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Freeman gives L.A. franchise-record 107th win
SAN DIEGO — Freddie Freeman singled in Mookie Betts with one out in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles…
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Glasnow happy with results in first start since ’21
CLEVELAND — The Tampa Bay Rays welcomed a big addition back to the mound ahead of what could be another…
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Aaron Judge hits his 61st home run, tying Roger Maris, in quest for 62
Baseball history is on the horizon as Aaron Judge tied Roger Maris’ American League record of 61 home runs with…
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Yankees’ Judge hits 61st homer, ties Maris’ record
4:54 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. TORONTO — New York…
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MLB mulls options for Mets-Braves as Ian looms
Major League Baseball is considering contingency plans for this weekend’s crucial series in Atlanta between the Mets and Braves as…
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Yankees clinch AL East; Judge stays at 60 homers
10:01 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. TORONTO — From a…
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Marlins’ Bleier tossed after 3 balks in same at-bat
Miami Marlins lefty Richard Bleier had himself an inning to forget Tuesday night against the Mets in New York, making…
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Maple Leafs star Auston Matthews throws out first pitch at Yankees-Blue Jays game
Auston Matthews briefly stole the spotlight from Aaron Judge when he threw the first ceremonial pitch ahead of Tuesday’s matchup…
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Cardinals clinch NL Central title, first since 2019
MILWAUKEE — Paul Goldschmidt and the St. Louis Cardinals clinched the National League Central title Tuesday night by beating the…
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Weather postpones Guardians’ division-title bash
CLEVELAND — The Guardians might as well keep umbrellas in their bat rack. Cleveland was forced to postpone a celebration…
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Manoah honored for defending Kirk from barbs
TORONTO — Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah has been honored with a sportsmanship award for defending teammate Alejandro Kirk after…
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Biden praises Braves’ ‘joyful’ World Series victory
WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden said Monday the Atlanta Braves will be “forever known as the upset kings of October”…
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Canada drops vax mandate for athletes, visitors
TORONTO — The Canadian government confirmed Monday that noncitizens entering the country — including professional athletes — will no longer…
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The NL East race? Justin Verlander? What we’re watching the final two weeks of the MLB season
As the 2022 regular season has winded down, all eyes have been on Aaron Judge’s chase to break Roger Maris’…
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Yanks’ Britton honors bullpen with FDNY helmet
11:04 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. NEW YORK — Reliever…
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Dodgers clinch top NL seed, tie club wins record
LOS ANGELES — Will Smith had two hits and Michael Grove pitched five solid innings to pick up his first…
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Castillo chased in 6th; Mariners’ slump continues
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Luis Castillo, fresh off signing a rich contract with Seattle, got chased as the Kansas City…
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Boone: Could use Montas as opener in playoffs
NEW YORK — With the New York Yankees facing a surplus of starting pitching options heading into the postseason, manager…
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Guardians clinch first AL Central title since 2018
ARLINGTON, Texas — Cleveland has another new name this year: AL Central champions. Four of rookie Steven Kwan‘s career-high five…
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Glasnow to rejoin Rays’ rotation on Wednesday
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay Rays right-hander Tyler Glasnow is scheduled to rejoin the rotation Wednesday night at Cleveland…
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May to IL; Dodgers hopeful RHP back for NLDS
The Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday placed starting pitcher Dustin May on the 15-day injured list with low back tightness,…
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Braves’ Wright MLB’s first 20-game winner in ’22
PHILADELPHIA — As he was going through the postgame handshake line, Kyle Wright received a request from Braves manager Brian…
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Rays’ Lowe, Baz out for year; Glasnow returning
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay second baseman Brandon Lowe and right-hander Shane Baz are done for the season due…
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Mariners’, Castillo agree to $108M extension
2:40 PM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
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La Russa will not return to White Sox this season
CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa won’t return to the dugout this season, the team announced in…
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Boone: Quest for 62 not taking a toll on Judge
