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MLB NEWS OUTSIDE THE CONFINES: THE ORIOLES AND ANGELS MAKE A TRADE

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✍️ The article discusses various baseball-related topics, including trades, free agent signings, and rumors, as well as news and obituaries.

👉 Orioles trade Grayson Rodriguez to Angels for Taylor Ward 👉 Braves trade Mauricio Dubón to Astros 👉 Braves re-sign Raisel Iglesias 👉 Four players accept qualifying offers 👉 MLB's gambling scandal 👉 Upcoming 'Field of Dreams' game 👉 Passing of Randy Jones

-- #Al #BenClemens #JakeMintz #R.J.Anderson #KeithLaw #KenRosenthal #WillSammon #MichaelBaumann #ShōtaImanaga #JordanSchusterman #MarkFeinsand #KileyMcDaniel #DaynPerry #AndrewSimon #EnoSarris #RandyJones #ShaunO'Neill #AJCassavell #MattSnyder #SarahLangs #MannyRandhawa #EmmaBaccellieri #Mo'neDavis #LosAngeles #Baltimore #Houston #Atlanta #Iowa #St.Paul #Philadelphia #Minnesota #sports

BATTING AROUND: WILL THE CARDINALS FINALLY FIND A TRADE PARTNER FOR NOLAN ARENADO THIS OFFSEASON?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss the possibility of Nolan Arenado being traded this offseason, with several teams mentioned as potential destinations.

👉 Experts predict Arenado will be traded this offseason 👉 Cardinals ownership is willing to kick in more cash than in past trade discussions 👉 Arenado has said he's willing to approve a trade to more destinations 👉 Several teams mentioned as potential destinations: Phillies, Tigers, Mariners, Mets, Angels, Diamondbacks

-- #DaynPerry #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #St.Louis #Philadelphia #Detroit #Seattle #NewYork #Anaheim #Arizona #sports

NFL REMINDS TEAMS OF LONG-STANDING PROP-BET BANS AMID WIDER GAMBLING TURMOIL

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✍️ The National Football League (NFL) has reminded its teams that it has worked to limit and prohibit certain prop bets in the league, citing concerns over the impact of legalized sports gambling.

👉 The NFL has worked to limit and prohibit certain prop bets in the league. 👉 The league has banned certain props with its sports betting partners, placing them in four different prohibited wager categories. 👉 The NFL has avoided major gambling crises seen in other sports, including across sports at the collegiate level. 👉 The league has not suspended a player due to a violation of the league's gambling rules since 2023.

-- #EmmanuelClase #LuisL.Ortiz #ChaunceyBillups #GrahamGano #DaynPerry #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH TEAM NEEDS TO SIGN KYLE TUCKER IN FREE AGENCY?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which team needs to sign free agent Kyle Tucker, with the Phillies and Yankees being top contenders.

👉 The Phillies need corner-outfield production 👉 The Yankees may lose offense with Cody Bellinger and Trent Grisham potentially leaving 👉 The Yankees need a big bat 👉 Aaron Judge may decline in the near future

-- #MattSnyder #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #AaronJudge #KyleSchwarber #J.T.Realmuto #BryceHarper #TreaTurner #CodyBellinger #TrentGrisham #DaveDombrowski #Chicago #Philadelphia #NewYork #sports

MLB FREE AGENCY: PREDICTING LANDING SPOTS FOR TOP PLAYERS, INCLUDING KYLE TUCKER, FRAMBER VALDEZ AND MORE

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✍️ The article discusses the top 50 MLB free agents for 2026, with experts predicting where they will sign. The article focuses on Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Framber Valdez, and Kyle Schwarber, among others.

👉 Kyle Tucker: Dodgers, Giants, or Phillies 👉 Alex Bregman: Red Sox, Mets, or Blue Jays 👉 Bo Bichette: Blue Jays, Cubs, or Giants 👉 Framber Valdez: Giants, Cubs, or Mets 👉 Kyle Schwarber: Phillies, Cubs, or Giants

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #LosAngelesDodgers #NewYorkYankees #BostonRedSox #TorontoBlueJays #SanFranciscoGiants #ChicagoCubs #PhiladelphiaPhillies #NewYorkMets #sports

BATTING AROUND: ARE THE DODGERS A DYNASTY AFTER BACK-TO-BACK WORLD SERIES TITLES, THREE RINGS IN SIX YEARS?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss whether the Los Angeles Dodgers' World Series title makes them a dynasty.

