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Used to playing through pain, even Harper knew it was time to sit down — PITTSBURGH — Bryce Harper has played 57 of the Phillies' 63 games, feeling pain in his right wrist with nearly every swing he's taken. — Harper was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with right wrist inflammation.
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Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation — PITTSBURGH — The scuffling Philadelphia Phillies suffered a blow Saturday when they placed first baseman Bryce Harper on the 10-day injured list because of right wrist inflammation before their game against the Pirates.
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Bryce Harper out of the Phillies' lineup with a sore right wrist: 'He's just having trouble swinging' — PITTSBURGH — Bryce Harper got four at-bats Thursday and struck out swinging three times on breaking pitches.Results aside, nothing seemed amiss.But Harper is playing through soreness in his right wrist …
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Blue Jays at Twins Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6 — It's Friday, June 6, and the Blue Jays (33-29) are in Minneapolis to take on the Twins (34-28). Paxton Schultz is slated to take the mound for Toronto against Bailey Ober for Minnesota.
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Mariners at Angels Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6 — It's Friday, June 6, and the Mariners (32-29) are in Anaheim to take on the Angels (28-33). Bryce Miller is slated to take the mound for Seattle against Kyle Hendricks for Los Angeles.
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Padres at Brewers Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6 — It's Friday, June 6 and the Padres (35-26) are in Milwaukee to take on the Brewers (34-29). Randy Vásquez is slated to take the mound for San Diego against Chad Patrick for Milwaukee.
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Dodgers at Cardinals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6
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Diamondbacks at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6
Diamondbacks at Reds prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6
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Astros at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6
Astros at Guardians prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6
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Rangers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6
Rangers at Nationals Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6
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Phillies at Pirates prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6
Phillies at Pirates prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends, and stats for June 6
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Braves at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6
Braves at Giants Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6
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Orioles at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6
Orioles at Athletics Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats for June 6
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Braves' all-time saves leader Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment one day after getting promoted — SAN FRANCISCO — Craig Kimbrel's stay with the Atlanta Braves lasted just one day as the team designated the franchise's career saves leader for assignment Saturday and recalled left-handed pitcher Austin Cox.
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Braves call up franchise saves leader Craig Kimbrel a day after blowing a big lead — SAN FRANCISCO — The Atlanta Braves have called up franchise career saves leader Craig Kimbrel from the minors a day after having their worst blown ninth-inning lead in more than a half-century.
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Former Orioles All-Star Corbin Burnes Gets Grim News About Elbow Injury — The Baltimore Orioles chased and lost Corbin Burnes in free agency. Now, the All-Star pitcher is going to miss considerable time. — Former Baltimore Orioles pitcher Corbin Burnes will miss at least a year due …
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BREAKING: Corbin Burnes to Have Season-Ending Elbow Surgery — The ace of the Diamondbacks' staff will miss the remainder of 2025 and most of 2026. — Torey Lovullo announced today that ace starter Corbin Burnes will need to have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery.

Man accused of targeting Seattle professional athletes in home burglary spree — The man reportedly raided the homes of Seattle Mariners' Julio Rodriguez and Luis Castillo, Seattle Seahawks legend Richard Sherman and Dodgers pitcher Blake Snell. … A 21-year-old Seattle man is accused …
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Red Sox out for reversal of fortune against Yankees — About two hours before his team opened its season series with the New York Yankees, Boston manager Alex Cora was asked to describe the state of the Red Sox. — With a matter-of-fact tone, Cora simply said: “Not great.”
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