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MLB trade deadline preview for all 30 teams

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The MLB trade deadline is Aug. 3. Teams like the Dodgers, Braves, and Yankees aim to solidify playoff rosters, while fringe clubs must decide between buying or selling. Key focuses include pitching upgrades, offensive consistency, and assessing postseason viability. read more


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Braves Hold Top Spot in Week 9 Power Rankings

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The Dodgers and Braves remain elite, while the Rays, Brewers, and Yankees lead contenders. Jacob Misiorowski dominates with triple-digit velocity, and the Cubs suffer a 10-game skid. Arizona debuts in the top 10 as May ends. read more

Memorial Day MLB Standings Reveal Surprises and Letdowns

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2026 Memorial Day MLB standings show AL mediocrity, with Tigers, Mariners as big disappointments. Rays, Braves, Brewers are top contenders. Low-payroll teams like Rays excel while high-payroll teams like Mets struggle. read more

Rays Crack Top 3 in MLB Power Rankings Shakeup

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In MLB Week 8, the Rays debut at No. 3, their highest since 2023, while the White Sox rise to No. 14 after a record-loss 2024. The Angels fall to last place, and the Braves remain atop the rankings. read more

Z. Neto Strikes Out Twice in Quick At-Bat

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Z. Neto strikes out again, going 0-2 in the count. This marks a tough at-bat for the player, highlighting his struggles at the plate in this game. read more

Louisville Bats host Nothing Night, stripping baseball to its core

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Louisville Bats hosted "Nothing Night," eliminating all on-field promotions, music, and ad-reads for pure baseball sounds. Organ music accompanied the game, but natural noises like bat cracks and crowd roars prevailed. Indianapolis won 10-8. read more

Manager firings shake up MLB power rankings

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Week 5 MLB power rankings: Red Sox and Phillies fired managers after poor starts. The Mets rank worst at 10-20. Surprises include Reds, Rays, and Pirates in top 10. Dodgers remain No. 1. read more

Big Spenders Flounder as ABS Era Takes Hold

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First MLB month reveals costly failures: Mets, Phillies, Red Sox, Astros struggle despite top payrolls. ABS challenge system is a hit with fans. Yordan Álvarez, Mike Trout dominate. Breakout pitchers like Cam Schlittler shine. read more

Italy Saves Team USA in WBC Stunner

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Vinnie Pasquantino hit three home runs, leading Italy to a 9-1 win over Mexico. This victory eliminated Mexico and secured Team USA's advancement to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, where they will face Canada. read more

Italys Batting Depth Powers Decisive Baseball Win

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Italy leads with key hits from Teel and Antonacci, who each drove in runs. Caglianone also scored. The lineup is due up again in the sixth, seventh, and eighth innings to extend their advantage. read more

Ippei Mizuhara faces sentencing for stealing $17 million from Ohtani

#Baseball #LegalTroubles

Former interpreter of baseball star Shohei Ohtani, Ippei Mizuhara, faces sentencing for bank and tax fraud after stealing almost $17 million from Ohtani's account. Mizuhara exploited their relationship and took advantage of the language barrier. read more

Dodgers Sign Cy Young Winner Blake Snell to $182M Deal

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Blake Snell and the Los Angeles Dodgers reached a $182m, five-year deal, marking the first significant winter transaction. Adding Snell, a two-time Cy Young Award winner, elevates the Dodgers' rotation to include Ohtani and Yamamoto. # read more

Fan Sues Dodgers Over Ohtani's Historic 51st Stolen Base

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A South Carolina baseball fan is suing the Los Angeles Dodgers over Shohei Ohtani's 51st stolen base, claiming ownership. The fan had an agreement with the Marlins for the base but it ended up with Dodgers. The dispute involves valuable game-used collectibles. read more

Travis Kelce and Taylor Swift Spotted Together at MLB Game

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Travis Kelce jokingly refers to Taylor Swift as his future husband during the Yankees-Guardians ALCS game, sparking rumors online. The lovebirds, attending the game together, received fanfare from MLB's official TikTok with the hashtags and . read more

#Baseball #HallOfFame

Four new baseball Hall of Fame inductees, including Beltré, Mauer, Helton, and Leyland, were celebrated, each with unique paths to success in the sport. Beltré highlighted his journey from a young age, Mauer cherished his time with the Twins, and Helton humbly accepted his honor. read more

#Baseball #SanFranciscoGiants

Willie Mays, the legendary baseball player known as the 'Say Hey Kid' and all-time Giants great, passed away at 93. Famous for his unique talent and joyful demeanor, Mays retired with 660 home runs, leaving a lasting impact on baseball history. read more