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Astros 3B breaks out of slump in contract year

He was saying goodbye to baseballs as he led the Astros to a 9-2 win over the Athletics on Monday. He came into Monday night’s matchup with just one home run but tripled the statistic by game's end.

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Athletics promote left-hander for MLB debut

The pitcher will be making his MLB debut as soon as he gets into a game.

Athletics place Paul Blackburn on IL

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / MLB Trade Rumors / 19 minutes ago

Paul Skenes' promotion has plenty of implications for Pirates

Paul Skenes’ promotion to the Pirates’ rotation brought came with plenty of fanfare, but beyond the simple arrival of perhaps the sport’s top pitching prospect, there are also broader implications for his addition to the roster.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 47 minutes ago

Is Tigers' Spencer Torkelson's offensive resurgence for real?

Will the real Spencer Torkelson please stand up?

Torkelson's bat coming to life as Tigers, Marlins collide

Tigers use 3-run eighth to top Marlins

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 39 minutes ago

Sandy Alderson denies involvement in Mets, Billy Eppler IL controversy

Alderson addressed speculation that he was the author of an anonymous letter sent to the commissioner's office altering Major League Baseball to rules violations by Eppler.

Mets’ Kodai Senga addresses recovery setback

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 6 minutes ago

Three ways Pirates' Paul Skenes can build off his MLB debut

Here are adjustments and improvements Paul Skenes should make in his next start, scheduled Friday at the Cubs, and for the longer term.

Skenes impressed but doesn't make list of top five debuts

Pirates build big lead, then fend off Brewers

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Clay Holmes is becoming one of the Yankees' biggest difference-makers

New York Yankees relief pitcher Clay Holmes is quickly establishing himself as one of the best closers in baseball.

Nestor Cortes may be pitching to stay in Yankees' rotation

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 1 hour ago

Mets' Alonso discusses if struggles are related to pending free agency

Mets' Pete Alonso discusses if struggles are related to pending free agency

One can't help but wonder if playing for a new contract and not knowing about his future with the Mets beyond the All-Star break is weighing Alonso down.

Mets share worrisome Kodai Senga update

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New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 21 minutes ago

Mets’ Kodai Senga addresses recovery setback

The New York Mets raised eyebrows when they revealed that ace Kodai Senga had essentially paused his rehab.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

Yoshinobu Yamamoto shaky in first game against Giants

Yamamoto got his first taste of the Dodgers-Giants rivalry Monday night in the hostile Oracle Park.

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Tyson Miller News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Cubs acquiring veteran reliever from Mariners

He had a productive month in the Pacific Northwest. He threw 11 2/3 frames over nine appearances, allowing four earned runs. Miller punched out 12 against one walk with a solid 12.6 percent swinging strike percentage.

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Struggling Cubs reliever placed on injured list

David Peralta opts out of Cubs deal

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 11 hours ago

Report: Orioles monitoring three trade targets for closer role

Report: Orioles monitoring these three trade targets for closer role

The Orioles lead the American League with a 26-13 record, putting them half a game above the Yankees at the top of the AL East. Baltimore again looks like one of the best teams in the league and is trending toward buying at the deadline.

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Orioles designate outfielder for assignment

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Cincinnati Reds News / MLB Trade Rumors / 1 hour ago

Reds place key outfielder on injured list with broken thumb

He was one of the Reds best players in 2023. He frequently occupied one of the top two spots in the batting order and turned in a .279/.352/.467 line across 556 plate appearances.

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Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / 58 minutes ago

Struggling Cubs reliever placed on injured list

Here in 2024, he has a 4.67 ERA through 18 appearances. His walk rate is up to 8 percent and his strikeout rate is way down to 17.3 percent. The velocity is down a bit on all five of his pitches, per Statcast.

David Peralta opts out of Cubs deal

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MLB News / Yardbarker / 23 hours ago

Early Sunday MLB games to air on The Roku Channel

MLB fans will need one more streaming service to watch games on Sunday afternoons, but at least this one is free.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / 59 minutes ago

MLB announces partnership with Roku for Sunday broadcasts

MLB announced that it has officially reached a deal with Roku to broadcast Sunday games. The first game of the new multiyear deal will be May 19.

Former MLB home runs leader announces his retirement

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Baltimore Orioles News / MLB Trade Rumors / 51 minutes ago

Orioles designate outfielder for assignment

His spot on the roster will go to veteran Austin Hays, who has been reinstated from the 10-day injured list after missing about three weeks with a strained calf.

Reports: Orioles set to call up OF Kyle Stowers

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Pittsburgh Pirates News / Yardbarker / 12 minutes ago

Pirates' Paul Skenes impressed but doesn't make list of top-five debuts

With Skenes' debut in mind, here are the top five debuts of the past 25 seasons, ranked in inverse order.

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New York Yankees News / Yardbarker / 10 hours ago

Nestor Cortes may be pitching to stay in Yankees' rotation

The New York Yankees are going to have to make a decision relatively soon.

Early Sunday MLB games to be broadcast on The Roku Channel

Pirates' Paul Skenes impressed but doesn't make list of best debuts

Mets share Kodai Senga update

Steven Matz shut down from throwing after ongoing discomfort

Astros facing roster questions after slow start to the season

New York Mets News / Yardbarker / 26 minutes ago

Mets share worrisome Kodai Senga update

It sounds like advertised New York Mets ace Kodai Senga won't be returning to the rotation when he's eligible to be reinstated to the roster on May 27.

After finally solving Braves, Mets shift focus to Phillies

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San Diego Padres News / Yardbarker / 8 hours ago

Watch: Padres star passes father on all-time home runs list

San Diego Padres right fielder Fernando Tatis Jr. must be making his father proud, even if he's shattering his records

Cubs hold on for series win vs. Pirates

Yankees pound five home runs to take down Rays

Watch: Yankees' Aaron Judge hammers 10th homer of 2024

Mariners' Julio Rodriguez shows why he's one of the best sluggers in MLB

Diamondbacks offense comes alive in win over Orioles

Austin Riley News / MLB Trade Rumors / 10 hours ago

Braves star leaves game early due to left side soreness

A top-seven finisher in NL MVP voting in each of the last three seasons, he has hit only .245/.319/.388 over his first 163 plate appearances, with just three home runs.

Braves ask Bryce Elder to continue strong pitching run vs. Mets

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Oakland Athletics News / MLB Trade Rumors / 0 minutes ago