Ronald Acuna of the Braves getting tagged out by Josh Rojas of the Diamondbacks. The Diamondbacks, after sweeping the Rockies, face the Braves in a three-game series Friday through Sunday.
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Diamondbacks Report: Four-Game Sweep of Rockies; Three with Braves Next

Diamondbacks Report: Four-Game Sweep of Rockies, Braves Next PHOENIX, June 2 — The Arizona Diamondbacks (34–23), after sweeping the Colorado Rockies (24–34), are tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the best record in both the NL West and the entire NL. They will play the final three games of their ten-game homestand Friday through […]

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A’s Win Series Against Atlanta Braves

The Oakland Athletics (12-46) take two out of three games from the NL East-leading Atlanta Braves. Although the team continues its course toward a historically-bad season, taking a series against a division leader must feel good in the clubhouse. This is the second series they have won this season. The first came against the Kansas […]

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The 2023 Kansas City Royals are Abysmal
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The 2023 Kansas City Royals are Abysmal

The 2023 Kansas City Royals are abysmal and fans are wondering if they will ever be good again. This organization gives the fans the impression that they are stuck in what seems like an everlasting restructuring. Excluding the pandemic-shortened 2020 season, they have averaged 98 losses in their last four full regular seasons and this […]

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Seattle Mariners Closer Paul Sewald is Progressing
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Seattle Mariners Closer Paul Sewald is Progressing

Seattle Mariners closer Paul Sewald is progressing into a top-notch closer. An unexceptional bullpen arm for most of his tenure with the New York Mets, he has found a home with the Mariners and continues to be a key member of the organization since his breakout campaign in 2021. Struggled in New York Drafted out […]

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Spencer Steer’s 2023 Season Thus Far

Cincinnati Reds rookie Spencer Steer is showing everyone that he is clearly an everyday player. He was pressed into service at first base. Even though he played it only twice in the minors, he adjusted well. It’s evidence of his versatility, and ability to adapt. How He Arrived Steer was traded to the Reds at […]

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Pierce Johnson of the Colorado Rockies throwing a pitch.
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Pierce Johnson Living Dream as Trusted Reliever with His Hometown Rockies

Pierce Johnson: A Trusted Reliever with His Hometown Rockies PHOENIX, May 31 — Making the majors is the fulfillment of a life-long dream. It becomes even more special when someone gets to play for the team he grew up watching and rooting for. Colorado Rockies reliever Pierce Johnson — a Denver native — is one […]

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Braves Call Up AJ Smith-Shawver

The Atlanta Braves have called up AJ Smith-Shawver from Triple-A Gwinnett. The Braves have had a pitching carousel in the last couple of days. They have made many pitching transactions within the last four days. First, the Braves called up Dereck Rodriguez and optioned Dylan Dodd to Triple-A Gwinnett. After one day, Rodriguez was optioned […]

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Shane Bieber’s Success With the Guardians

Prior to Shane Bieber‘s collegiate career, he was an ace pitcher for Laguna Hills High School, in Laguna Hills, California. Bieber was pitching in the mid-80s as a junior in high school. He was later recruited by the University of California, Santa Barbara as a walk-on. He received little to no attention from other schools. […]

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