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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 once again turn to Bryce Elder in time of need, seek series win in Miami

Photo by David J. Griffin/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images A diminished version of Sandy Alcantara stands in the Braves’ way. Hopefully Elder’s performance doesn’t as well. There was a point, during the fevered stretch run of the 2022 season, when the Braves saw what they believed was an opportunity: to possibly prevent their key starters from wearing down, Bryce Elder could take some star...2025
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• For Orioles’ Bautista, it may be 2023 all over again

NEW YORK—Over the last three weeks, Félix Bautista has demonstrated the dominance the Orioles saw from him in 2023. That wonderful season ended in August and in October, Bautista had Tommy John surgery. That year, Bautista had a 1.48 ERA and struck out 110 batters in 61 innings. Early this season, the Orioles decided to […]...2025
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• A letdown must be avoided in Miami

Photo by Leonardo Fernandez/Getty Images The Braves are feeling good after sweeping the Mets. They’ve got to keep it going in the right direction and they have to avoid slipping up against the Marlins. The last time the Atlanta Braves saw the Miami Marlins, the Braves were absolutely limping back home after they had gone 0-7 to start the season on the road against the Padres and Dodgers. ...2025
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• Men’s College World Series finals: LSU and Coastal Carolina preview and predictions

Steven Branscombe-Imagn Images The men’s College World Series final between LSU and Coastal Carolina is going to be awesome. What began as a field of 64 is down to two, as Coastal Carolina and LSU are the last teams standing in Omaha. Those two teams begin a best-of-three series on Saturday to crown this year’s NCAA baseball champion. Here is a look at both teams, how they got here, player...2025
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• Friday Rockpile: The promising comeback of Germán Márquez

Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images Colorado Rockies news and links for Friday, June 20, 2025 In my list of Rockpile ideas, I have had a lingering item that I dreaded I might have to write: the end of the Germán Márquez era. As the best and most consistent Rockies pitcher since 2017, the cornerstone of an ever-doomed rotation that’s been on the decline since 2019 and the most fun starter to watc...2025
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• What to expect from Shohei Ohtani the pitcher
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• Braves once again turn to Bryce Elder in time of need, seek series win in Miami
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• For Orioles’ Bautista, it may be 2023 all over again
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• A letdown must be avoided in Miami
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• Men’s College World Series finals: LSU and Coastal Carolina preview and predictions
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• Friday Rockpile: The promising comeback of Germán Márquez
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer

Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images Tim Hudson has a great day as the Blue Jays have a bad day. Braves Franchise History 1912: With no hint that a record is about to be set, the Giants coast to a 14-2 lead through eight innings at Boston, then score seven more in the 9th for a 21-2 lead. The Braves rally for ten in the last of the 9th but lose 21-12. The 17 runs are the NL post-1900 record...2025
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• Minor League Wrap: Jordan Wicks returns as Iowa beats Nashville, 6-1

Jordan Wicks | Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Moisés Ballesteros continues to hit in Iowa’s win. A top Cubs prospect starts his season in Mesa. The Iowa Cubs activated left-hander Jordan Wicks off the injured list. Right-hander Will Sanders went on the development list. Right-hander Brandon Birdsell is starting a rehab stint in Mesa. Iowa Cubs The Iowa Cubs drowned out the Nashville Sounds ...2025
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• Max Fried Addresses His 2015 FanGraphs Scouting Report

Fried was coming off an A-Ball season cut short by Tommy John surgery when our 2015 Braves Top Prospects list was published....2025
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• Padres @ Dodgers – June 18, 2025: The return of Emmet Sheehan + Kim getting starts over Conforto
After an ideal start to the series against the Padres with a pair of wins in what basically amounted to back-to-back bullpen games for the Dodgers along with some guy returning, they have another notable return on the mound today in Emmet Sheehan, who will make his return from Tommy John surgery. Emmet is back!Tonight's …...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for May 9, 2025

