Dansby Swanson’s 15 historic RBI’s. Plus: All the Mets’ errors
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These MLB front-office leaders are facing intense scrutiny — and a lockout looms
What is striking about the current landscape is just how many top executives are in this predicament.
MLB owners’ proposal to reshape path to pros runs counter to growing the game
Major League Baseball should want to widen opportunity for players to enter the professional ranks, not narrow it.
Ouch, this home run robbery GIF. Plus: New Rafael Devers drama
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A main trait among the most likely Skubal suitors, Miz magic and more MLB notes
Plus, more on the Pirates' willingness to deal a comp pick, Nick Kurtz's Vegas spectacular and other details from around the league.
Amid All-Star campaign, Angels’ Mike Trout (right hamstring) to go on IL
The severity of the injury is unclear, as is his ability to return before the All-Star Game.
Cal Ripken Jr. takes more active player development role as Orioles emphasize fundamentals
This is the first time Ripken, who retired as a player in 2001, has taken such a hands-on approach within the organization.
Giants start testing the waters on potential trade deals: Sources
In recent days, the 29-43 Giants have put out feelers on some of their players.
The five-man NL Cy Young race. Plus: Another day, another wild play
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The Phillies are finally thriving, but it happened too late to save Rob Thomson’s job
The team has surged under manager Don Mattingly, but Phillies players admit that the same outcome could have happened under Thomson.
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