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• NL East contender among teams interested in Walker Buehler

The Braves are among the clubs showing early interest in free agent righty Walker Buehler....2024
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 11

Photo by: Bernstein Associates/Getty Images A M-W-F digest, replete with #Cubs, #MLB, and #MiLB content, gathered from reputable sources. Popeye in the news, and that ain’t all. Strong to the finish. 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 f...2024
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• The 1973 Cubs: A last gasp at contention

Ron Santo at third base for the Cubs at Riverfront Stadium in Cincinnati in 1973 | Diamond Images/Getty Images The core that had brought so many memories but no titles failed again. I’ve written about this star-crossed 1973 Cubs team on quite a number of occasions, so this summary of that ballclub is going to kind of be a conglomeration of the previous articles, with some new material adde...2024
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• The 1972 Cubs: Another failed potential contender

Billy Williams bats for the Cubs at Shea Stadium in August 1972, showing off the unusual road uniforms worn only in that year | Photo by Walter Leporati/Getty Images The Cubs wound up a distant second. The beginning of the 1972 season was marred by a players’ strike, the first such labor stoppage in MLB history. It lasted only a week or so, and it was decided that the games missed would no...2024
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• Offseason Outlook: Philadelphia Phillies

The Phillies won 87 games in 2022 and lost the World Series, won 90 games in 2023 and lost the NLCS, and then won 95 games and the NL East title this season but lost to the Mets in the NLDS. This mixture of progression and decline is becoming increasingly frustrating to a team built…...2024
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• The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?

Jim Hickman scores for the Cubs against the Mets on May 23, 1970 | Photo by James Drake /Sports Illustrated via Getty Images It was another failure, in some ways more frustrating than the fabled ‘69 team. Yesterday, I posted this article about how some players who the Cubs let go for almost nothing in the late 1950s and early 1960s might have helped the 1969 team get over the hump and make...2024
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• The 1973 Cubs: A last gasp at contention
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 23, 2024

Photo by Joshua Sarner/Icon Sportswire/Corbis/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Where does the 2015 World Series rank among Fall Classics? Anthony Franco at MLB Trade Rumors considers Qualifying Offer decisions for free agent pitchers like Michael Wacha. This is a situation where the player accepting a qualifying offer might work out well for everyone involved. It’d give Wacha a $5MM+ raise...2024
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• A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years

Shohei Ohtani scores against the Yankees in June | Brad Penner-Imagn Images ... and what this might mean for the sport going forward, and for the Cubs. The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers did what their owners, management, players and fans expected them to do: Finish with the best regular-season records in their respective leagues, then win the postseason series they had to win to...2024
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• MLB Playoffs: NLDS preview

Two sets of division rivals face off with a trip to the NLCS on the line. The Wild Card series has come and gone and as far as the National League goes, we’ve been left with a pair of spicy divisional matchups that are very likely to deliver when it comes to intensity and drama. The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Dodgers are getting quite used to seeing each other in the postseason, while th...2024
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• A Rockies fan’s guide to the 2024 Division Series

Photo by Patrick McDermott/Getty Images Only 8 teams remain as the ALDS and NLDS start Saturday After a wild week where the underdog won three out of four series, now it’s time for the top seeds to enter the picture. Action in the American League and National League Division Series begins Saturday. The best-of-five series could do through Oct. 12 if needed before the League Championship se...2024
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• This is what it took for the Atlanta Braves to have a “bad” season

Photo by Kevin D. Liles/Atlanta Braves/Getty Images Was this a disappointing season? Absolutely. Should you still be proud of this team for making it this far, regardless? Also, yes. For the third time in as many seasons, the Atlanta Braves are exiting the Postseason without clearing the first hurdle that was ahead of them. In 2022, it was a massive disappointment to lose to the Phillies a...2024
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• MLB Playoffs: National League Preview

Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani helped lead the Dodgers to the top seed in the NL. Is this the season where they break through and return to the World Series. It took a controversial decision by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and a devastating hurricane but finally, we have a set National League postseason field for the 2024 Playoffs. How about that doubleheader, huh? After 162 games, six teams are...2024
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 9/29, 2:20 CT

Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images The Cubs look to finish 2024 with a series sweep. If the Cubs win today, they will finish in second place in the NL Central no matter what the Cardinals do. Not much, of course, but at least something. Sunday notes... WRAPPING THINGS UP: A win today will make the Cubs 45-30, a .600 winning percentage, in their final 75 games, starting July 4. They have ...2024
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• The Linc - CJGJ responds to Micah Parsons calling him out

