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New Reliever Scott McGough “Excited” to Help Athletics Any Way He Can ST. LOUIS (Sept 1) — When the rosters expanded Monday, the Athletics added Max Schuemann as their 14th position player and right-handed reliever Scott McGough as the 14th pitcher. This is McGough’s first trip back to the majors since the Arizona Diamondbacks optioned […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers fail to avoid the sweep against the Pittsburgh Pirates. Paul Skenes led the way, pitching six shutout innings.

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Dodgers Fail to Avoid Sweep; Skenes Dominates

Pirates 5, Dodgers 3 The Los Angeles Dodgers failed to avoid the sweep in their series against the Pittsburgh Pirates. They were unable to string together any offense until the late stages of the game. Paul Skenes dominated on the bump, pitching six scoreless innings. He finished with 8 SO, 1 BB, 2 H, and […]

The Mets' upcoming stretch features two series against N.L. playoff teams. This will dramatically impact how the rest of the season goes.

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Mets’ Upcoming Stretch Will Make or Break the Season

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The New York Mets‘ upcoming stretch will be a crucial signal for how the rest of the season may go. Starting Friday, the Mets play a three-game set against the Cincinnati Reds, followed by a four-game series against the Philadelphia Phillies. New York currently holds the third wild card spot, four games up on the […]

Brian Cashman has made numerous great trade deadline deals. Jazz Chisholm, though, might just be his best work.

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Jazz Chisholm’s Place in Best Brian Cashman Deadline Deals

Since taking over as general manager in 1998, Brian Cashman has made a number of impactful trade deadline deals. Sure, his aggressive mentality has hurt the New York Yankees at times, but numerous players have been great. However, one of his most recent trade deadline acquisitions is making his case as Brian Cashman’s best. Acquired […]

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The Padres: A State of Affairs

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Less than a month of regular-season play remains before the 2025 Major League Baseball season comes to a close. The San Diego Padres remain in the running for a wildcard spot and are still vying for a divisional bid. They remain 2.5 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers, who are set for a strong finish. […]

Jacob Wilson of the Athletics leaping after turning a double play against the Cardinals

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Springs Pitches Well, but Cardinals Hand Athletics Tough-luck Loss

Cardinals 5, Athletics 1 ST. LOUIS (Sept. 3) — Four RBI from Willson Contreras on a pair of hits that were lost in the lights powered the St. Louis Cardinals to a 5–1 win over the Athletics Wednesday night. Jeffrey Springs took a tough loss for the Athletics after six rather strong innings went for […]

Red Sox allow seven runs in the first two innings in a disappointing pitching showing in an 8-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians.

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Red Sox Pitching Disappoints, Leads to 8-1 Loss to Cleveland Guardians

The pitching for the Boston Red Sox was disappointing, leading to an 8-1 loss to the Cleveland Guardians on Wednesday. Game Summary Brennan Bernardino started the game after pitching the ninth inning in the last game of the series. He eventually got taken out before the end of the first. The lefty allowed one run through […]

Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean struck out seven to help the New York Mets defeat the Detroit Tigers 12-5 on Tuesday.

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McLean Punches Out Seven, Mets Defeat Tigers

Mets 12, Tigers 5 Rookie pitcher Nolan McLean struck out seven to help the New York Mets defeat the Detroit Tigers 12-5 on Tuesday at Comerica Park. McLean pitched for six innings and ended the outing with a 1.37 ERA after surrendering three hits, two runs, and three walks. “Another impressive outing from [McLean],” Manager […]