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Cubs' Bregman hit in face by foul ball, hospitalized for tests
Alex Bregman was struck in the face by a foul ball while standing on deck during Sunday's game against the Reds and was taken to the hospital.
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Judge Hits First Home Run Since May as Yankees Clinch Record 61st Postseason Berth
Aaron Judge's long-awaited homer coincided with New York securing its ninth playoff appearance in 10 years, according to ESPN.
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ESPN Reviews Season's Highs and Lows for Every MLB Team
As the 2025 MLB season nears its close, ESPN highlights one success and one disappointment for each of the league's 30 clubs.
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MLB Faces Questions Over Declining Puerto Rico Pipeline on Roberto Clemente Day
An ESPN report says the flow of talent from Puerto Rico to Major League Baseball has weakened, with a source quoted saying "what we're doing now ain't working."
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ESPN Insiders Weigh In on Early MLB Playoff Favorites for 2026
A new ESPN report canvasses executives and league insiders on which teams look strongest heading into the 2026 postseason picture, naming clubs including the Dodgers, Brewers, Yankees and Rays.
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Mets Face Reckoning After Missing Playoffs Despite Record Payroll, ESPN Reports
A high-priced roster fell short in 2026, prompting questions about the club's direction heading into 2027, according to ESPN.
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Orioles Activate Félix Bautista After 14-Month Absence; Trey Mancini Retires
Baltimore brings back reliever following shoulder surgery as former outfielder Trey Mancini signs a one-day contract to close out his career with the club.
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Mets' Jared Young hospitalized after on-field collision with teammate
First baseman struck in the head during play against Philadelphia and transported by cart.
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Prosecutors List 18 Allegedly Rigged Pitches Ahead of Clase, Ortiz Trial
Court documents cited by ESPN identify the pitches, including one from a 2024 playoff game, that will anchor the federal case against Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz.
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ESPN Previews MLB's 2026 Awards Races as Regular Season Nears Its End
With the postseason approaching, ESPN examines contenders for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year in both the American and National Leagues.
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ESPN: Ohtani's Two-Way Success Hasn't Sparked Wave of Similar MLB Talents
Despite Shohei Ohtani's rare success as both a pitcher and hitter, few other players have attempted to follow his path, an ESPN report says.
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ESPN Previews MLB's 2026 Awards Races as Regular Season Nears Its End
With the postseason approaching, ESPN examines contenders for MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and Manager of the Year in both leagues.
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ESPN's Week 25 MLB Power Rankings Track Playoff Push
With roughly 11 days left in the regular season, ESPN's latest MLB power rankings note movement among contenders including the Yankees, Cubs, Padres, Guardians and Astros.
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Dodgers Clinch Fifth Straight NL West Title With Win Over Reds
Los Angeles secures 13th division crown in 14 seasons after 8-2 victory, according to ESPN.
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ESPN Publishes MLB Postseason Tracker Covering Odds, Bracket and Clinch Scenarios
The sports network's tracker compiles playoff odds, the current bracket and updates on which teams could clinch postseason berths next, according to ESPN.
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Mets' Young carted off field after collision with pitcher, CT scan negative
Mets first baseman Jared Young was struck in the head by pitcher Nolan McLean's knee while fielding a grounder Thursday night.
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Phillies place 14-game winner Luzardo on injured list with shoulder injury
Manager Don Mattingly announced the move Tuesday as the team deals with a key rotation injury.
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ESPN Analysis Highlights Potential MLB Managerial and Front Office Changes
Columnist Buster Olney outlines teams that could see shifts in coaching staffs and executive leadership as the offseason approaches.
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ESPN Roundup Highlights Season's Biggest Wins and Letdowns for All 30 MLB Teams
As the 2025 MLB season nears its close, ESPN compiled a team-by-team look at the standout achievements and disappointments that defined each club's campaign.
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Tommy Pham Homers for White Sox After Elevator Pitch to GM Landed Him Back in Lineup
Outfielder says a chance encounter with Chicago's general manager helped speed his return from the injured list to the cleanup spot.
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Phillies place All-Star pitcher Luzardo on injured list with shoulder inflammation
Jesús Luzardo, who has won 14 games this season, was placed on the 15-day injured list Tuesday due to shoulder inflammation.
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Brewers' Misiorowski Draws Cy Young Buzz After Breakout Season, ESPN Report Says
Teammates and observers describe pitcher's blistering fastball, which has reportedly reached 105 mph, in a new ESPN feature on his rise with Milwaukee.
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ESPN Analysis Highlights Potential Postseason Weaknesses for MLB Playoff Contenders
A new ESPN feature examines one key flaw for each team in the current MLB playoff picture that could derail a deep October run.
