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From superteam to Swiss cheese: Four ways MLB insiders say depleted Dodgers can improve at the trade deadline
From superteam to a depleted roster -- here are four ways MLB insiders say L.A. can improve.
It's time for the second half! Preview, rankings, playoff odds for every team
Which teams will rule the homestretch? Here is everything you need to know coming out of the All-Star break.
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MLB SCOREBOARD
SATURDAY NIGHT FROM THE DIAMOND
Will Smith walks it off for Dodgers in the 11th to steal second straight game
Tyler O'Neill unloads for two home runs on the road vs. Dodgers
SPORTS BETTING
Betting tens of thousands to win hundreds: Inside the wild world of 'No' bets
The risk of betting big to win little doesn't seem optimal, but putting money down on the 'No' has been gaining momentum.
25 future top athletes of the 21st century: Caitlin Clark, Justin Jefferson and more
ANOTHER SHORTSTOP RENAISSANCE
'I think the game is in great hands': Witt, Henderson lead new era of star shortstops
First-time All-Stars Bobby Witt Jr. and Gunnar Henderson impressed their veteran peers this week in Arlington, Texas.
Top 100 pro athletes of the 21st century: 1-100
FANTASY BASEBALL
Forecaster: Kershaw, Senga could make 2024 debuts
Set your fantasy baseball lineups for the week ahead with our forecaster preview, featuring pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
Can Rece Hinds keep the magic going?
Rece Hinds leads the list of players you should consider claiming off the fantasy baseball waiver wire.
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Astros take sole possession of 1st place for 1st time this season with 4-2 win over Mariners
— Jake Meyers hit a go-ahead two-run homer off former Houston reliever Ryne Stanek in the seventh inning, and the Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 4-2 on Saturday night to take sole...
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- Jays' Bichette to miss 'weeks' with calf strain
- Reds lose reliever Suter to partial shoulder tear
- Realmuto rejoins Phillies after meniscus recovery
- Tigers' Olson exits start due to sore shoulder
- Correa, Paddack land on injured list for Twins
- Yankees' Stanton may be game-ready next week
- Kjerstad comes off concussion IL for Orioles
- Draft recap: Best picks for every team
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The 10 MLB storylines that have ruled 2024 so far
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Handing out first-half grades for all 30 MLB teams
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Just 11 starts into his career, Skenes is among the best in MLB. This week, he showed he's ready for that spotlight.
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MLB franchise shortstop draft: Witt, Henderson or Seager No. 1?
Baseball's premier position is loaded with stars, so we asked our experts to select the one they'd build a franchise around.
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When, how will robot umps arrive in MLB? Latest on ABS plans
A memo sent to every major league team shed light on how baseball sees the future of automated strike zones.
