How big is this series with New York for Boston? Is Toronto the best team in the AL? We give verdicts on what it all means.
Category: Baseball
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Sources: O’s give Basallo 8-year, $67M extension
The Orioles and top prospect Samuel Basallo are finalizing an eight-year $67 million extension, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. The deal comes less than a week after Basallo’s MLB debut.
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What to believe — and not to believe in the National League
Milwaukee is on fire. New York is ice cold. Top players are hurt or struggling. Here’s what it all means.
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Red Sox in must-win mode? Are Yankees back? What you should — and shouldn’t — believe in the American League
How big is this series with New York for Boston? Is Toronto the best team in the AL? We give verdicts on what it all means.
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Anthony makes mark in Bronx debut with key HR
Rookie Roman Anthony hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and drove in three runs in a memorable Yankee Stadium debut as the Red Sox notched a 6-3 victory over the Yankees in the opener of a 4-game series Thursday night.
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Soto says Mets still playoff team amid Aug. swoon
Juan Soto said Mets players “believe in each other” after Thursday’s 9-3 loss to the Nationals, the team’s 16th loss in its past 21 games.
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Sources: Kimbrel to Astros on major league deal
Veteran reliever Craig Kimbrel will add a fresh arm to the Astros’ ailing bullpen as they try to hold on to their lead in the AL West.
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Brewers’ Ortiz exits, to have MRI on hamstring
Brewers infielder Joey Ortiz is scheduled to undergo an MRI on his left hamstring after leaving Thursday’s 4-1 win against the Chicago Cubs following a groundout in the fifth inning.
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Rays call up No. 1 prospect Williams; Kim to IL
Carson Williams, the No. 24 prospect on ESPN insider Kiley McDaniel’s in-season top 100, was called up by the Rays on Thursday.
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Red Sox put Abreu on IL, call up ‘The Password’
The Red Sox placed outfielder Wilyer Abreu on the 10-day injured list Thursday and promoted Jhostynxon “The Password” Garcia.