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ESPN Identifies Potential Weaknesses for Each MLB Playoff Contender Ahead of October
A new ESPN analysis examines the single biggest vulnerability facing each team in the 2026 MLB postseason field, according to the outlet.
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Nationals Sign Pitcher Cade Cavalli to Four-Year Contract Through 2030
Washington secures its young right-hander with a multiyear deal that includes a team option for 2031.
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Yankees' Aaron Judge Placed Back on Injured List With Calf Strain
New York slugger sidelined again after just seven games back from a broken rib injury
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Yankees' Aaron Judge Heading Back to Injured List With Calf Strain
The New York Yankees slugger will return to the injured list after suffering a right calf strain, just seven games after coming back from a broken rib, according to ESPN.
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Rocchio's walk-off hit lifts Guardians past White Sox
Brayan Rocchio delivered a two-out, two-strike single in the ninth inning to give Cleveland a 7-6 victory.
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Brewers clinch 4th consecutive NL Central title
Milwaukee secures division after Chicago's loss to Atlanta.
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Alonso Receives Warm Welcome in Return to Citi Field
Pete Alonso said he is grateful for his time as a Met ahead of his first game back at Citi Field as a member of the Baltimore Orioles.
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Alcantara Earns First Career Save Days After 101-Pitch Start
Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara recorded his first career save in a win over the Arizona Diamondbacks, just two days after throwing 101 pitches in a no-decision.
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Alonso Homers Against Former Team, Draws Cheers From Mets Fans
Pete Alonso, now with the Baltimore Orioles, hit another home run against the New York Mets and received an ovation from fans at Citi Field, according to ESPN.
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ESPN Analyzes Remaining Schedule Strength for MLB Playoff Contenders
A new ESPN breakdown examines September matchups facing teams in postseason contention, highlighting which clubs face the most and least favorable paths to October.
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Twins' Byron Buxton to Undergo Hip Surgery, Out for Remainder of Season
Outfielder has been sidelined since Aug. 30 with a right hip injury.
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Brewers Clinch Playoff Berth With 20-0 Rout of Reds
Garrett Mitchell hit a grand slam among four Milwaukee home runs as the majors' best team secured a postseason spot on Friday night, according to ESPN.
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Rays Become First MLB Team to Clinch Playoff Berth After Caminero's Walk-Off Homer
Junior Caminero's two-run, game-ending home run lifted Tampa Bay past Houston 3-1, securing the Rays' postseason spot ahead of every other major league team, according to ESPN.
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ESPN Identifies 10 MLB Players Who 'Leveled Up' in 2026 Season
A new ESPN report highlights ten players—including Cam Schlittler, Jacob Misiorowski and Pete Crow-Armstrong—whose improved performances this season are credited with boosting their teams' fortunes.
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Man Waving Palestinian Flag Tackled on Yankee Stadium Field
A man carrying a Palestinian flag ran onto the field during a Yankees-Mets game before being tackled, according to a video report from Al Jazeera.
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Yankees Activate Aaron Judge Amid Broader MLB Roster Moves, ESPN Reports
ESPN's fantasy baseball coverage highlights the New York Yankees' decision to activate slugger Aaron Judge, part of a wider roundup of injury updates, promotions, demotions and trades across Major League Baseball.
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ESPN Report Identifies Early Favorites for MLB Expansion Cities
An ESPN report by Jeff Passan outlines the leading contenders for future Major League Baseball expansion teams, with an expansion committee expected to form after the next collective bargaining agreement is signed.
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ESPN Publishes Expert Predictions for MLB's Final Regular-Season Month
With less than a month remaining in the 2026 MLB regular season, ESPN says its baseball analysts have released forecasts on division races, wild-card contenders and individual statistical leaders.
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Yankees Activate Aaron Judge After Three-Month Absence
Three-time AL MVP set to return Tuesday against the Colorado Rockies following a fractured rib.
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Ohtani Says He's 'Most Likely' Done Pitching for Season, Returns to Dodgers Lineup
Shohei Ohtani, back in the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday after missing four games, said he will shift his focus to hitting for the remainder of the season.
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Dodgers Clinch 14th Straight Playoff Berth With Win Over Reds
Los Angeles secured its record playoff streak with a 4-1 victory in Cincinnati, according to ESPN.
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White Sox Rally Behind Peters' Marathon Walk to Beat Guardians
An 18-pitch at-bat by centerfielder Tristan Peters helped turn a 7-3 win over Cleveland into a pivotal moment in the AL Central race, according to ESPN.
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Alonso Praises Mets Fans During Emotional Return to Citi Field
Former Mets first baseman received warm ovations from fans in his first game back as a visiting player, according to ESPN.
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