2:40 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. NEW YORK — Aaron…
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MLB Power Rankings: Where every team stands with two weeks to play
We’re now just two weeks away from the end of the 2022 MLB regular season, and many races are still…
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The Undertaker, ‘The Wire’ and Timmy Trumpet: How closers became MLB’s ultimate showmen
Sep 23, 2022 Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
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How the Guardians turned the AL Central race into a one-team sprint
On the first day of spring training, Terry Francona called for a meeting with Jose Ramirez. That conversation between a…
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The real MVP moment of Aaron Judge’s season
7:30 AM ET Ryan Hockensmith Close Ryan Hockensmith is a Penn State graduate who joined ESPN in 2001. He is…
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The world looks very different since Albert Pujols’ first home run in 2001
Albert Pujols is in legendary company. 1 Related With his 700th home run, the St. Louis Cardinals slugger has accomplished…
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Dodgers pull struggling Kimbrel from closer role
LOS ANGELES — With less than two weeks remaining in their regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers have removed Craig…
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Cole tossed, then Boone, but Yanks hold off Sox
9:57 PM ET Marly RiveraESPN Writer Close Marly Rivera is a writer for ESPNdeportes.com and ESPN.com. NEW YORK — New…
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Twins star Buxton to have season-ending surgery
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton won’t return this season and will have surgery on his troublesome right knee.…
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Cards’ Pujols joins 700 club with two-homer day
LOS ANGELES — Albert Pujols became the fourth member of the 700 home run club on Friday night, and he…
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Albert Pujols joins 700 HR club: The best stories from those who played with and against him
Twenty-two years. 700 home runs. Albert Pujols achieved a level of greatness only three other players in the history of…
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M’s place J-Rod on 10-day IL with strained back
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Seattle Mariners outfielder Julio Rodriguez, a leading candidate for the AL Rookie of the Year award,…
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Yanks clinch playoff berth, but ‘job’s not finished’
After Aaron Judge fell a few feet short of a record-tying 61st homer, New York Yankees fans received the best…
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3 minor leaguers suspended for PED violations
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball has suspended three minor league pitchers after they tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance.…
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Wong blasts 3 home runs as Brewers top Reds
CINCINNATI — Kolten Wong hit a career-high three homers and drove in five runs, helping Brandon Woodruff and the Milwaukee…
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Mancini gets warm welcome in Baltimore return
BALTIMORE — Even before he arrived at Camden Yards as a member of the road team, this visit was already…
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Reports: Canada to lift vax rules, affecting teams
TORONTO — Canada likely will drop the vaccine requirement for people who enter the country by the end of September,…
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Brewers win one for Mark, who may or may not be stuck in the ‘friend zone’
Nothing like being put in the “friend zone” for all the world to see. It’s apparently what happened to a…
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2022 MLB draft rankings 2.0: Which former MLB star’s son soars up our top 150?
Two months after releasing my first 2022 MLB draft rankings, it’s time for an update. Now that both college and…
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Jeff Passan’s 2022 MLB season preview: Predictions from every possible perspective
7:00 AM ET Jeff PassanESPN Close ESPN MLB insiderAuthor of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable…
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Inside the yearlong contract saga that split up Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves
THE SPLIT OF Freddie Freeman and the Atlanta Braves sent shock waves through the industry: It felt like the divorce…
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What’s next for the New York Mets after Luis Rojas’ departure
5:40 PM ET Bradford Doolittle Close ESPN Staff Writer Sports reporter, Kansas City Star, 2002-09 Writer, Baseball, Baseball Prospectus Co-author,…
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MLB playoffs preview: Everything you need to know about the 10 teams battling for World Series glory
The MLB playoffs are upon us. How ready are you for the postseason action? After a sprint to the finish…
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MLB playoff tracker: Yankees and Red Sox clinch final two spots on last day of season
It took until the final day of the regular season, but the 2021 MLB postseason field is set with the…
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Urias’ 20th win keeps Dodgers alive in West race
LOS ANGELES — One last game, one last chance for the streaking Los Angeles Dodgers to grab a share of…
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