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Casey Mize to make MLB debut for Tigers on Wednesday

A former first overall pick will be making his MLB debut this week. The Detroit Tigers announced Monday that 2018 No. 1 pick Casey Mize will make his major league debut on Wednesday when he starts against the Chicago White Sox. The Tigers are also …

Mike Clevinger

Report: Indians player threatened to opt out if Mike Clevinger, Zach Plesac remained on roster

Cleveland Indians players were unhappy with Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac after the starting pitchers violated health and safety protocols, and one member of the team reportedly threatened to opt out of the season if Clevinger and Plesac were not …

Bo Bichette

Report: Bo Bichette injury worse than expected

Bo Bichette’s knee injury is worse than expected, according to a report. The Toronto Blue Jays placed Bichette on the 10-day injured list Sunday due to a sprained right knee. But reporter Rob Longley says the injury is worse than expected and …

Mark Grace

Mark Grace likely to be punished for calling ex-wife ‘dingbat’

Mark Grace could be facing some discipline from Marquee Sports for the way he described his ex-wife while telling a story on-air Saturday. Grace, who played 13 seasons for the Chicago Cubs and was a three-time All-Star, has been joining Len Kasper …

Video: Matt Shoemaker ejected from game, goes after umpire

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker only threw four innings on Sunday before being ejected from the game, but his outburst may have lit a fire under his teammates. Shoemaker, who allowed three hits and three earned runs, exchanged words …

Alex Rodriguez

Report: Alex Rodriguez group the ‘clear-cut favorite’ to buy Mets

New York Mets owners Jeff and Fred Wilpon are inching closer to selling their franchise, and the most star-studded group looking to buy the team may be the one that wins the bid. Multiple MLB executives told USA Today’s Bob Nightengale that the …

JD Martinez

JD Martinez sounds off about Red Sox’s poor play

The Boston Red Sox are playing some of their worst baseball in franchise history at the moment, and all of the losing is taking a toll on slugger JD Martinez. Martinez was candid with his thoughts on the brutal stretch following Saturday’s 11-5 …

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Yankees have absolutely dominated Red Sox lately

The Boston Red Sox have won more World Series than any MLB team since 2000 — including a recent win in 2018 — but the New York Yankees have owned them lately. The Yankees beat the Red Sox 11-5 on Saturday, dropping the rebuilding Sox to …

Jose Altuve

Jose Altuve, George Springer lose top status on video game amid season struggles

Some Houston Astros star players are struggling this season, and that has been reflected in reduced player ratings in a popular video game. “MLB The Show 20” assigns players overall ratings for the game. Anyone who has an 85-or-higher …

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Report: All other Reds and Pirates tested negative for coronavirus

The Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates got good news Saturday after one Reds player tested positive for COVID-19. According to Jon Heyman of MLB Network, all other members of the Reds and Pirates tested negative for the virus, suggesting that …

Trevor Bauer

Trevor Bauer ready to challenge teammate Sonny Gray?

There’s a rivalry forming between two Cincinnati Reds starting pitchers, but it’s one that the team will probably be very happy with. Reds pitcher Sonny Gray was excellent Friday night, striking out ten batters in 6.2 innings in an 8-1 …

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These three MLB teams reportedly will be sellers at trade deadline

The MLB trade deadline is expected to look a lot different in 2020, with a handful of sellers for potentially a lot of buyers. The deadline is set for Aug. 31, meaning teams are already having to think about what they want to do — if anything …

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Nick Senzel pulled out of Reds’ handshake line amid report of positive coronavirus test

Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Senzel was pulled out of the team’s handshake line after the team’s 8-1 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. The action came shortly after a report said the Reds had a player test positive for …

Yasiel Puig

Report: Orioles have interest in Yasiel Puig

Yasiel Puig is a free agent, and he reportedly is receiving interest from one club. The Baltimore Orioles have renewed their interest in Puig, according to MLB reporter Jon Heyman. The Orioles made a contract offer to Puig last month. He ended up …

Christian Yelich

Brewers manager has funny comment about gum being key to Christian Yelich home run

Brewers manager Craig Counsell had a funny comment about some chewing gum helping Christian Yelich at the plate. Yelich has struggled this season but slugged a 3-run home run off Chicago Cubs starter Alec Mills in the sixth inning on Friday. Yelich, …

Fernando Tatis Jr

Fernando Tatis Jr. contract extension not coming until after season?

The San Diego Padres may want to give Fernando Tatis Jr. a contract extension, but that may not come until after the season, according to a report. MLB reporter Jon Heyman said on Friday that a contract extension is more likely to come after the …

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