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Nimmo returns, grateful after hotel room scare

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Brandon Nimmo had two RBIs in his return from a harrowing hotel room accident as the New York Mets beat the Washington Nationals 7-2 on Tuesday night.

05

Mets' Bader day-to-day after crashing into OF wall

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Mets center fielder Harrison Bader injured his neck and upper back area crashing into the wall trying to make a catch Tuesday night at Washington.

Twins' Lewis 'not very optimistic' about groin injury

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Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was removed from Tuesday night's game against Detroit with tightness in his left groin, and the oft-injured budding star groused afterward about his prognosis.

03

Rangers hold Seager (wrist) out of lineup again

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Texas Rangers shortstop Corey Seager was out of the lineup for the second straight game Tuesday night since getting hit by a pitch on his left wrist, but manager Bruce Bochy said the veteran was feeling better since X-rays revealed no…

02

Diamondbacks put LHP Montgomery (knee) on IL

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The Diamondbacks placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 15-day injured list and reinstated catcher Gabriel Moreno from the IL during a series of moves Tuesday.

01

Cueto opts out of minor league deal with Rangers

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Pitcher Johnny Cueto, a two-time All Star, opted out of his minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and was released Tuesday from Triple-A Round Rock.

Blue Jays place Kiner-Falefa (knee) on 10-day IL

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The Toronto Blue Jays placed Isiah Kiner-Falefa, 29, who was scratched from Monday's game because he felt something while stretching, on the 10-day injured list Tuesday due to a sprained left knee, and in a corresponding move, they…

Tuesday, Jul 2

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Marlins DFA former All-Star shortstop Anderson

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Veteran shortstop and former AL batting champ Tim Anderson was designated for assignment by the Marlins on Tuesday.

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Betting buzz: Bettors flock to Nashville Predators after big free agent spree

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After big free agent signings, the Nashville Predators are drawing heavy action to win the Western Conference.

21

2024 MLB draft: Mock drafts, rankings, order and analysis

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Check out our complete coverage, including mock drafts, prospect rankings, player analysis, draft order and more.

19

Nationals rookie heads waiver wire picks

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Outfielder James Wood leads the list of players you should be claiming off the waiver wire this week.

2024 MLB All-Star Game: Everything you need to know

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Here's what you need to know with the starting lineups and rosters set to be revealed for the Midsummer Classic in Arlington.

Last 2 No. 2 picks headline Futures Game rosters

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Dylan Crews and Druw Jones, the last two No. 2 overall Major League Baseball draft picks, will play for the National League in the All-Star Futures Game.

Tigers RHP Mize expected to go to IL (hammy)

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Detroit Tigers right-hander Casey Mize is expected to be placed on the injured list with a left hamstring strain, manager A.J. Hinch said Tuesday.

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Bump in the road or ominous sign: Has Luis Gil hit a wall after his red-hot start?

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The Yankees rookie looked primed to start the All-Star Game. Now, as his innings count rises, so has his ERA.

Why former Met gets $1.19M every July 1 -- and how it compares to Ohtani's deferrals

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Bobby Bo hasn't been a Met since 1999, but Monday he'll receive a hefty check from his former team. Here's what to know about the deferred money.

05

James Wood, Nats' top prospect, singles in debut

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The Nationals have called up top prospect James Wood, who was acquired in the trade that sent Juan Soto to the Padres. He will debut vs. the Mets on Monday.

Brewers' Mitchell makes '24 debut, singles in loss

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Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell, activated Monday from the injured list, entered Milwaukee's 8-7 series-opening loss to the Colorado Rockies as a pinch-hitter in the seventh inning and went 1-for-2 with a single in his season debut.

03

Mets' Nimmo sits; fainted in hotel room, cut head

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Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo missed Monday night's game against the Nationals after fainting in his hotel room overnight and hitting his head when he fell.

01

Jayson Tatum joins biggest active contracts in NFL, MLB, NBA, NHL

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The Boston Celtics forward's new deal joins a group of the largest contracts across North American sports.

Monday, Jul 1

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Jays scratch Vlad (hand) from lineup vs. Astros

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr., who took a 96 mph fastball to the hand Sunday, has been scratched from the Blue Jays lineup Monday against the Houston Astros.

Former All-Star Andrew Miller hired by MLBPA

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Former pitcher Andrew Miller was hired by the Major League Baseball Players Association on Monday as special assistant for strategic initiatives.

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First female MLB GM to advise Athletes Unlimited

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Former Marlins GM Kim Ng has been hired as a senior advisor for the Athletes Unlimited Softball League, which will launch in 2025.

05

Rookie Langford notches majors' 1st cycle of '24

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Wyatt Langford became the 11th Rangers player to hit for the cycle, the first since Carlos Gomez in April 2017 against the Angels.

04

Astros' Altuve ejected for 2nd time in MLB career

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Astros star Jose Altuve was ejected for the second time in his major league career after tossing his helmet and bat when umpires called him out on what appeared to be a foul ball against the Mets.

Seattle ace RHP Castillo bats after Garver hurt

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Seattle starting pitcher Luis Castillo stepped into the lineup as a batter on Sunday against Minnesota after catcher Mitch Garver was injured.

03

Orioles SS Henderson to participate in HR Derby

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Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson said on Sunday that he will participate in July's Home Run Derby.

02

Boomin' Brewers hit fifth grand slam in 8 games

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The Milwaukee Brewers, comfortably in first place in the NL Central, have hit five grand slams over their last eight games, the most recent on Sunday by Brice Turang, who capped a seven-run, fourth-inning outburst in a 7-1 victory over the…

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MLB unveils changes to HR Derby rules, format

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The rules for the 2024 Home Run Derby have been altered significantly, with some of the changes designed to reduce the frantic pace that has concerned past participants.

Sunday, Jun 30

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Yanks win as Soto talks himself back into lineup

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Yankees outfielder Juan Soto was a late addition to the lineup for Sunday's series finale in Toronto after sitting out a loss a day earlier because of a bruised right hand.