One, two, three, four, five, SIX wins in a row! | Photo by: Lloyd Bishop/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images One, two, three, four, five... SIX WINS IN A ROW! Anne Rogers penned a touching Mother's Day story about Daniel Lynch, thinking back on his mother now that he’s recently become a parent: Jolie Saunders Lynch died on Sept. 7, 2012, at 43 years old after a ...2025
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• Camp Notes: Sal Frelick adds muscle, Brandon Woodruff pitches live batting practice

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images As the remaining players report to camp, stories of their offseason workout programs take the early focus All players are in Milwaukee Brewers camp now, and the full team is getting ready for the start of game action. Many of the players in camp took batting practice for the first time yesterday, and we’re getting some new reports on what players did with their offs...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for January 17, 2025

I couldn’t find any good “Uecker Royals” pictures, so how about Bob Uecker interviewing Hank Aaron? | Photo by 1975 Diamond Images via Getty Images We have reached the winter lull of the baseball season Oh, boy. We’ve really hit the winter doldrums. The last story from The Star was last week when Lorenzen signed. There hasn’t been a new story on the Royals site since Tuesday. Their last ...2025
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Fifty-Six Reasons to Pay Attention in Spring Training
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"Today in Cubs history: Kerry Wood strikes out 16 Reds"

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"Phillies' Harper undergoes Tommy John surgery"

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"Ohtani completes final step in Tommy John rehab"

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"Yanks lose No. 2 MLB prospect Torres for year"

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"Richard Sherman's Girlfriend Ashley Moss Gives Birth to Son Rayden"

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"Harvey on board with Mets' plans for him in 2015"

• Men’s College World Series finals: LSU and Coastal Carolina preview and predictions
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• Friday Rockpile: The promising comeback of Germán Márquez
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer
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• BCB After Dark: The untouchables

Sam Navarro-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks which minor league prospect should be the last one the Cubs part with. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come on in out of the heat. We’ve got the best music and the best companionship. There’s no cover charge. We’ve ...2025
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• Ahead of Shohei Ohtani’s Return, Here’s How 5 MLB Pitchers Fared After a Second Tommy John Surgery
Shohei Ohtani's return following his second Tommy John surgery offers an opportunity to look at how other pitchers fared after their second surgery....2025
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• Braves 2025 MLB Draft Preview: Looking at recent classes

Spencer Schwellenbach | Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Taking a look at the hits and misses of the Atlanta Braves drafts over the last four years, and what you can read into potential 2025 selections. With the 2025 MLB Draft just a month away it’s time to take a look at how the Atlanta Braves past few drafts have turned out, and what exactly can be taken from them to apply to their potential...2025
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• Padres minor league update: Week 11

Lots of movement in the minors The San Diego Padres minor league teams made lots of adjustments this past week, with many players on the move and some noted promotions included. The two upper level teams had winning records while the two A-level teams had losing records and the rookie league team had a .500 record. Padres starter Matt Waldron had another good outing with El Paso, going five inning...2025
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• AL Week 12 Strategy-June 15, 2025
In The Field 3B Isaac Paredes left Thursday's game early with a left hamstring injury. Paredes is hitting .255 with 15 HR, 37 R, 42 RBI, and 0 SB. 3B Jazz Chisholm Jr. was not in the Yankees lineup on Thursday due to left groin tightness. He was back in the lineup on Saturday. Chisholm Jr. is hitting .214 with 9 HR, 21 R, 25 RBI, and 10 SB. He is hitting the ball hard (15% Barrels) but has struc...2025
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• Braves News: Atlanta routs Rockies, Nacho Alvarez rehabbing, and more

Jordan Godfree-Imagn Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Friday. The Atlanta Braves started the weekend series on a high note after Friday night’s 12-4 defeat over the Colorado Rockies. Bryce Elder got the ball to start the game; he threw 3.1 mediocre innings and allowed each of Colorado’s runs. The Atlanta offense, however, finally came to life and put together a few crooked number ...2025
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• Outside The Confines: A Tiger on the prowl

Photo by G Fiume/Getty Images Javier Báez is El Mago again. A Brewers rookie has an impressive debut. A look ahead to the trade deadline and the draft. And other baseball news. Let’s go surfing now. Everybody’s learning how. Come on and safari with me. I’m leading with this one because it’s the one that will bring the most joy to your heart. Jesse Rogers tells of how the Tigers’ Javier ...2025
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• A letdown must be avoided in Miami
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• Friday Rockpile: The promising comeback of Germán Márquez
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer
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• Braves 2025 MLB Draft Preview: Looking at recent classes
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!

