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Associated Press:
Judge, Ohtani light up first inning with historic home runs in Yankees-Dodgers rematch — LOS ANGELES — Reigning MVPs Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani blasted historic home runs in the first inning as the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers met Friday night in a rematch of last year's World Series.
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Los Angeles Times:
Mookie Betts dealing with fractured toe, won't start against Yankees this weekend — Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not start in any of this weekend's games against the New York Yankees after sustaining a fractured toe this week, but the team is hopeful he will be able to avoid a stint on the injured list.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is day-to-day after injuring his left toe in mishap — LOS ANGELES — Mookie Betts is out of the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup against the New York Yankees with an injured left toe. — Manager Dave Roberts said Friday that the shortstop was having X-rays and is day-to-day.
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Kurt Badenhausen / Sportico:
Dodgers, Yankees Run Away With MLB Ticket Revenue Race
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Vaughn Dalzell / NBCSports.com:
Twins at Mariners prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for May 30 — Its Friday, May 30 and the Twins (30-25) are in Seattle to take on the Mariners (30-25). Zebby Matthews is slated to take the mound for Minnesota against Bryan Woo for Seattle.
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Athletics at Blue Jays Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30
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Pirates at Padres Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30
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Red Sox at Braves Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30
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Angels at Guardians Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for May 30
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Tigers at Royals prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for May 30
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Associated Press:
Rockies demote first baseman Michael Toglia to Triple-A Albuquerque — NEW YORK — Struggling Colorado Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia was optioned to Triple-A Albuquerque prior to Saturday's game against the New York Mets. — Toglia appeared to establish himself as the Rockies …
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Associated Press:
Dodgers transfer pitcher Tyler Glasnow to 60-day injured list, claim catcher Chuckie Robinson — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers starter Tyler Glasnow has been transferred to the 60-day injured list. — The team made the move Saturday when catcher Chuckie Robinson was claimed off waivers.
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Associated Press:
Mariners promote infield prospect Cole Young from Triple-A Tacoma — SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners promoted infield prospect Cole Young from Triple-A Tacoma ahead of their game against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday. — Right-hander Bryce Miller was also reinstated from the 15-day injured list and is expected to start.
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Red Sox place Liam Hendriks on injured list, recall Nick Burdi from Triple-A Worcester — BOSTON — Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks has been placed on the 15-day injured list with inflammation in his right hip. — The Red Sox announced Friday the move is retroactive to Wednesday …
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Jeff Passan / ESPN:
Sources: FBI probes finances from business owned by MLBPA, NFLPA — FBI agents have reached out to major league baseball players about their knowledge of financial dealings related to a multibillion-dollar group-licensing firm started and owned, in part, by their union and the NFL Players Association …
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ESPN:
MLB Power Rankings Week 9: Which powerhouse sits at No. 1? — Now that we're two months into the 2025 MLB season — and past Memorial Day, when baseball fans traditionally say you can finally check the standings — the top of our rankings have started to become more consistent.
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Jaylon Thompson / Kansas City Star:
The Royals' offense led the AL in this area last year. Now, they're dead last — If you ever wondered what is ailing the Kansas City Royals' offense, look no further than the fourth inning of Friday's 7-5 loss against the Detroit Tigers. — Let's set the scene. — The Royals were down a run to the Tigers.
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
For Yankees' Aaron Judge, making history means staying healthy — LOS ANGELES — Every two weeks or so, from 2017 through the 2024 season, Richard Schenck visited Aaron Judge to help refine his superstar pupil's swing. But they haven't met at all this season. There hasn't been a need.
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Associated Press:
Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips to undergo Tommy John surgery and miss rest of the season — LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Evan Phillips will have Tommy John surgery next week and miss the rest of the season in the latest blow to the World Series champion's pitching staff.
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