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Rays calling up top prospect Brendan McKay for Saturday start

The Tampa Bay Rays’ best prospect is getting the call from the big club. The Rays are calling up Brendan McKay to start on Saturday against the Texas Rangers, as first reported by the Tampa Bay Times. McKay was the No. 4 pick in the 2017 draft …

Mike Trout: Shohei Ohtani has best power in the league

Mike Trout has seen Shohei Ohtani up close for over a year and believes strongly in his ability. Trout is not participating in this year’s Home Run Derby during the All-Star Game festivities, but Ohtani has expressed interest in doing so. Trout …

Watch: Cody Bellinger gets assist from Rockies’ David Dahl on home run

Things are going so well for Cody Bellinger at the plate this season that he’s even getting help from his opponents. Bellinger on Thursday was credited with his 27th home run of the season after Colorado Rockies center fielder David …

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White Sox DFA’ing of Yonder Alonso had some awkward timing

Yonder Alonso got some disappointing news from the Chicago White Sox, and the timing of it made matters even more uncomfortable. Alonso was designated for assignment by the team on Thursday. Mark Feisand of MLB.com noted that the move came just a …

Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton expected to miss at least a month with knee injury

Giancarlo Stanton has played in just nine games this season due to a variety of injuries, and the latest is expected to keep him out for at least a month. Stanton hurt his knee on a slide during Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and …

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Rays offering insanely cheap tickets to try to get fans to ballpark

The Tampa Bay Rays have had no luck getting fans to come to games despite being a clear playoff contender this season, and they are practically giving tickets away for free in an attempt to change that. On Thursday, the Rays announced that they will …

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Look: Red Sox’s plane to London defines luxury

The Boston Red Sox are entering a tough stretch in their schedule that begins with a trip to London for a two-game series against the New York Yankees, but we need not feel sorry for the defending champs. Darren Rovell of Action Network shared some …

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How Brad Miller’s lucky bamboo plant changed the Phillies’ fortunes

The Philadelphia Phillies’ fortunes have recently changed, and a lucky bamboo plant is being credited as the reason for it. The Phillies had lost seven games in a row and were only 39-38 after being swept by the Miami Marlins over the weekend. …

Watch: Shohei Ohtani throws off mound for first time since Tommy John surgery

Shohei Ohtani had a heck of an all-around day on Wednesday night. The Japanese star threw off a mound for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October. MLB.com Angels reporter Rhett Bollinger shared video of Ohtani’s throwing …

Jason Vargas

Mets announcer Gary Cohen calls out Jason Vargas for treatment of reporter

New York Mets announcer Gary Cohen called out Jason Vargas on the air Wednesday during his broadcast of the Mets-Phillies game on SNY for the pitcher’s treatment of reporter Tim Healey and subsequent behavior. Mets manager Mickey Callaway got …

Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton will return to IL with PCL strain

Just after the New York Yankees got him healthy, Giancarlo Stanton is heading back to the injured list. Stanton hurt his knee during Tuesday’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays, and while an initial MRI sounded positive, manager Aaron Boone …

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Montreal not close to starting on new stadium amid Rays discussions

The chatter about the Tampa Bay Rays potentially spending part of their season in Montreal has been a big talking point around baseball over the last week, but it’s not close to happening. On Wednesday, the leaders of the group seeking to bring …

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Dodgers reportedly interested in Pirates closer Felipe Vazquez

The Los Angeles Dodgers are looking to solidify their bullpen at the trade deadline, and they have been linked to some of the game’s top closers. The latest is Pittsburgh Pirates reliever Felipe Vazquez. Unlike the Dodgers, who are leading the …

Alex Cora

Alex Cora has great advice for Red Sox during tough travel stretch

The Boston Red Sox are getting set for a tough eight-game road stretch in which they will travel to London, Toronto and Detroit before the All-Star break, and manager Alex Cora says his team has given serious thought into how to prepare for it. When …

Giancarlo Stanton

Giancarlo Stanton gets positive news after MRI on knee

Giancarlo Stanton has played in just nine games this season because of injuries that have kept him out for most of the year, and he had another scare during Tuesday night’s game when he was forced to leave with a knee injury. Fortunately, it …

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Report: Twins have ‘strong interest’ in Madison Bumgarner

The Minnesota Twins have been one of the best teams in baseball as we approach the midway point in the season, and they are reportedly looking to make a big trade that would help position them for a deep postseason run. Bob Nightengale of USA Today …

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