👉 Three World Series titles in six seasons 👉 Five pennants in the last nine seasons 👉 12 division titles in the last 13 years 👉 90-plus win pace each year 👉 Six players appeared in both the 2020 and 2025 World Series

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #LosAngeles #sports

CAN THE DODGERS THREE-PEAT? WHAT'S NEXT FOR LOS ANGELES CHAMPIONS AFTER WINNING 2025 WORLD SERIES TITLE

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✍️ The Los Angeles Dodgers have won the World Series, ending the repeat champions drought in baseball. To stay on top, they need to turn over their aging position player core, add a high-end bat, and rework their bullpen.

👉 Turn over aging position player core 👉 Add a high-end bat to the lineup 👉 Rework the bullpen 👉 Infuse youth into the roster 👉 Prioritize adding players in their prime

-- #DaynPerry #ClaytonKershaw #EnriqueHernández #MaxMuncy #KyleTucker #StevenKwan #BrandonLowe #MichaelConforto #TommyEdman #BrockStewart #TannerScott #KirbyYates #EdgardoHenriquez #WillKlein #PaulGervase #BenRortvedt #HunterFeduccia #YoshinobuYamamoto #sports

WORLD SERIES GAME 7 PREDICTIONS: BLUE JAYS VS. DODGERS EXPERT PICKS WITH MLB CHAMPIONSHIP ON THE LINE

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✍️ The Los Angeles Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays are set to play Game 7 of the World Series, with the Blue Jays looking to win their first championship since 1993.

👉 The Dodgers are attempting to become the first repeat World Series winner since the New York Yankees won three titles in a row from 1998-2000. 👉 The Blue Jays are hoping to win their first World Series title since 1993. 👉 Historically, MLB teams that take a 3-2 lead in a best-of-seven series have won the series 70% of the time. 👉 The Dodgers have struggled at the plate and in the pitching department throughout the series.

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #KateFeldman #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #LosAngeles #Toronto #sports

2025 WORLD SERIES BOLD PREDICTIONS FOR DODGERS VS. BLUE JAYS: LOTS OF RUNS, WEIRD WALK-OFFS

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✍️ The 2025 World Series is previewed with bold predictions from CBS Sports' MLB staff, including a walk-off caught stealing, a high-scoring series, and a review of the final play.

👉 R.J. Anderson predicts a walk-off caught stealing 👉 Mike Axisa predicts a high-scoring series 👉 Dayn Perry predicts the final play will be upheld on review 👉 Matt Snyder predicts a walk-off home run to clinch the series

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #BabeRuth #FreddieFreeman #WillSmith #JustinDean #MylesStraw #ShoheiOhtani #LuisGonzalez #MarianoRivera #JoeCarter #BillMazeroski #LosAngeles #Toronto #sports

WORLD SERIES MVP ODDS, PREDICTIONS: EXPERT PICKS WITH SHOHEI OHTANI FAVORED, PLUS ONE UNSUNG BLUE JAY TO WATCH

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✍️ The article predicts the 2025 World Series MVP, with CBS Sports MLB experts sharing their picks.

👉 Mookie Betts is a top pick for the Dodgers 👉 Ernie Clement is a longshot pick for the Blue Jays 👉 Blake Snell is a dominant pitcher for the Dodgers 👉 Shohei Ohtani is a favorite to win the award

-- #FreddieFreeman #CoreySeager #StephenStrasburg #GeorgeSpringer #StevePearce #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MookieBetts #ErnieClement #BlakeSnell #ShoheiOhtani #VladimirGuerreroJr. #TeoscarHernández #MaxMuncy #LosAngeles #Toronto #sports

MLB PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: EXPERT PICKS FOR NLCS BETWEEN DODGERS AND BREWERS

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✍️ The Los Angeles Dodgers are heading to the NLCS to defend their World Series title, while the Milwaukee Brewers are seeking their first National League pennant. The experts at CBS Sports predict a close series, with the Dodgers having the edge in terms of elite talent and starting pitching.

👉 The Dodgers are seeking their fourth NLCS appearance in six years. 👉 The Brewers are seeking their first NL pennant since switching to the National League in 1998. 👉 The series is expected to be close, with the Dodgers having the edge in terms of elite talent and starting pitching. 👉 The Brewers' bullpen and balanced lineup give them a chance to upset the Dodgers.

