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Braves re-sign RHP Pierce Johnson to $14.25 million, 2-year contract with option for '26
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No. 15 Yankees prospect Randy Vasquez showing off 'special arm' in Somerset – Trentonian
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Playoff-bound Phillies rout Mets 9-1 in Buck Showalter's finale as New York manager
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When Trevor Bauer's Not Pitching, He's Building Drones - WSJ
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MLB playoffs guide: All 12 berths clinched, just matchups left to be decided for postseason's start, Sports
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Rockies Mailbag: The time is now for a stronger bullpen, power bat at first base – The Denver Post
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How the Yankees can fix their nightmare 2023 season at the deadline
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What to make of the Phillies' 0-3 start: Three reasons to try to explain a stumble at the start
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Freeman homers in nightcap as Dodgers split doubleheader for Rockies' 100th loss this season
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The Red Sox and the Yankees Did It Again
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Tyler Eppler, former Bearkat teammates, on cusp of majors in Triple-A, Sports
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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, has died at 57, National Sports
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The puzzle of Cubs ace Jon Lester: He's hard to hit but easy to run on - Los Angeles Times
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Tom Hager celebrated for building on his legacy with 800th win - Jamestown Sun