) to even the series. With Chase Dollander playing in front of, essentially, a hometown crowd, the Colorado Rockies hoped the good energy would help them even up their series with the Atlanta Braves. However, when the game had ended, Atlanta won, 4-1 with Ronald Acuña, Jr. having another productive day while the Rockies offense (agai...2025
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• Opportunity knocks for Atlanta as Rockies come to town

Photo by Dustin Bradford/Getty Images If the Braves are going to continue getting their season turned around, they will have to take care of business against a rough-looking Rockies team. Following a series win that helped to stop the rot that had been creeping into the season, the Atlanta Braves now have another opportunity to turn their season around as they’ll be welcoming the moribund...2025
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• Mayer Homers Twice, Jobe To Have TJ - June 12, 2025
Marcelo Mayer, 3B, Boston Red Sox The rookie had a nice day at the plate going 2-4 with 2 R, 2 HR, 2 RBI and 2 K on two hard hit balls. Mayer's underlying figures are a bit of a mixed bag. While he's walking at 9.1%, he's whiffing at 29.7% and chasing at 34.1%, so there's reason to believe that walk rate is a bit of an overestimation. He has plenty of bat speed, which has led to a 51.7% hard hit r...2025
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Miami Marlins
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• BCB After Dark: The Cubs have talked about Mitch Keller

Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if you would be interested in the Pirates right-hander It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the swinging-est spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in out of the heat and cool off with us. The music and conversation may be hot, but the air conditioning is cool...2025
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• Outside The Confines: The next generation

Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images Players today are better than ever. LSU wins the Men’s College World Series. More on the Rafael Devers trade and other news from around MLB. Good morning. For all of you yelling at the kids to get off your lawn, J.J. Cooper has five reasons why players today are better than those of the past. If you want more evidence, Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorows...2025
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• MLB Week 12 Hot or Not: Records were set!
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• Rafael Devers’ path from Red Sox hero to San Francisco Giant

Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images The Red Sox’s Rafael Devers rollercoaster, explained, from teenage signing to blockbuster trade. Rafael Devers, San Francisco Giant. That wouldn’t have necessarily been stunning to see in the future if a time-traveler had visited you at the end of 2022. After all, it had been only two years since the Boston Red Sox sent superstar Mookie Betts to the Los Angeles ...2025
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• Dodgers’ Clayton Kershaw Announces He and His Wife Are Expecting Fifth Child

Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw made a heartwarming announcement on Father’s Day. More news: Dodgers Announce Shohei Ohtani Will Be Starting Pitcher for Monday’s Game vs Padres On the ESPN game broadcast, the three-time Cy Young winner announced he and his wife, Ellen, are expecting their fifth child, a baby girl. “We had a …...2025
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• Baseball history unpacked, June 13

Photo by Mickey Pfleger/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content. The Red Baron* comes to Chicago, Ryno retires, and other stories. On Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, Bleed Cubbie Blue is pleased to present a light-hearted, Cubs-centric look at baseball’s colorful past, with plenty of the lore and various narratives to follow as the...2025
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• Opportunity knocks for Atlanta as Rockies come to town
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• BCB After Dark: Alcantara or Gallen?

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which starting pitcher you’d rather the Cubs trade for. It’s Wednesday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and sit with us. There’s no cover charge. Let us know if we can do anything for you. The hostess will seat you now. Th...2025
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• Halladay dies in plane crash off Florida coast
Roy Halladay, a two-time Cy Young Award winner who was the second pitcher to throw a no-hitter in the postseason, died Tuesday when his plane crashed into the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Florida. He was 40....2017
• Seaver, Hall of Famer and Mets legend, dies at 75
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• Arrieta handcuffs Halos as Cubs roll in opener
Jake Arrieta was deemed the National League's best pitcher last year, capturing the Cy Young Award despite sensational -- not to mention historic -- seasons from Zack Greinke and Clayton Kershaw. And on Monday night, in the first game of the 2016 season, the Angels found out why....2016
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• Greinke wins duel as Dodgers extend lead
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• Bumgarner takes tough loss to Dodgers
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• Greinke wins duel as Dodgers extend lead
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• Posey, Freak push Giants' win streak to 5
Conjuring the magic he displayed during his Cy Young Award-winning years, Tim Lincecum allowed three hits in seven innings to lead the Giants to their second straight shutout victory over the Dodgers, a 4-0 verdict on Wednesday night. San Francisco has won five straight....2015
• Dominant Arrieta wins NL Pitcher of Month
The awards keep coming for Cubs right-hander Jake Arrieta. The 2015 National League Cy Young Award winner has carried his brilliance into this season, and on Monday was named the NL Pitcher of the Month....2016
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• Not Yet Abel - July 3, 2025
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• BCB After Dark: Alcantara or Gallen?
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• Mayer Homers Twice, Jobe To Have TJ - June 12, 2025
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• Roman Anthony Gets The Call - June 10, 2025
Roman Anthony, OF, Red Sox The day has finally come. After over two months of constant anticipation and absolute destruction of Triple-A pitching, Roman Anthony was called up to the Boston Red Sox. The number one overall prospect in baseball, he has the upside to make him both a real-life and fantasy superstar. Through 58 minor league games this year, he has slashed .288/.423/.491 with 10 home ru...2025
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• Raleigh in fantasy's top 25? Webb destined for Cy Young? Don't be surprised
Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future....2025
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• Comeback Arms Lead the Way - May 1, 2025
Tony Gonsolin, SP, Dodgers Tony Gonsolin looked impressive in his season debut, allowing three runs on six hits while striking out nine over six innings. He induced 17 whiffs in the night for a 40% whiff rate, with his slider being his most effective swing-and-miss pitch, with six whiffs on eleven swings. This was about as good of a start as you could ask for, considering Gonsolin hasn't pitched s...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for April 16, 2025