Angels’ starter Yusei Kikuchi pitches at Fenway Park. | Paul Rutherford-Imagn Images Roman Anthony’s debut doesn’t impress Welcome back to the Hot or Not feature series! This week’s recap covers the 11th full week of the season, June 8-14. AL West Hot: Angels rotation shines Angels starters were locked in last week. Although only Yusei Kikuchi earned a win, the starters scattered 15 runs...2025
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• AL Week 12 Strategy-June 15, 2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 12, 2025

Photo by Jay Biggerstaff/Getty Images The Royals are 8-27 this decade against the Yankees (including postseason). ICYMI, Cole Ragans is headed to the IL with a rotator cuff injury: “It wasn’t like I threw a singular pitch and felt something,” Ragans said. “It was nothing like that. After, just got pretty stiff. Did some treatments and stuff. It just never really got better.” After Monday’...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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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 10, 2025

Photo by Geoff Stellfox/Getty Images Congrats to AL Player of the Week Vinnie Pasquantino! Vinnie Pasquantino is named American League Player of the Week. The Royals welcome the New York Yankees to Kauffman Stadium on Tuesday evening. Pasquantino, who owns a nine-game hitting streak, looks to continue his torrid stretch at home. “Vinnie has been swinging the bat really well for like six, ...2025
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• A letdown must be avoided in Miami
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• Men’s College World Series finals: LSU and Coastal Carolina preview and predictions
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• BCB After Dark: The untouchables
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• Braves 2025 MLB Draft Preview: Looking at recent classes
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• Outside The Confines: A Tiger on the prowl
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• Royals Rumblings - News for June 12, 2025
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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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• Braves News: AJ Smith-Shawver, Chris Sale, Losing Streak Ends, More

Benny Sieu-Imagn Images A bittersweet day for the Braves. On Monday, the Braves were finally able to put together one of their most complete games of the season. Chris Sale was sensational, the offense showed of its power potential, and the bullpen did well (with what little it was needed) in a 7-1 victory over the Brewers. While the Braves have had plenty of struggles as of late, finall...2025
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• Nationals Cade Cavalli Looks Big League Ready. What’s The Hold-Up?

The Berkshire Eagle Cade Cavalli is healthy and looking like his former self in Rochester, but even as big league rotation guys struggle, he hasn’t gotten the call It has been a long road back to the major leagues for Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli. He made his big league debut in August of 2022 against the Athletics, pitched 4 1⁄3 innings of 7-run ball, and then was shut down with an arm...2025
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• Braves News: May reflections, Drake Baldwin, Spencer Schwellenbach stars, more