-- #ShoheiOhtani #YoshinobuYamamoto #FreddieFreeman #MookieBetts #JacksonChourio #BriceTurang #ChristianYelich #AndrewVaughn #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #LosAngeles #Milwaukee #Chicago #Cincinnati #Philadelphia #sports

MLB PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: EXPERT PICKS FOR ALCS BETWEEN MARINERS AND BLUE JAYS

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✍️ The Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays will face off in the ALCS, with the Blue Jays looking to win their first World Series since 1993 and the Mariners seeking their first AL pennant.

👉 The Blue Jays won the AL East and defeated the Yankees in the ALDS 👉 The Mariners won the AL West and took down the Tigers in the ALDS 👉 The series is expected to be competitive 👉 The Blue Jays' offense and the Mariners' pitching staff are key factors 👉 The Blue Jays have a slight edge in the series due to their offense and rest advantage

-- #MattSnyder #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #Seattle #Toronto #NewYork #sports

BREWERS VS. CUBS PREDICTIONS: NLDS EXPERT PICKS AS NL CENTRAL FOES MEET IN PLAYOFFS FOR FIRST TIME

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✍️ The Milwaukee Brewers and Chicago Cubs are meeting in the National League Division Series, with the Brewers seeking their first World Series title since 1982.

👉 The Brewers have home-field advantage and finished with the best record in baseball 👉 The Cubs ousted the San Diego Padres in the Wild Card Series 👉 Experts predict a close series, with some picking the Brewers and others the Cubs 👉 The Brewers are seeking their first World Series title since 1982

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #CraigCounsell #PeteCrow-Armstrong #MatthewBoyd #ShotaImanaga #MichaelBusch #SeiyaSuzuki #Milwaukee #Chicago #WrigleyField #Philadelphia #LosAngeles #sports

MARINERS VS. TIGERS PREDICTIONS: EXPERT PICKS AS SEATTLE, DETROIT TRY TO MAKE LONG-AWAITED TRIPS TO ALCS

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✍️ The Seattle Mariners and Detroit Tigers are set to face off in the ALDS, with the Mariners seeking their first ALCS appearance since 2001 and the Tigers looking to make a long-awaited trip to the pennant.

👉 The Mariners are seeking their first ALCS appearance since 2001 👉 The Tigers are looking to make a long-awaited trip to the pennant 👉 The teams will face off in a best-of-five series 👉 The Mariners have the better team and record during the regular season 👉 The Tigers' pitching staff is weak and lacks a true starter outside of Tarik Skubal

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #Detroit #Seattle #sports

BLUE JAYS VS. YANKEES PREDICTIONS: ALDS EXPERT PICKS AS DIVISION RIVALS SQUARE OFF

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✍️ The New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays are facing off in the ALDS for the first time, with the Blue Jays having home-field advantage and the Yankees looking to bounce back from a Wild Card Series win.

👉 The Yankees and Blue Jays are facing off in the ALDS for the first time 👉 The Blue Jays have home-field advantage due to their season series win 👉 The Yankees have a deeper lineup and a healthier pitching staff 👉 The Blue Jays have a strong offense and a bye in the Wild Card Series

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #NewYork #Toronto #Boston #Seattle #Detroit #sports

PHILLIES VS. DODGERS PREDICTIONS: NLDS EXPERT PICKS AS WORLD SERIES FAVORITES MEET IN SECOND ROUND

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✍️ The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers are set to face off in the National League Division Series, with both teams considered heavy World Series favorites.

👉 The Phillies and Dodgers are the two heaviest World Series favorites 👉 The series is expected to be a star-studded affair 👉 The Dodgers will have Shohei Ohtani making his postseason pitching debut in Game 1 👉 The Phillies will send lefty Christopher Sánchez to the mound 👉 The series is expected to be close and entertaining

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #Philadelphia #LosAngeles #Cincinnati #Milwaukee #Chicago #sports

MLB PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: PICKS FOR ALDS, NLDS WITH EXPERTS FAVORING YANKEES VS. JAYS AND PHILLIES VS. DODGERS

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✍️ The 2025 MLB playoffs are underway, with the Philadelphia Phillies facing the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Milwaukee Brewers facing the Chicago Cubs, the Toronto Blue Jays facing the New York Yankees, and the Seattle Mariners facing the Detroit Tigers.

