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Phillies reportedly willing to hand blank check to star slugger

Philadelphia Phillies designated hitter Kyle Schwarber is slated to become a free agent this offseason. That does not necessarily mean that he will be leaving Philadelphia behind.

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Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirms major Aaron Judge news

The Yankees are heading into their most important series of the season so far.

Blue Jays chase Yankees star rookie from worst start of his career

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Jazz Chisholm gets heated with umpire after controversial game-ending call

MLB admits to blowing call that went against Yankees

Mets make shocking Kodai Senga decision amid struggles

Arizona Diamondbacks News / Yardbarker / September 6

Diamondbacks outfielder achieves rare single-season feat

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has quietly put together a generational season.

Diamondbacks belt three home runs, double up Red Sox

26-year-old pitching prospect finally has chance to make MLB debut

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirms major Aaron Judge news

Pat Murphy shares Christian Yelich update amid continued absence

Tigers veteran righty to conclude lost season with hip surgery

MLB News / WI Sports Heroics / September 6

Brewers' Pat Murphy shares Christian Yelich update amid continued absence

Pat Murphy clarified the reason why the team’s leading home run and RBI man remains out.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirms major Aaron Judge news

MLB makes critical change to Willson Contreras' suspension amid Cardinals' playoff push

Juan Soto is in the midst of a historic season for the Mets

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Cole Ragans News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Key starter on comeback trail as Royals seek playoff spot

Cole Ragans is set to begin a rehab assignment on Sunday, with a scheduled two-inning start planned with Triple-A Omaha.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

Former MLB manager and infielder Davey Johnson dies at 82

Longtime Major League manager and infielder Davey Johnson passed away on Friday at age 82.

St. Louis Cardinals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 6

MLB makes change to Willson Contreras' suspension

MLB makes critical change to Willson Contreras' suspension amid Cardinals' playoff push

The Cardinals first baseman had initially been hit with a six-game ban.

Nationals starter Jake Irvin's troubling stretch continues in blowout loss

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy speaks out after losing superstar to injury

Phillies' Nick Castellanos losing playing time in outfield

Tigers key bullpen acquisition lands on IL

Padres place former All-Star pitcher on IL

Jake Irvin News / Yardbarker / September 5

Jake Irvin's troubling trend continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Nationals starter Jake Irvin's troubling stretch continues in blowout loss to Cubs

Needing wins to keep pressure on the Milwaukee Brewers in the National League Central, the Chicago Cubs got the perfect prescription for a win on Friday.

Nationals agree to major league deal with veteran catcher

Cubs’ rookie Cade Horton’s dominant second half in Jake Arrieta territory

Cubs’ injured starter delivers good news after bad rehab outing

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Texas Rangers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Rangers manager speaks out after losing superstar to injury

Rangers manager Bruce Bochy speaks out after losing superstar to injury

He just returned from a sprained ankle and had hit .368 in his past nine games.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone confirms major Aaron Judge news

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 5

Blue Jays chase Yankees star rookie from worst start of his career

This start, by far, was the worst of his young career.

MLB admits to blowing call that went against Yankees

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Detroit Tigers News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Tigers' key bullpen acquisition placed on IL

The Tigers announced Friday that right-hander Kyle Finnegan has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right adductor strain.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 5

Mets make shocking Kodai Senga decision amid struggles

The Mets announced Friday that right-hander Kodai Senga has been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse.

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Reports: Mets to recall pitching prospect Brandon Sproat

Mets, Reds square off in key NL wild-card battle

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Philadelphia Phillies News / Yardbarker / September 4

The under-the-radar NL MVP case you should know about

As of Thursday, the 32-year-old leads the National League in several categories, including batting average, hits and stolen bases.

Phillies earn series win over Brewers in battle of NL's best

Former first-rounder gives Angels hope amid another disappointing season

Aroldis Chapman's historic 2025 season boosts Hall of Fame case

Rays All-Star achieves franchise, MLB history with 40th HR

Jazz Chisholm gets heated with umpire after controversial game-ending call

Paul Skenes News / Yardbarker / September 4

Paul Skenes continues domination, makes Cy Young case

Paul Skenes continues domination vs. Dodgers, makes Cy Young case with another gem

Paul Skenes proved once again that even the best teams can be subdued by great pitching.

Dodgers pitcher accused of pulling shady move with opponent’s first career hit ball

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Twins to activate former All-Star, will start Friday's game

He’ll be activated from the 60-day injured list. Minnesota already has two vacancies on the 40-man roster, so they’ll only need to option a pitcher to create an active roster spot.

Twins lose towering 6-foot-6 pitcher for the rest of the season

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Kansas City Royals News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Royals lose key starter to IL amid race for playoff spot

The Royals announced that they have placed right-hander Seth Lugo on the 15-day injured list due to a lower back strain.

Jo Adell drives in all four Angels runs in win over Royals

Royals turn to rested Noah Cameron in series finale vs. Angels

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Pair of NPB stars hoping to be posted for MLB teams

ESPN’s Jeff Passan reports Thursday that Yomiuri Giants third baseman Kazuma Okamoto and Seibu Lions righty Tatsuya Imai are also hoping to be posted by their clubs and make the jump to MLB.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 4

Yankees once more showcase why they can't be a WS contender

Yankees' late-inning disaster against Astros once more showcases why they can’t be considered a World Series team

The Yankees proved yet again that they are their own worst enemy.

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New York Mets News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Mets 'strongly considering' promotion of another touted pitcher

The Mets have already called up two of the organization’s top three pitching prospects. A third could soon join them.

Juan Soto is in the midst of a historic season for the Mets

Mets slugger shut down, likely out for season

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MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

MLB announces punishments for Tuesday's Giants-Rockies brawl

Major League Baseball is handing out a suspension and multiple fines for Tuesday night’s incident between the San Francisco Giants and the Colorado Rockies.

'Disrespectful' Rafael Devers gets ripped after benches-clearing brawl

Guardians' trade-deadline failure contributing to MLB’s worst offense

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz remain on leave amid probe

Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition diagnosed with UCL sprain

Red Sox to place star rookie on IL

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 3

White Sox's comeback win ends bizarre run of misery

Amid another miserable season, the Chicago White Sox finally snapped one of the strangest droughts in baseball history.

Aroldis Chapman's historic 2025 season boosts Hall of Fame case

Juan Soto is in the midst of a historic season for the Mets

Astros GM Dana Brown encouraged by return of trio of starting pitchers

...but Astros forced to think on their feet after losing other pitcher to injury

Three MLB teams facing key option decisions with season ending

Cleveland Guardians News / Yardbarker / September 3

Guardians' trade-deadline failure contributing to MLB’s worst offense

Although it may not have been noticeable after their seven-run outburst against the Boston Red Sox on Tuesday, despite the loss, the Cleveland Guardians offense has been the worst in baseball for over a month.

Guardians' Emmanuel Clase, Luis Ortiz remain on leave amid probe

Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition diagnosed with UCL sprain

Red Sox to place star rookie on injured list

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Brewers' trade-deadline acquisition diagnosed with UCL sprain

The Brewers announced Wednesday that they’ve placed right-hander Shelby Miller on the 60-day injured list due to a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow.

Phillies' Aaron Nola puts sterling track record vs. Brewers on the line

Phillies rally from 5-1 deficit to edge Brewers in slugfest

Nationals agree to major league deal with veteran catcher

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