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Atlanta Braves news and notes from Saturday Well we’re fully into the summer now. On the bright side, the Braves have their stars back and Ronald Acuna looks every bit of himself, at least at the plate and with his arm in the outfield. Matt Olson is playing well and Austin Riley has shown signs of turning the corner in the last few games,...2025
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• Richard Sherman's Girlfriend Ashley Moss Gives Birth to Son Rayden
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• Perfect 'pen helps McCarthy earn win No. 2
Brandon McCarthy won his second consecutive start after returning from Tommy John surgery, with the Dodgers bullpen finishing off the final four innings of a three-hitter and 4-3 win over the Padres on Saturday afternoon at Dodger Stadium....2016
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• McCarthy returns with scoreless outing vs. Rox
Brandon McCarthy is the latest starter to step up in the absence of ace Clayton Kershaw, making a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery on Sunday as the Dodgers finished off a series sweep of Colorado, 4-1, for their fourth consecutive win....2016
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• McCarthy stymies Rockies in season debut
Brandon McCarthy is the latest starter to step up in the absence of ace Clayton Kershaw, making a triumphant return from Tommy John surgery on Sunday as the Dodgers finished off a series sweep of Colorado, 4-1, for their fourth consecutive win....2016
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• Source: Sherman might need elbow surgery
Seahawks cornerback Richard Sherman played Super Bowl XLIX with torn ligaments in his left elbow that may require Tommy John surgery in the off season, according to a source....2015
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• Matt Harvey Won't Be on Strict Innings Limit, Will Pitch in Playoffs
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• Mets' Syndergaard to have Tommy John surgery
New York Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard has a torn ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow and will undergo Tommy John surgery this week, the team announced Tuesday....2020
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• Sherman to have surgery; Thomas getting 2nd opinion
Richard Sherman will undergo Tommy John surgery after injuring his elbow in the NFC Championship Game. Seahawks safety Earl Thomas will have a second opinion on his shoulder injury before deciding on surgery....2015
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• AL Week 12 Strategy-June 15, 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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• AL Week 10 Strategy-May 31, 2025
In The Field OF Evan Carter (quad) ran sprints on Wednesday and started a rehab assignment on Friday with Triple-A Round Rock. He has been out for two weeks with the injury. OF Alejandra Osuna and OF Sam Haggerty have been playing in the outfield in his absence. Carter hit .182 with 1 HR, 5 R, 3 RBI, and 3 SB in 37 PA before getting injured. 3B Yoan Moncada left Wednesday's game early with right...2025
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• Buy Low on Mark Vientos and Matt McLain? - May 31, 2025
Matt McLain (2B-CIN) went 1-4 with a strikeout as he batted 9th against the Cubs on Friday. The 25 year-old has largely scuffled in his return to action after missing the entire 2024 campaign, compiling a .179 average, 6 homers, 18 RBI, 24 runs scored, and 11 steals (in 11 chances) across 203 PA. His strikeout rate is up to 31.5% (was 28.5% in 2023) while his contact rate is predictably down a bit...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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• AL Week 2 Strategy-April 5, 2025
In The Field SS Zach Neto started a rehab assignment with Triple-A Salt Lake City. He hit a solo home run on Thursday night. He is getting closer to a return because he was able to play in the field on Friday night. He is tracking towards a return sometime next week. He is looking to build off his strong 2024 season (.249 AVG with 23 HR/30 SB). The Angels have been mixing and matching at short w...2025
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• Coming Down the Homestretch- Preseason Prep- March 23, 2025
As we come close to the domestic Opening Day on Thursday, rosters and rotations are falling in line. Players are getting slotted into where they will open the season. There are also still some moves. And, of course, not a day goes by without some injury news to raise questions about how playing time will be impacted. The Tigers were a surprise participant in the 2024 postseason. P Tarik Skubal ca...2025
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• Preseason Prep - March 19, 2025
Drake Baldwin (C-ATL) appears likely to open the 2025 campaign as Atlanta's starting backstop. That is interesting news from a fantasy standpoint given Baldwin's status as the organization's top prospect. As a 23 year-old last season, he batted .276 with 16 dingers, 88 RBI, and 58 runs scored across 551 total PA at the Double-A and Triple-A levels. He showed strong command of the plate with a 13% ...2025
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• Sometimes It Hurts- Preseason Prep- March 17, 2025
Happy St. Patrick's Day! The Luck o' the Irish hasn't been with several teams and players so far in Spring Training as a rash of injuries has hit them. The first game that counts will be tomorrow when the Dodgers and Cubs face off in Tokyo. SS Mookie Betts may not be playing in the two games of the Tokyo Series. He has been suffering an illness that has forced him to miss the exhibition games tha...2025
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• Braves once again turn to Bryce Elder in time of need, seek series win in Miami
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• A letdown must be avoided in Miami
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• Men’s College World Series finals: LSU and Coastal Carolina preview and predictions
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• Friday Rockpile: The promising comeback of Germán Márquez
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• Minor League Wrap: Jordan Wicks returns as Iowa beats Nashville, 6-1
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• BCB After Dark: The untouchables
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• Series Preview: Milwaukee Brewers @ Chicago Cubs

Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Brewers head to Wrigley for first time in 2025 The Milwaukee Brewers are set for a three-game series with their rivals to the south, as they’ll head to Wrigley Field to take on the Chicago Cubs beginning Tuesday evening. Chicago, at 44-28, sits in first in the NL Central, 5.5 games ahead of the 39-34 Brewers in second. While the Brewers wrapped up their homesta...2025
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• MLB Week 11 Hot or Not: Rox get their first walk-off!
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• This Day in Braves History: Tim Hudson pitches eight scoreless innings and hits a homer
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• Juan Soto is bringing juice back to the Subway Series

Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images The best young hitter in baseball took the Yankees to their first World Series in 15 years before moving across town in free agency. Now, he returns to the Bronx as two division leaders clash. On December 7, 2023, the New York Yankees swung a blockbuster trade with the San Diego Padres. It cost a pretty penny, with future Cy Young contender Michael King le...2025
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• BCB After Dark: Replacement Steele

Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks who is the best long-term replacement for Justin Steele. It’s another week here at BCB After Dark: the hippest spot for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. We’re glad you decided to stop by. Come on in and sit with us. There’s no cover charge. We still have a couple of good tables av...2025
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• Game Thread #12: Milwaukee Brewers (6-5) @ Colorado Rockies (2-8)

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images Brewers look to end woeful series streak in Colorado Astute Brewers observers will undoubtedly have heard over the past couple of days an interesting fact about the Milwaukee Brewers: they, despite being one of the best teams in baseball over the past seven years, haven’t won a series in Colorado since 2018, despite them being one of the worst teams in baseba...2025
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• Today in White Sox History: April 1

On this day 18 years ago, Matt Thornton was guaranteed his White Sox duds for another three years. | Jeff Gross/Getty Images Matt Thornton is rewarded for a great 2006 — and become a high-leverage cornerstone on the South Side 1901 Following teammate Clark Griffith, who signed with the White Sox to become player-manager, Chicago Colts (Cubs) pitcher Nixey Callahan jumped leagues to the Whi...2025
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• MLB Power Rankings: Which teams can challenge the Dodgers?

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Dodgers look like the cream of the crop but there are several teams that could challenge for their crown. Every Major League Baseball team begins a brand new baseball season with hope. In the spring of 1993, as a fresh-faced 16-year-old Phillies fan living in suburban bliss, I had no right to believe that summer was going to be anythin...2025
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• Royals Rumblings - News for March 26, 2025

Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images One. More. Day. MLB.com’s Anne Rogers has some huge questions surrounding the Kansas City Royals’ “Great Unknown” in 2025. The Royals weren’t able to bring in the middle-of-the-order bat they wanted this offseason, so the pressure is on for MJ Melendez and Hunter Renfroe to improve from a year ago and provide a power threat in the fifth and sixth spots. C...2025
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• Outside The Confines: Vandalizing history

Photo by Hulton Archive/Getty Images The Department of Defense dishonors a hero before reversing course. The pitching injuries are stacking up. The Orioles set a record and no one noticed. A high school baseball powerhouse. Good morning. No comments today. I know most of you would be respectful, but better safe than sorry. The Department of Defense temporarily removed a article praising...2025
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• 2025 NL East Season Preview: Miami Marlins

Photo by Jasen Vinlove/Miami Marlins/Getty Images Well, at least Sandy Alcantara’s back, because a lot of this roster looks bad. Ah, the Miami Marlins. Whether they’re serving in their usual position at-or-near the bottom of the NL East or they’re shocking the baseball world with an appearance (or even a deep run) in October, this is a team that’s spent most of its existence with one eye s...2025
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