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Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Phillies to put J.T. Realmuto on injured list in latest blow — The Philadelphia Phillies, losers of seven straight and owners of the worst run differential in MLB, will be without their starting catcher for at least 10 days. — J.T. Realmuto has been placed on the injured list Wednesday with a lower back injury.
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Brendan Kuty / The Athletic:
Yankees players push to wear alternate road jerseys for first time in franchise history: Sources — BOSTON — New York Yankees players recently pitched higher-ups on the team wearing alternate jerseys for the first time in franchise history, a league source briefed on the conversations told The Athletic.
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Bill Plunkett / Orange County Register:
Will bulk of Dodgers' closer role fall to Tanner Scott again with Edwin Diaz out? — Brock Stewart is expected to join Dave Roberts' list of ninth-inning options at some point soon, but the manager sees no reason to designate a closer to replace Diaz even though he named Scott as the most likely to inherit save situations
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Joe Vasile / MLB.com:
Yankees Pitchers Gerrit Cole and Carlos Rodon Currently Scheduled to Make Rehab Starts With Renegades — Cole slated for his second rehab start on Thursday, Rodon tentatively slated to start on Friday — Wappingers Falls, N.Y. (April 21, 2026) - The New York Yankees have announced …
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Ben Dickson / Newsday:
Mets' losing streak reaches 12 as Juan Soto expects to return tonight — The 12th consecutive loss of this Mets' spiral, a 5-3 decision to the Twins at Citi Field on Tuesday night, provided a familiar feeling for the 32,798 at Citi Field. — A day that started with hope — the news that Juan Soto …
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ESPN:
Jordan Walker 2026 batting Stats Per Game - MLB — The 2026 MLB batting season stats per game for Jordan Walker of the St. Louis Cardinals on ESPN. Includes full stats, per opponent, for regular and postseason.
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Arizona Republic:
Diamondbacks buried by White Sox amid serious starting pitching slump — José M. Romero Nick PiecoroArizona Republic — The Diamondbacks' solid start to the year was built, in part, on a starting rotation that usually kept them in games. That is not to say their starters were perfect …
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Patrick Mooney / The Athletic:
Cubs manager Craig Counsell calls MLB's Shohei Ohtani rule ‘bizarre’ — CHICAGO — While dealing with a cluster of injuries on his pitching staff, Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell was asked for an explanation as to why clubs in these situations don't have additional roster flexibility.
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MLB.com:
Denzel Clarke placed on IL with bone bruise in foot; OF Thomas recalled — SEATTLE — The Athletics' outfield defense took a hit as Denzel Clarke was placed on the 10-day injured list prior to Wednesday's series finale against the Mariners at T-Mobile Park.
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Harrison Smajovits / Sports Illustrated:
Braves Call Upon Top Right-Handed Prospect to Fill Rotation Gap — The Atlanta Braves turned to one of their top prospects after Martín Pérez had to be utilized in a long-relief role Wednesday night — The Atlanta Braves have called upon another prospect to fill the gap on Thursday afternoon.
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Janie Mccauley / Associated Press:
Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers from paternity list after welcoming baby daughter, London — Freddie Freeman spent the past couple of days immersing himself as a new father of four, figuring out how to change diapers as a first-time girl dad after daughter London joined the world and three big brothers.
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MLB.com:
Wheeler to return Saturday to bolster Phillies' struggling rotation — CHICAGO - A Phillies club in dire need of a jolt is due to receive one this weekend in Atlanta. — Ace starter Zack Wheeler, fresh off his fifth rehab outing as he makes his way back from the thoracic outlet decompression surgery …
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Dan Szymborski / FanGraphs Baseball:
Can the 2026 Mets Be Salvaged? — With big expectations entering the season, the New York Mets got off to a reasonably solid start; through their first 11 games, they had a 7-4 record and a half-game lead in the NL East. Since then, though, things have gone... less well.
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D.J. Short / NBCSports.com:
MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams climbing, Mets and Royals crashing
MLB Power Rankings: NL Central teams climbing, Mets and Royals crashing
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