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Bello activated, will start Red Sox finale vs. Nats

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Brayan Bello will make his return from the 15-day IL Sunday when the Red Sox host the Nationals in the finale of a three-game series at Fenway Park.

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Ohtani removed in 7th after 'his back tightened up'

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Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani was removed after his fourth at-bat on Saturday, during his club's 5-0 victory over the San Diego Padres, when his back tightened up, but after the win, manager Dave Roberts said his…

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Wild one: Cubs draw 6 bases-loaded walks in 5th

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The Cubs drew six bases-loaded walks in the fifth inning against the Pirates on Saturday, the most by a major league team since the White Sox had eight in the seventh inning on April 22, 1959.

Rays' Fairbanks back after missing 19 games

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Rays closer Pete Fairbanks was activated from the 15-day IL and closed the ninth inning of Saturday's 7-2 win over the Yankees.

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‘That dude paints’: Inside the Pirates’ decision to call up pitching phenom Paul Skenes

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After dominating in the minors, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 MLB draft is headed to The Show.

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Braves lose no-hitter on 2-out HR, still top Mets

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Braves lefty Max Fried and two relievers fell one out short of a combined no-hitter, losing the bid on a ninth-inning homer by J.D. Martinez, but the Braves held on to win 4-1.

Schwarber (back) sits out, as Phils defeat Marlins

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Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber missed his first game this season Saturday, an 8-3 victory in Miami, because of back soreness, and manager Rob Thomson, speaking with reporters before the win, said "we're going to take it day by day. When he's…

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Skenes fans 7, tops 100 mph 17 times in debut

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Paul Skenes, the top-ranked pitching prospect in baseball, had a promising major league debut for the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday at PNC Park, working into the fifth inning against the Chicago Cubs while throwing 17 pitches of 100 mph…

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday's MLB games

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Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Sunday, May 12.

Mets LF Nimmo exits vs. Braves with pain in side

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Mets left fielder Brandon Nimmo left Saturday's game against the Braves after the fourth inning with what appeared to be a pain in his side.

Saturday, May 11

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Yanks' Cole reaches 89 mph in 3rd bullpen session

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New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole threw 29 pitches including breaking balls on Saturday in his third bullpen session since injuring his elbow in spring training, telling reporters afterward that he threw 13 curveballs and his fastball…

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Big splash: O's rally after owner joins 'Bird Bath'

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New Orioles owner David Rubenstein turned out to be quite a rally starter at Camden Yards as he filled in Friday night in the "Splash Zone" in left field.

Group of fans protests Marlins after Arraez deal

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A demonstration of no more than 10 people was held outside the Marlins' loanDepot Park on Friday night, with fan discontent brewing in the wake of the Luis Arraez trade to the Padres last week.

M's reliever Brash's season over after TJ surgery

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Mariners reliever Matt Brash had Tommy John surgery earlier this week and will miss the entire 2024 season, GM Justin Hollander said Friday.

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Road trip: Twins bring lucky sausage to Toronto

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The Minnesota Twins brought their lucky summer sausage across the Canadian border for Friday's series-opening game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Cubs' Swanson (knee) put on IL, Suzuki activated

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The Chicago Cubs placed shortstop Dansby Swanson on the 10-day injured list prior to Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates and activated outfielder Seiya Suzuki off the same list.

Skenes ready for next stop in process: MLB debut

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Paul Skenes walked into a PNC Park clubhouse Friday that had a stall featuring his name and the number "30." He will make his first major league start Saturday vs. the Cubs in perhaps the most anticipated pitching debut since Stephen…

Friday, May 10

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Ex-MLB IF, Little League star Burroughs dies at 43

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Sean Burroughs, a winner of the Little League World Series, a 2000 Olympic gold medalist and a first-round pick in the MLB draft, has died at the age of 43.

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How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M

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A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champ away from hitting big, but will the bettor hold or sell?

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Man pleads guilty to Jackie Robinson statue theft

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Ricky Alderete, 45, arrested after a Jackie Robinson statue went missing from a Wichita, Kansas, youth baseball league in January, pleaded guilty on Thursday to theft and other charges.

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Pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games

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Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, May 10.

Weekend preview, Paul Skenes ready to debut

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Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight.

Another star traded away?! Peter Bendix has a plan for the Marlins (no, really!)

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Fans in Miami have had enough. Here's why its new president is pleading for patience.

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Trout: Surgery better than waiting, DH-only role

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Angels star Mike Trout says his decision to have meniscus suergery was better than postponing the procedure, playing through pain and being a designated hitter the rest of the season.

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Brewers lefty Gasser to make MLB debut Friday

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Brewers left-hander Robert Gasser, acquired in the 2022 trade that sent Josh Hader to San Diego, is expected to make his big league debut Friday against the Cardinals.

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Rangers' Sborz back on IL due to right shoulder

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Rangers reliever Josh Sborz, who missed 17 games last month because of a right rotator cuff strain, went back on the 15-day injured list for the same shoulder issue.

Thursday, May 9

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Power nap: Olivia Dunne posts viral TikTok after boyfriend's call-up

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Paul Skenes and his girlfriend, Olivia Dunne, woke up to a life-changing moment.

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Angels get Guillorme, move Rendon to 60-day IL

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The Los Angeles Angels acquired infielder Luis Guillorme from the Atlanta Braves on Thursday in exchange for a player to be named later or cash considerations.

MLB Power Rankings: Who's atop our list after a shake-up?

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We have a new order at the start of our list, thanks to a few big intraleague matchups this past week. Who came out on top?