👉 Dodgers vs. Phillies: The Dodgers are favored to win in 5 games 👉 Brewers vs. Cubs: The Brewers are favored to win in 5 games 👉 Mariners vs. Tigers: The Mariners are favored to win in 5 games 👉 Blue Jays vs. Yankees: The Yankees are favored to win in 5 games

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #Philadelphia #LosAngeles #Milwaukee #Chicago #Toronto #NewYork #Seattle #Detroit #sports

MLB PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: EXPERT PICKS FOR YANKEES VS. RED SOX, CUBS VS. PADRES AND EVERY WILD CARD SERIES

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✍️ The article discusses the 2025 MLB playoffs, specifically the Wild Card Series, with predictions from five CBS Sports MLB experts.

👉 Yankees vs. Red Sox: Yankees predicted to win in 3 games 👉 Guardians vs. Tigers: Tigers predicted to win in 2 or 3 games 👉 Dodgers vs. Reds: Dodgers predicted to win in 2 or 3 games 👉 Cubs vs. Padres: Padres predicted to win in 3 games

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #NewYork #Boston #Cleveland #Detroit #LosAngeles #Chicago #SanDiego #sports

2025 MLB PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS: EXPERT PICKS FOR ENTIRE POSTSEASON BRACKET, INCLUDING WORLD SERIES CHAMPION

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✍️ The 2025 MLB playoff field is set, with four Wild Card Series matchups beginning on Tuesday. The winners will move on to the League Division Series, and ultimately, the World Series.

👉 The 2025 MLB playoff field is set, with four Wild Card Series matchups beginning on Tuesday. 👉 The winners of the Wild Card Series will move on to the League Division Series. 👉 The winners of the Division Series will move on to the League Championship Series. 👉 The winners of the League Championship Series will move on to the World Series. 👉 The article features staff picks from CBS Sports MLB writers, predicting the winners of each series and ultimately, the World Series champion.

-- #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #sports

2025 MLB AWARDS: EXPERT PICKS FOR MVP, CY YOUNG, ROOKIE OF THE YEAR AS AARON JUDGE AND CAL RALEIGH FACE OFF

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✍️ The article discusses the MLB awards races, with several players in line to repeat as winners, including Tarik Skubal for the Cy Young award and Shohei Ohtani for the MVP award.

👉 Tarik Skubal is expected to win the Cy Young award for the second consecutive year 👉 Shohei Ohtani is a strong candidate for the MVP award 👉 Nick Kurtz is a leading candidate for the Rookie of the Year award 👉 Cade Horton is also in contention for the Rookie of the Year award

-- #TarikSkubal #ShoheiOhtani #NickKurtz #CadeHorton #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #KateFeldman #JulianMcWilliams #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MLB #Tigers #Dodgers #Pirates #Mariners #Yankees #Boston #Atlanta #Chicago #sports

GUARDIANS BEAT TIGERS, TAKE SOLE POSSESSION OF FIRST PLACE IN AL CENTRAL AS DETROIT'S COLLAPSE CONTINUES

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✍️ The Cleveland Guardians took sole possession of first place in the American League Central with a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers, thanks to a strong performance by rookie George Valera and a slump by the Tigers.

👉 The Guardians took sole possession of first place in the American League Central with a 5-1 win over the Detroit Tigers 👉 The Tigers had been in control of the division for most of the season, but have slumped in September 👉 The Guardians have gone 18-5 in September, including Wednesday's win 👉 The two teams will play their final game of the series on Thursday 👉 The Guardians will then host the Texas Rangers this weekend to close out the regular season

-- #GeorgeValera #StevenKwan #JoseRamirez #ParkerMeadows #ShaneBieber #KhalStephen #EmmanuelClase #LuisL.Ortiz #DaynPerry #Cleveland #Detroit #Boston #Texas #sports

GUARDIANS SURGE INTO AL CENTRAL TIE WITH TIGERS THANKS TO WILD SIXTH INNING INCLUDING FOUL BALL TO FACE

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✍️ The Cleveland Guardians tied with the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central division after a 5-2 win, clinching the head-to-head season series and the tiebreaker.

👉 Cleveland Guardians tied with Detroit Tigers in American League Central division 👉 Guardians clinched head-to-head season series and tiebreaker 👉 Tigers had a 14-game lead in the division on July 9 👉 Guardians have come back from 9 ½ games out and 15 ½ games out earlier in the season 👉 Division title and playoff position at stake for both teams

-- #DavidFry #StevenKwan #AngelMartínez #JoséRamírez #TarikSkubal #StevenVogt #GeorgeValera #GavinWilliams #KyleManzardo #DaynPerry #Cleveland #Detroit #sports

BATTING AROUND: CAN ANYONE STEAL THE WILD CARD FROM THE METS? GIANTS, REDS, DIAMONDBACKS IN THE HUNT

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss the NL wild card race, debating which team has the best chance to beat out the Mets for the third wild card spot.

