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Phillies’ Maikel Franco benched for not hustling

Maikel Franco was benched by the Philadelphia Phillies for Tuesday’s game over a lack of hustle he showed the day before. Franco was batting with the bases loaded and two outs in the bottom of the third Monday with his team up 1-0. He hit a …

Watch: Max Muncy drops bat after monster home run against Phillies

Max Muncy crushed a home run for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday night and pimped it with a big-time bat drop. Muncy was batting with his Dodgers down 1-0 in the top of the second. He pounded a Vince Velasquez …

Mike Trout not in starting lineup again due to calf strain

Mike Trout is not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Angels for the second day in a row due to his strained calf. He doesn’t seem too worried. Trout exited Sunday’s game early with a calf strain and then missed Monday’s win over …

Hansel Robles’ funky leg kick gets funny remix

Hansel Robles has been varying his leg kick at times this season, seemingly in an effort to mess with opposing hitters’ timing. He did it again while closing out the Los Angeles Angels’ 9-6 win over the Houston Astros on Monday night. …

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Report: Royals open to trading slugger Jorge Soler, others in fire sale

The Kansas City Royals traded catcher Martin Maldonado to the Chicago Cubs on Monday night, and that could be the first move of many that are expected to come over the next two weeks. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reports that the Royals are in …

Cody Bellinger

Cody Bellinger credits Red Bull and Advil for two-homer game

The Los Angeles Dodgers had a quick turnaround in between games to start the week, but star slugger Cody Bellinger may have just discovered the secret. After a 12-inning affair against the Red Sox on Sunday night led to a 4:30 AM arrival at their …

Cubs acquire Martin Maldonado for Mike Montgomery in trade with Royals

Theo Epstein said on Monday that there was pressure on his Chicago Cubs to fortify the team this month before the trade deadline passed, and he acted accordingly. The Cubs made a trade with the Kansas City Royals on Monday night to acquire catcher …

MRI shows Mike Trout has small calf strain

Mike Trout has been diagnosed with a small calf strain and is day-to-day, the Los Angeles Angels announced on Monday. Trout underwent an MRI earlier in the day for a calf strain that caused him to leave Sunday’s game. Trout said at the time …

This Phillies graphic about Cody Bellinger did not age well

Those working the graphics department at Citizens Bank Park might be regretting poking the bear. When Cody Bellinger came to the plate to lead off the second inning of Monday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies, a …

Justin Turner defends Phillies pitcher against ejection despite being hit by pitch

Justin Turner did something highly unusual during Monday’s game between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies — he advocated for a pitcher to remain in the game despite being nailed with a pitch. Turner was batting in the top …

Giannis Antetokounmpo tries baseball for the first time, looks like a beginner

The reigning NBA MVP tried his hand at baseball for the first time ever, and it did not go well. Giannis Antetokounmpo is on a tour to promote the release of his new Nike shoe and was at Yankee Stadium for Monday’s game against the Tampa Bay …

New York Mets

Top trade target Zack Wheeler placed on IL with shoulder fatigue

Zack Wheeler has been frequently mentioned as a top target heading into the trade deadline later this month, but the New York Mets may have to hang onto him now. Wheeler has apparently been experiencing discomfort in his throwing shoulder, and the …

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Report: Brewers, Giants have discussed Will Smith trade

In need of bullpen help, the Milwaukee Brewers appear to be zeroing in on one of the better players on the market. According to Robert Murray of The Athletic, the Brewers and San Francisco Giants have had discussions about left-handed reliever Will …

Manny Machado

Padres players dressed like Manny Machado for road trip

Manny Machado has rubbed plenty of people the wrong way during his impressive career, but it would appear he has quickly established a strong relationship with his new teammates in San Diego. Before their road trip to Miami (which happens to be …

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Report: Asking prices on MLB trade market are ‘enormous’

With the MLB trade deadline looming, things are a little bit distorted in the market due to the limited number of teams who are clear sellers. As of Monday morning, 22 of 30 teams are within five games or less of a playoff spot, meaning many teams …

Watch: Alex Verdugo clocked at 97.1 mph on throw home

Alex Verdugo showed off quite the arm with a throw home during Sunday night’s Los Angeles Dodgers-Boston Red Sox game. Verdugo’s Dodgers were up 4-2 on the Red Sox in the bottom of the fifth inning. The Red Sox had runners on first and …

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