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MLBPirates Pull the Plug, Release Veteran DH Marcell Ozuna
The Pittsburgh Pirates have released veteran designated hitter Marcell Ozuna amid a rough stretch of games, signaling a shift toward younger talent for the rest of the season.Roster MoveFree AgencyAnalysis
MLBDodgers Catcher Dalton Rushing Diagnosed With Partial UCL Tear
Los Angeles Dodgers catching prospect Dalton Rushing has suffered a partial UCL tear, forcing the organization into a difficult decision regarding his recovery and future.InjuryRoster Move
MLBTigers Shake Up Rotation, Add Jackson Jobe and Drew Anderson to Starting Mix
The Detroit Tigers are adding Drew Anderson and Jackson Jobe to their starting rotation amidst a massive offensive hot streak.Roster MoveAnalysisBetting
MLBTarik Skubal Officially Makes Dodgers Debut to Save a Leaking Rotation
Tarik Skubal is officially making his Los Angeles Dodgers debut, stepping in to stop the bleeding for a pitching staff that just got shelled by the Cubs and Red Sox.Roster MoveGame PreviewAnalysis
MLBNationals Lose James Wood to Oblique Strain Amid Brutal Losing Streak
Washington Nationals outfielder James Wood is heading to the injured list with an oblique strain, compounding the misery of a six-game losing streak.InjuryRoster Move
MLBKevin Gausman's No-Trade List is a Masterclass in Avoiding Bad Vibes
Toronto Blue Jays starter Kevin Gausman has an eight-team no-trade list, and his choices reveal a hilarious mix of avoiding rebuilds and rejecting Steve Cohen's money.TradeRumorBetting
MLBThe Mets Are Already Trying to Flip Luis Robert Jr.
The New York Mets are reportedly receiving trade interest in Luis Robert Jr. just days after he returned from the 60-day injured list, signaling a clear sell-off in Queens.RumorTradeRoster Move
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