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Eddie Rosario celebrates with Braves third-base coach Ron Washington after hitting a ninth-inning grand slam against the Diamondbacks.

Braves 8, Diamondbacks 5 PHOENIX, June 4 — Eddie Rosario, with his team one out from losing both the game and the series, ripped a back-breaking grand slam to give the Atlanta Braves a dramatic 8–5 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Sunday afternoon in front of 32,401 fans at Chase Field. Ozzie Albies also came […]

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Rangers Sweep Mariners with Blowout Finale

Rangers 12, Mariners 3 ARLINGTON, Tex. (June 4) — The Texas Rangers sent the Globe Life Field crowd home happy on Sunday afternoon by beating the Seattle Mariners, 12–3. A three-run homer by Jonah Heim, along with numerous extra-base hits from the rest of the lineup, helped nail down the series finale. With this win, […]

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Guardians Designate Zach Plesac for Assignment

Cleveland Guardians

The Rundown Right-hander Triston McKenzie can now be activated from the 60-day disabled list after the Cleveland Guardians designated right-hander Zach Plesac for assignment on Sunday. Earlier this month, Plesac had been optioned to Triple-A Columbus. Right-hander Michael Kelly has been optioned to Columbus in order to make room for McKenzie on the active roster. […]

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Diamondbacks Extend Torey Lovullo Another Year; Contract to Run through 2024

Arizona Diamondbacks

Diamondbacks Extend Torey Lovullo through 2024 PHOENIX, June 4 — The Torey Lovullo Era will continue through at least the end of 2024 after the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed with him on a contract extension. News first broke Saturday night from Steve Gilbert of MLB.com and was confirmed through a Sunday morning press conference. Torey Lovullo […]

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Chris Devenski is Relishing a Second Chance

Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chris Devenski is relishing a second chance after battling multiple arm injuries, including Tommy John surgery. After dealing with injuries for the last three years, he signed a minor league deal with the Angels. He has said he is happy to be playing for his hometown team, having grown up an […]

Ronald Acuna Jr of the Braves running out a home run against the Diamondbacks.

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Strider, Acuña Sharp as Braves Down Diamondbacks

Braves 5, Diamondbacks 2 PHOENIX, June 3 — Atlanta Braves right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr.went 2-for-5 with a stolen base and a tape-measure home run, leading his team to a 5–2 victory over the host Arizona Diamondbacks Saturday night. The 36,529 in attendance at Chase Field also saw Braves right-hander Spencer Strider hold the Diamondbacks […]

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Rangers Claim Series against Mariners

Rangers 16, Mariners 6 ARLINGTON, Tex. (June 3) — The Texas Rangers reached double digits in runs once again on Saturday, beating the Seattle Mariners, 16–6. Home runs by Leody Taveras, Marcus Semien, Nathaniel Lowe, and Mitch Garver were the difference makers in this one. With Saturday’s win, the Rangers take this three-game series against […]

The Atlanta Braves taking batting practice before their game with the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field June 3, 2023.

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Diamondbacks vs Braves Pregame — Ryne Nelson vs Spencer Strider

Diamondbacks vs Braves Pregame — June 3, 2023 PHOENIX, June 3 — It is Game Two of a three-game interdivision series between the host Arizona Diamondbacks and the visiting Atlanta Braves, which is the ninth game of a ten-game homestand for the Diamondbacks. For the Braves, this is the fifth game of a six-game road […]