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Doubters, beware: Why Brewers and Guardians keep defying expectations
As these first-place teams battle this week, we look at what makes them perennial overachievers.
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Ranking the top 100 MLB trade deadline candidates -- and finding their potential landing spots
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Olney: The 12 MLB execs under the most pressure at the trade deadline
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A repeat of 1994? Why Hall of Famer Tom Glavine fears another ugly MLB work stoppage
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A 15-K Maddux! Where Jacob Misiorowski's historic outing ranks among the decade's best
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Passan: Everyone in MLB could use Tarik Skubal
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Pick up these soon-to-be breakout stars while you can
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Mariners get Raleigh, Crawford back, lose Arozarena
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Stowers homers twice, drives in 5 runs to power the Marlins past the Phillies 12-4
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Miami Marlins vs. Philadelphia Phillies: Game Highlights
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- Baldwin belts 473-foot HR; game to resume Wed.
- Ohtani continues HR barrage, set to pitch Wed.
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- Tigers' Verlander set for Comerica Park return Sun.
- Scoring change gets Rangers' Ahlstrom first win
- Cubs closer Palencia (elbow inflammation) to IL
- Royals' Lugo (concussion) slated to return Friday
- Diamondbacks sign Korean 2-way prospect Eom
- ⚾ Tom Glavine fears another ugly work stoppage
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Putting Jacob Misiorowski's historic 15-K outing into context
In case you Miz'd it, the Brewers' ace is continuing to dominate with another stellar outing Friday night. Here's what made the shutout so special.
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How could an MLB salary cap work? Lessons from NBA, NHL, NFL
We examine how caps function in other pro sports to find out what it means for baseball's ongoing CBA negotiations.
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2026 MLB ABS challenge system tracker: Team, player rankings
The ABS challenge system leaderboard ranks batters, catchers, teams and umpires throughout the MLB season.
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How a photographer captured Nolan Ryan's bloody jersey and created a 'Texas demigod'
Linda Kaye immortalized the pitcher in 1990, and their bond lasted for years.
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2026 MLB mock draft 2.0: Predicting the first 40 picks
Who is rising up your team's draft board? Here's what we're hearing about the first 40 picks.