Photo by Cooper Neill/Getty Images Philadelphia Eagles news and links for 9/25/24. Let’s get to the Philadelphia Eagles links ... Eagles’ C.J. Gardner-Johnson fires back at Micah Parsons criticism: ‘Won a lot more playoff games than you’ - CBS Sports“I don’t know who C.J. Gardner-Johnson thinks he is bro,” Parsons said. “We’ve been dealing with this cat for a while. I think Derek Carr has ...2024
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• MLB Playoffs: NLDS preview
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• Today in baseball history: The 1981 strike begins

Photo by Jonathan Daniel/Getty Images This labor dispute wiped out a third of the season. After threats of a player strike for more than a year, the MLB Players Association took its members out on a strike that began June 12, 1981. A book called “Split Season 1981” by Jeff Katz — well worth reading, incidentally — described what happened in great detail. Here’s what Katz said about it in a...2024
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• An unconventional Cubs Convention: Fans, friendship and love for a baseball team
Danny Rockett A summary of happenings at the first Cubs Con in three years. I am a part of the greatest community in the world: I am a Cubs fan. Cubs fans can be from anywhere and can be anyone. You can be a part of any religion, race, or gender and the bond that ties us all together is a love of the Chicago Cubs. Whether you’re an autograph hound, a fantasy league stats nerd, gear head, o...2023
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Jays, Royals, Mets Full Steam Ahead After Deadline
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"Cubs Hall of Famer Ryne Sandberg helped lead the team to two NL East titles, won the NL MVP Award in 1984, and is one of the most popular Cubs of all time."

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"It’s possible these games could mean absolutely everything to a Cubs team wanting to make the playoffs for the first time in three years while being totally meaningless to a Braves team that has a 100 percent chance to not just make the playoffs but win the division: FanGraphs NL East division odds 8."

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"True, they had won the NL East in 2018 and would do so again in 2019, but they clearly saw the value in beginning to lock up young players long-term at below-market rates."

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"Javier Báez strikes out five times as Mets' NL East lead takes another hit with loss to Marlins"

2020
"MLB shuts down Marlins and Phillies, revises schedule for NL East, AL East teams amid COVID-19 outbreak"

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"Culberson, 30, played a big role for the Atlanta organization in its two consecutive NL East title years,…"

2018
"NL East Notes: Yelich, Mets, Arrieta, Rizzo"

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"Phils slow Nats' march to NL East title; No. is 2"

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"Mets NL East faves?"

2015
"Lucas Duda hit a grand slam in the first inning Saturday at Great American Ball Park and the Mets never looked back, winning a 10-2 game over the Reds to clinch their first NL East title and playoff berth since 2006."

2014
"Bryce Harper Celebrates in Custom Firemans Helmet After Nationals Clinch NL East"

• NL East contender among teams interested in Walker Buehler
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 11
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 23, 2024
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• A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years
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• Phillies extend manager Thomson through 2026
Rob Thomson, who guided the Phillies to a 95-67 record and their first NL East title since 2011, had his contract extended through the 2026 season....2024
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• MLB Playoffs: NLDS preview
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• A Rockies fan’s guide to the 2024 Division Series
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• MLB Playoffs: National League Preview
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• Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds preview, Sunday 9/29, 2:20 CT
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• The Linc - CJGJ responds to Micah Parsons calling him out
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• The 1973 Cubs: A last gasp at contention
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• The 1972 Cubs: Another failed potential contender
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• The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?
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• A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years
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• Phillies Notes: Outfield, Hoffman, Coaching Staff
The Phillies’ season came to a crushing end last night. The NL East champs were bounced by the division rival Mets. It was the second straight year in which their playoff results have taken a step back. Philadelphia went from the 2022 NL pennant to last year’s NLCS appearance to the Division Series. Matt Gelb…...2024
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• Phillies fans were going through it as only Philadelphians can after loss to Mets

We feel for you Phillies fans, but this is incredible content The Philadelphia Phillies enjoyed a magical regular season. They finished with a 95-67 regular season record, six games ahead of the Atlanta Braves in the NL East and with the second-best record in the National League. That earned them the No. 2 seed in the NL playoffs, and a bye ahead of the NLDS. However, that magical season came to a...2024
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• Today in 1984 Cubs history: The curtain call

