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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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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.
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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Associated Press:
Jacob deGrom going back to where career began to face Mets for first time since joining Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — Jacob deGrom is excited to be going back to where his career began, the home stadium where he made 109 of his 245 starts in the big leagues and had back-to-back Cy Young Award-winning seasons with the New York Mets.
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Mark Bowman / MLB.com:
Murphy to undergo surgery to repair hip tear, miss rest of '25 — ATLANTA — Sean Murphy's struggles over the past month were likely influenced by the right hip ailment that will be surgically repaired later this week. — Braves president of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos …
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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 …
Barry M. Bloom / Sportico:
Francona's Return to Managing Pays Dividends for Low-Budget Reds — SAN DIEGO - Last year at this time, Terry Francona didn't have a care in the world. He was one year into his retirement after 23 years of managing in Major League Baseball and loving it.
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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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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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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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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