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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.

'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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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?

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Braves' Sale haunts old team with sharp outing

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Marcell Ozuna kept up his torrid start with two more homers and Chris Sale pitched six innings against his former team, leading the Braves to a 5-0 victory over the Boston Red Sox.

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Stanton's 2nd-deck blast hardest-hit ball of '24

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Giancarlo Stanton hit a 447-foot drive into the second deck in left field at Yankee Stadium in Tuesday's 10-3 win, the hardest-hit ball in the majors this season at 119.9 mph.

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Giants place OF Soler on the 10-day injured list

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The San Francisco Giants on Wednesday placed outfielder-designated hitter Jorge Soler on the 10-day injured list with a right shoulder strain and filled his roster spot by recalling outfielder Heliot Ramos from their Triple-A affiliate in…

Reds' Encarnacion-Strand to IL with broken wrist

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Christian Encarnacion-Strand is expected to be out four to six weeks with a fractured bone in his wrist.

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Red Sox activate Pivetta for start against Braves

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Boston activated right-handed pitcher Nick Pivetta from the 15-day injured list to make the start Wednesday against Atlanta.

Mariners place reliever Saucedo (knee) on IL

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The Seattle Mariners on Wednesday placed left-handed reliever Tayler Saucedo on the 15-day injured list and called up left-hander Kirby Snead amid a flurry of moves.

Wednesday, May 8

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Rays' Pepiot to IL with bruised leg after line drive

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Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a bruised lower left leg.

Mizuhara to plead guilty to felony bank, tax fraud

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Ippei Mizuhara has agreed to plead guilty to felony bank fraud and submitting a false tax return after authorities found he stole nearly $17 million from Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.

Pirates to call up top pitching prospect Skenes

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The Pirates are calling up star prospect Paul Skenes, and the hard-throwing right-hander is expected to debut Saturday at PNC Park against the Cubs.

Athletics place SS Hernaiz on IL with ankle injury

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The Oakland Athletics placed rookie shortstop Darell Hernaiz on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of a left ankle injury.

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Mizuhara wired Ohtani money to reality TV star

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Ryan Boyajian of "The Real Housewives of Orange County" is the bookmaker's associate to whom Ippei Mizuhara wired money to pay his gambling debts, sources told ESPN.

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Angels' Drury exits win with hamstring injury

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Angels first baseman Brandon Drury exited Wednesday afternoon's game against the host Pirates in the bottom of the seventh inning due to left hamstring tightness.

Rangers placing RHP Dunning (shoulder) on IL

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Texas Rangers right-hander Dane Dunning is headed to the 15-day injured list, manager Bruce Bochy confirmed on Wednesday.

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Brewers reinstate Yelich after nearly month out

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The Brewers reinstated outfielder Christian Yelich from the 10-day injured list ahead of Wednesday's game in Kansas City.

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Rangers bring back Grossman in White Sox trade

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The Rangers acquired Robbie Grossman from the White Sox on Wednesday for a minor league reliever.

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Jose Berrios and eight other players to send elsewhere

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Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the current stats and passes judgment on which hot players need to go.

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How a Thunder championship could turn a $100 parlay into $1.7M -- if the bettor keeps his ticket

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Chiefs? Check. Texas Rangers? Check. A three-leg parlay for $100 is just one champion away from hitting for $1.7M, but will the bettor hold or sell?

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How a new pitching philosophy is keeping the Red Sox afloat

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Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound.

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Adames calls shot to fans, delivers winning HR

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Willy Adames told Royals fans he would go deep and then delivered a go-ahead three-run homer with two outs in the ninth, lifting the Brewers to a 6-5 win Tuesday night.