Wrigley Field, September 27, 1984 | Al Yellon Six days after the Cubs clinched the NL East, something truly special happened at Wrigley Field. The Cubs had clinched the NL East division title September 24 in Pittsburgh, their first postseason berth in 39 years. A few games remained on the regular-season schedule, including this one, Game 162 of the 1984 season. There was, of course, much e...2024
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• MLB Postseason 2024: Bracket, start dates, TV times, matchups

Photo by Rob Tringali/MLB Photos via Getty Images Game times for the Wild Card Series are set Major League Baseball’s postseason will get underway on Tuesday, October 1 with the start of the Wild Card Series. The field for the American League is set, but the National League will need one additional day to round things out with three teams vying for two remaining spots. The Atlanta Braves,...2024
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 23, 2024
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• A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years
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• Some 2024 thoughts about MLB expansion and realignment

Salt Lake City skyline | Photo by: Joe Sohm/Visions of America/Universal Images Group via Getty Images It’s gonna happen eventually. Here’s how I see it as of now. Every time I post on this topic it generates some interesting and healthy discussion, so I figured, “Why not try talking about expansion and realignment again? Haven’t done it here in a couple of years!” It’s been said on a numb...2024
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• Phillies fans were going through it as only Philadelphians can after loss to Mets
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• This day in Braves History: The Niekro brothers make history together

Phil beats his brother Joe and they both end up going down in baseball history. Braves Franchise History 1912: The Giants clinch the National League flag with a sweep of the Braves, winning, 8-3 and 4-0. Christy Mathewson coasts to his 23rd win in the opener and Al Demaree, recently called up from Mobile where he was 25-10, shuts out the Braves on seven hits in the nitecap. Demaree strikes out ni...2024
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• The Linc - CJGJ responds to Micah Parsons calling him out
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• BCB After Dark: Dansby Swanson progress report

Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images The late-night/early-morning spot for Cubs fans asks you to grade Dansby Swanson’s time with the Cubs Welcome back to another week at BCB After Dark: the coolest club for night owls, early risers, new parents and Cubs fans abroad. Please come in and join us. We still have a few tables available. There’s no cover charge. Bring your own beverage. BCB After Dark...2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Nats drop 3 of 4 to Cubs with 5-0 loss, 6 of 7 on final road trip of 2024...

Notes and quotes on the Nationals’ wrapping up the road schedule for 2024, and hopefully finishing strong at home this week... Davey Martinez’s club was 0 for 7 with runners in scoring position and seven left on base in their 5-0 loss to the Cubs in Chicago’s Wrigley Field on Sunday afternoon, their third loss in four games on the final road stop of the season. Washington’s Nationals wrapped up th...2024
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• Washington Nationals news & notes: Jake Irvin does it again against Braves; Nats win, 5-1...

Notes and quotes on a strong start by Jake Irvin, who’s pwned the Braves this season... Winless in his last four starts (8.14 ERA, a 5.99 FIP, .326/.396/.558 line against in 21 IP), Jake Irvin, 27, had struggled in the second half (a 6.12 ERA, a 5.56 FIP, and a .290/.340/.525 line against in 9 GS and 50 IP), to reproduce the results from his strong first half (3.49 ERA, a 3.87 FIP, and a .231/.283...2024
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• Braves News: Matt Olson, Rasiel Iglesias were Awesome in August, Cam Caminiti Debut, More

Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports As the Braves return home, plenty of news to cover on a Monday off-day. Yes, the Braves did not have the best of weekends against the Phillies. However, they are still very much in control of their own playoff destiny. And with a more favorable schedule on the horizon for the next week and a half and 11 of their next 13 games at home, Atlanta is in good posit...2024
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• Mets NL East faves?
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• deGrom silences Phils in one-hit shutout
The Mets arrived in Philadelphia closer in the NL East standings to the fourth-place Phillies than the first-place Nationals, desperate for a series win. Jacob deGrom delivered just that in a 5-0 win over the Phillies on Sunday afternoon at Citizens Bank Park....2016
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• Believe that: Mets win first East title since '06
Lucas Duda hit a grand slam in the first inning Saturday at Great American Ball Park and the Mets never looked back, winning a 10-2 game over the Reds to clinch their first NL East title and playoff berth since 2006. Matt Harvey pitched into the seventh, David Wright iced things with a late three-run homer and the bullpen did the rest, inciting a jubilee in the visiting clubhouse....2015
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• Believe that: Mets win first East title since '06
Lucas Duda hit a grand slam in the first inning Saturday at Great American Ball Park and the Mets never looked back, winning a 10-2 game over the Reds to clinch their first NL East title and playoff berth since 2006. Matt Harvey pitched into the seventh, David Wright iced things with a late three-run homer and the bullpen did the rest, inciting a jubilee in the visiting clubhouse....2015
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• Cole Hamels to Rangers: Latest Trade Details, Comments and Reaction
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• Mets' DC rally: 'This was amazing!'
The Mets showed the Nationals on Tuesday night who's boss in the National League East as New York outslugged Washington, 8-7, at Nationals Park. With the victory, the Mets are now six games ahead of the Nationals in the N.L. East race....2015
• Mets' DC rally: 'This was amazing!'
The Mets showed the Nationals on Tuesday night who's boss in the National League East as New York outslugged Washington, 8-7, at Nationals Park. With the victory, the Mets are now six games ahead of the Nationals in the N.L. East race....2015
• Bryce Harper Celebrates in Custom Firemans Helmet After Nationals Clinch NL East
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• MLB Week 7 Roundup: You’ll never guess who the hottest team in baseball is!

