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From tots to taters, Harrison Bader has thrived in the pressure cooker of Philadelphia pennant race — PHILADELPHIA — From tots to taters, Harrison Bader has thrived in the pressure cooker of a Philadelphia pennant race. — With enthusiasm and elite defense, Bader became an instant fan favorite …
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Schwarber hits 50th homer and Suárez strikes out 12 as Phillies extend lead over Mets with 9-3 win — Kyle Schwarber hit his 50th home run of the season and Ranger Suárez struck out a career-high 12 over six shutout innings to lead the Philadelphia Phillies to a 9-3 win over the New York Mets on Tuesday night.
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Associated Press:
Anthony Rizzo, 36, to retire as Chicago Cub, become team ambassador — CHICAGO — Anthony Rizzo will officially retire as a member of the Chicago Cubs on Saturday and will join the organization as team ambassador. — The 36-year-old Rizzo spent 10 of his 14 major league seasons with Chicago.
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Darragh McDonald / MLB Trade Rumors:
Anthony Rizzo Retires — The Cubs have announced that Anthony Rizzo will retire as a Cub and will be honored this Saturday at Wrigley Field as the club hosts the Rays. He will also serve as an ambassador for the organization. Jesse Rogers of ESPN was among those to relay the news.
Associated Press:
Braves catcher Sean Murphy will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a labral tear in his hip — Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy will undergo season-ending surgery Thursday to repair a labral tear in his right hip, the team announced. Recovery is expected to take four months.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Murphy to undergo surgery to repair hip tear, miss rest of '25
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Associated Press:
Paul Skenes tops 200 K's, throws 64 pitches in Pirates' loss — BALTIMORE — After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. — The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1 …
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MLB.com:
Here are the 2025 Arizona Fall League rosters — If you thought the end of summer also brought the end of your chances to follow top prospects, just remember - there's always desert ball. — Rosters for the six Arizona Fall League teams were officially announced Wednesday afternoon …
Buster Olney / ESPN:
Potential MLB managerial, front office changes on the horizon — There is sincere regret in the words of Atlanta Braves manager Brian Snitker when he mentions what life in baseball has cost him. His son Troy, now a hitting coach for the Houston Astros, played baseball growing up …
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ESPN:
Athletics solve Aroldis Chapman, rally past Red Sox in 9th — WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Aroldis Chapman allowed his first hit since July 23, and the Athletics rallied in the ninth inning to beat the Boston Red Sox 5-4, avoiding a series sweep. — Shea Langeliers led off the ninth …
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Derrick Goold / St. Louis Post-Dispatch:
Masyn Winn aims to play through meniscus tear that will require surgery, not lengthy recovery — In today's 10 AM “Ten Hochman” video, Ben Hochman discusses the Cardinals' Masyn Winn! Plus, a happy birthday shoutout to Adam Sandler and Todd Zeile! And as always, Hochman picks a random Cards card out of the hat!
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Yankees' relief collapses as Tigers explode for 9 runs in 7th — NEW YORK — For six innings on Tuesday, the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers played a clean, tight baseball game suitable for a potential postseason preview. Then the Yankees crumbled spectacularly, allowing the Tigers …
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The Athletic:
Four VPs, others affiliated with Detroit Tigers accused of misconduct toward women — At least eight men employed by the Detroit Tigers, its business arm or broadcast partner have been accused of misconduct toward women since 2023, including four vice presidents and two other high-ranking employees …
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Associated Press:
Aaron Judge hits 359th career homer, passing Hall of Famer Yogi Berra for 5th in Yankees history — Yankees captain Aaron Judge hit his 359th career home run in the first inning Tuesday night against the Detroit Tigers, breaking a tie with Hall of Fame catcher Yogi Berra for fifth place on the franchise list.
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NBCSports.com:
Rockies at Dodgers prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, trends, and stats for September 8 — Its Monday, September 8 and the Rockies (40-103) are in Los Angeles to open a series against the Dodgers (79-64). — Chase Dollander is slated to take the mound for Colorado.
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