Photo by Rich Graessle/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Have they tried turning the bats off and then on again? Kansas City Royals star Bobby Witt Jr. and manager Matt Quatraro talk about a rough series opening against the New York Yankees. “You like to swing the bats a little bit better. Sometimes, you have to give credit to the opposing pitcher, too,” Royals manager Matt Quatraro said. “...2025
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• The Schwellenbach Breakout Is Here - April 5, 2025
Spencer Schwellenbach, SP, Atlanta Braves Schwellenbach was a fan-favorite pick in drafts this year as a sleeper pick, and deep gambler's pick for Cy Young if you're into that sort of thing. He did everything he could to validate both of those, tossing 8 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 10 K. He only allowed six hard hit balls and a whopping 39 CSW%. While the Marlins are not a super competitive offensive line...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 22, 2025
Matt Shaw Shaw made his big league debut with the Cubs a couple days ago, and boy was it on a big stage. The Cubs rookie played third during their series in Japan. Shaw went 1-9 during that series, but that isn't really notable. What is notable is that Shaw is now creeping up draft boards, and with multi-positional eligibility between 2B, 3B, and SS, there is a ton of intrigue. He stole 31 bags a...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 20, 2025
Shohei Ohtani, DH (LAD) Ohtani's path to back-to-back 50/50 seasons began on Wednesday in Japan when the Dodgers' superstar blasted his first home run of the regular season, a towering fly off a 99-mph fastball that was initially ruled fan interference but later overruled via replay review. Ohtani finished the 2-game Tokyo series with three hits, including two extra-base hits, and two walks in 10 ...2025
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• Game Thread: White Sox at Dodgers
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• Game 88; Royals at Mariners
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Miami Marlins
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• Not Yet Abel - July 3, 2025
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• MLB Awards Watch: American League Cy Young race has stellar favorite in Tarik Skubal, but it's a loaded field

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• The Cubs have inquired about Seth Lugo, per report
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• John Axford to be inducted to Brewers Wall of Honor
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Houston Astros preview, Sunday 6/29, 1:10 CT

Photo by Matt Dirksen/Chicago Cubs/Getty Images The Cubs go for the series win. Sunday notes... SPLITTING THE DIFFERENCE: This is the Cubs’ 28th series of the season. It is the ninth in which they lost the first game and won the second, including seven on the road, most recently before this series at Detroit and Philadelphia on their previous road trip. The Cubs have split the first two ...2025
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• Poll: NL Cy Young Check-In
While days off and postponements leave clubs around the league without a uniform number of games played, one of the games in this week’s slate will represent the halfway point in the season for every team across MLB. Earlier this week, we checked in on the MVP race in both the American League and the…...2025
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• Battery Power Braves Player of the Week: Ronald Acuña, Jr.

Dale Zanine-Imagn Images It was another week of elite performance from Atlanta’s superstar outfielder. The Atlanta Braves completed this past week with four wins in six games. If that’s all that was known about the week, it would seem the Braves had a successful go of it. However, dropping two-out-of-three to the lowly Miami Marlins as the encore to a sweep of the division-leading New Yor...2025
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• MLB Rumors: Trade Market for Marlins’ $56,000,000 Star Reopens Following Strong Comeback
As the July 31 MLB trade deadline nears, a former Cy Young winner from the Marlins could get the market buzzing after a strong comeback in June....2025
• Cub Tracks has no need to fear

Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images The #1 source for #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB news and notes. Cubs lost a close one as the Tigers hit the ball just a bit further than the Cubs did. A win today would assuage doubts? The going is weird. Cub Tracks™ turned pro a long time ago. Cub Tracks™. Where the great ones run away. Weird to be the underdog, but there you go. The team with the second-best reco...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Might the Cubs need a Snake?

Photo by Norm Hall/MLB Photos via Getty Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks if the team should be interested in a Diamondbacks starter. It’s another Monday evening here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Come on in and join us. We’re so glad to see you. There are still a few tables available. The show ...2025
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• MLB Week 9 Hot or Not: Tarik Skubal presents his Cy Young case, Max Fried and Zach Wheeler struggle

Tarik Skubal throws the final strikeout of his first career complete game, against the Guardians on May 25. | Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Pitching was all the buzz in the last week of May Week nine of the Hot or Not series is all about pitching — both dominant and faulty. This week’s recap covers the fifth full week of the season, May 25-31. AL West Hot: Jose Altuve Altuve ha...2025
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• Outside The Confines: First to 20!

Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images Oh course Shohei Ohtani is among the best yet again. Happy Wednesday, everyone! This week, Shohei Ohtani became the first player to 20 home runs, and we’re only 1⁄3 of the way through the season. Too soon to start crossing our fingers for a 60 home run season? Never! We also have more news bites, looking at a baseball book club; how the Nationals continu...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 28, 2025
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• Braves set to take on Padres with return of Ronald Acuña Jr. looming

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The big story heading into tonight’s game is pretty clear, isn’t it? Nearly one year to the day after tearing the ACL in his left knee, Ronald Acuña Jr. has ben activated from the injured list and will very likely be making his return for the first time in 12 months. For the Atlanta Braves, Acuña’s return can’t come soon enough. Whil...2025
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• 2025 Haters’ Guide to the NL Central #3: St. Louis Cardinals
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