Bryce Harper has been on a tear this year, helping keep the Phillies at the top of the National League. | Gregory Fisher-USA TODAY Sports The Phillies and Yankees hold the top spots in their respective leagues, while the Rockies ride good vibes right into a winning streak It’s been a wild week around the league! While we still have our heavy-hitting teams that have been holding out on top...2024
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• An unconventional Cubs Convention: Fans, friendship and love for a baseball team
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• Scott Miller's Starting 9: Why Won't Anyone Take a Chance on Yoenis Cespedes?
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• Jason Heyward-Shelby Miller Blockbuster Trade a Win-Win Move Each Had to Make
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• Baseball history unpacked, November 11
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• The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?
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• Royals Rumblings - News for October 23, 2024
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• A few thoughts about the first Dodgers/Yankees World Series in 43 years
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• NL East Notes: Marlins, Urueta, Albernaz, Painter, Yepez
The Marlins are reportedly considering former bench coach Luis Urueta and Guardians bench coach Craig Albernaz for their managerial vacancy, according to the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Urueta is perhaps something of an unusual candidate since the Marlins already fired him as part of their wide-ranging purge of the coaching staff, training staff, and…...2024
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• The 1970 Cubs were better than the 1969 Cubs. Why didn’t they win?
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• BCB After Dark: Dansby Swanson progress report
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• Braves NL Wild Card Report: September 22

Photo by Mary DeCicco/MLB Photos via Getty Images An Acuña is currently helping an NL East team get into the Postseason. It’s not Ronald and it’s not the Braves, though. For what feels like the umpteenth time in this NL Wild Card race for the Atlanta Braves, it was one step forward but two steps back. Atlanta got the job done against the Marlins but unfortunately, everybody else in the rac...2024
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• Takeaways from Braves-Rockies: A missed opportunity

Photo by Todd Kirkland/MLB Photos via Getty Images The Braves still won the series but they also missed a golden chance gain as much ground as possible in the NL Wild Card race. Heading into this series, the Atlanta Braves were going for a sweep in order to set the record straight against a Colorado Rockies team that tripped them up in a major way back at Coors Field. For the first two ga...2024
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• The next four games could sway the direction of the NL East

Photo by Heather Barry/Getty Images The Braves appear to be peaking at the right time and the Phillies recovered from their stumble in Atlanta last week. We could be in for a very exciting series in Philadelphia this weekend. I probably sound like a broken record at this point but yeah, this is a crucial series coming up between the Atlanta Braves and the Philadelphia Phillies. The Braves...2024
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• Reynaldo López returns to the mound as Braves face off with Phillies

Photo by Matthew Grimes Jr./Atlanta Braves/Getty Images The big man is back and he couldn't have come back at a better time. Following what turned out to be a productive (if, once again, costly) road trip out West, the Atlanta Braves are now back home and will be put to the test as the NL East-leading Philadelphia Phillies are coming to town to start a three-game series. Obviously, the ba...2024
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• What to watch for at the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images We’ve already seen a bunch of familiar faces in new (and old) places and it’s likely that the wheeling and dealing will continue right up to the 6 P.M. E.T. deadline. Later today at 6 P.M. E.T., MLB’s Trade Deadline will come and go and while today might be the deadline, we’ve already seen plenty of fireworks. Entering Tuesday, 28 of the 30 teams in MLB ...2024
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