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Aroldis Chapman dismisses knee concerns after rough outing

Aroldis Chapman dismissed concerns about his knee after a rough outing on Saturday. Chapman entered the New York Yankees’ game against the New York Mets looking to close things out with a 7-3 lead. Unfortunately he failed to record an out as he …

Yoenis Cespedes to see foot specialist, get MRI

The excitement over Yoenis Cespedes’ return to the New York Mets’ lineup has already passed. Cespedes returned for the Mets and homered on Friday in his first action in over two months. But Cespedes promptly was held out of …

JD Martinez expected to play on Sunday despite soreness

JD Martinez is expected to play on Sunday despite not being in the lineup for Saturday’s game due to soreness. The Boston Globe’s Pete Abraham reported on Saturday that Martinez has soreness after smacking into a wall on Friday while …

Jeurys Familia

Mets, A’s finalize trade for closer Jeurys Familia

Entering a Saturday game against the New York Yankees, closer Jeurys Familia remained unavailable for the New York Mets as trade winds continued to swirl. The Mets and Oakland A’s were knee-deep in trade discussions for Familia and had begun to …

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A’s will set Oakland Coliseum attendance record on Saturday night

The Oakland A’s will make history on Saturday night when hosting nearly 57,000 fans, which will be the largest crowd to ever amasse at the Oakland Coliseum. It will also be the largest single-game crowd for any MLB contest this season, besting …

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Two Mexican Baseball League umps suspended for horrific call (Video)

Two Mexican Baseball League umpires have been suspended after the duo collaborated on one of the worst calls in the history of the sport. And no, that is not an exaggeration. Thoughts of terrible calls undoubtedly plague the mind of most baseball …

Yoenis Cespedes considering surgery that would keep him out 8-10 months

Yoenis Cespedes returned to action on Friday night for the New York Mets after missing more than two months with hip and quad issues. But those aren’t his only problems. Cespedes says the root of his problems is a calcification issue in both of …

Max Scherzer Stephen Strasburg

Watch: Max Scherzer, Stephen Strasburg have heated moment in dugout

Stephen Strasburg’s return from the disabled list did not go well at all. Strasburg was charged with six runs on eight hits over 4.2 innings in an 8-5 loss to the Atlanta Braves on Friday. It was Strasburg’s first start since June 8 and …

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Diamondbacks have funny exchange with ex-pitcher Dan Haren

Ex-pitcher Dan Haren had a funny exchange with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter Friday. The D-backs announced their 20th anniversary team on Friday. Haren, who pitched 2.5 seasons for the team, making the All-Star team twice, was not included. He …

Jonathan Schoop

Orioles’ Jonathan Schoop left a vacation to say goodbye to Machado

Jonathan Schoop showed just how tight of a bond teammates can have. The Baltimore Orioles infielder said on Friday that he left a vacation early so he could drive to Manny Machado’s house for an in-person goodbye after the shortstop was traded …

Josh Hader

Report: Josh Hader issued tearful apology in Brewers clubhouse

Josh Hader continues to make amends for some ugly tweets of his that resurfaced earlier this week. Stephen Watson of WISN 12 News in Milwaukee reported on Friday that the Brewers reliever issued an emotional apology inside the team’s clubhouse …

Texas Rangers

Rangers calling up top prospect Willie Calhoun

Willie Calhoun is finally set to make his long-awaited 2018 debut. TR Sullivan of MLB.com reports that the Texas Rangers will be calling up the top outfield prospect for Friday’s game against the Cleveland Indians. Willie Calhoun being called …

Zach Britton

Report: Braves among teams interested in Zach Britton

Zach Britton has looked sharp in his last several outings with the Baltimore Orioles, and teams are showing an increasing interest in the left-hander heading into the trade deadline. The Atlanta Braves are reportedly one of those teams. According to …

Lance McCullers

Lance McCullers calls out MLB for failing to market star players

Major League Baseball has been trying to find ways to offset declining attendance and television ratings for quite some time, and one star pitcher thinks he knows what the league’s biggest issue is. In his weekly appearance on Sports 610 Radio …

Jose Ramirez

Jose Ramirez had tough question for new teammate Brad Hand

Jose Ramirez had nothing but the tough questions for his newest teammate. Ramirez’s Cleveland Indians acquired Brad Hand in a trade with the San Diego Padres on Thursday. The reliever tweeted his excitement about heading to the Indians. Excited …

Cubs acquire Jesse Chavez in trade with Rangers

The Chicago Cubs have added another relief pitcher to their bullpen. Chicago acquired pitcher Jesse Chavez in a trade with the Texas Rangers on Thursday. The Cubs dealt minor league lefty Tyler Thomas in return. The #Cubs tonight acquired RHP Jesse …

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