👉 Giants have the easiest remaining schedule among NL wild card contenders 👉 Reds hold the head-to-head tiebreaker over the Mets 👉 Giants have a manageable schedule with only the Dodgers, Rockies, and Cardinals left 👉 Reds have seven games remaining against the Cubs and Brewers

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #MattSnyder #NL #Mets #Giants #Reds #Diamondbacks #Pirates #Cubs #Brewers #Arizona #sports

CAL RALEIGH BREAKS MICKEY MANTLE'S SWITCH-HITTER HR RECORD, TIES KEN GRIFFEY JR. FOR MARINERS' ALL-TIME MARK

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✍️ Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh made history by hitting his 55th and 56th home runs of the season, setting a new record for most home runs by a switch-hitter and tying the Mariners' franchise record.

👉 Cal Raleigh hit his 55th and 56th home runs of the season 👉 Set a new record for most home runs by a switch-hitter 👉 Tied the Mariners' franchise record held by Ken Griffey Jr. 👉 Set a new record for most home runs by a primary catcher in a season

-- #CalRaleigh #MickeyMantle #KenGriffeyJr. #AaronJudge #SammySosa #HankGreenberg #JavyLopez #BarryBonds #MarkMcGwire #RogerMaris #BabeRuth #GiancarloStanton #LuisGonzalez #AlexRodriguez #JimmieFoxx #HackWilson #DaynPerry #SarahLangs #KansasCity #Seattle #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH DISAPPOINTING TEAM HAS A BETTER CHANCE OF REBOUNDING, THE BRAVES OR THE ORIOLES?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts debate which team is more likely to win their division in 2026: Braves or Orioles.

👉 Braves have an easier pathway to the top of their division 👉 Orioles have more depth and an easier path to the division title 👉 Braves' rotation questions 👉 Orioles' young core of position players 👉 GM Alex Anthopoulos' aggressiveness in the offseason 👉 GM Mike Elias' sense of urgency to put together another run

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #AlexAnthopoulos #MikeElias #RonaldAcuñaJr. #MattOlson #OzzieAlbies #DrakeBaldwin #ChrisSale #SpencerStrider #sports

TREA TURNER, ALEC BOHM INJURIES: PHILLIES LOSE TWO VITAL STARTERS TO IL WHILE TRYING TO HOLD ON TO NO. 2 SEED

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✍️ The Philadelphia Phillies have placed shortstop Trea Turner and third baseman Alec Bohm on the 10-day injured list due to a right hamstring strain and left shoulder inflammation respectively.

👉 Trea Turner placed on 10-day IL with right hamstring strain 👉 Alec Bohm placed on 10-day IL with left shoulder inflammation 👉 Edmundo Sosa likely to take over as everyday shortstop 👉 Weston Wilson could fill in at third base 👉 Phillies enter final stretch of season with 7-game lead in NL East

-- #TreaTurner #AlecBohm #RobThomson #EdmundoSosa #WestonWilson #OttoKemp #DonovanWalton #ZackWheeler #DaynPerry #Philadelphia #Miami #NewYork #sports

BATTING AROUND: DO SEPTEMBER EXPANDED ROSTERS WORK? DO THEY GO FAR ENOUGH OR TOO FAR FOR PLAYOFF CONTENDERS?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss the pros and cons of expanded rosters in September, with some advocating for more flexibility and others preferring the current 28-player limit.

👉 Some experts advocate for more flexibility in September rosters 👉 Others prefer the current 28-player limit 👉 Dayn Perry suggests a middle ground of five additional players 👉 R.J. Anderson prefers a couple more spots with a pitcher limit 👉 Matt Snyder likes the idea of allowing teams to go up to 32 roster spots 👉 Mike Axisa believes the MLBPA should have negotiated a more gradual reduction in roster size

-- #DaynPerry #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #AdleyRutschman #GuilderRodríguez #sports

DODGERS NOTES: CLAYTON KERSHAW, WILL SMITH, WALKER BUEHLER

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✍️ Dodgers' athletic development coordinator Eric Yavarone has been working with pitcher Clayton Kershaw to improve his performance, introducing a new concept called 'the bowl' to help him maintain his lower back and pelvis area.

👉 Kershaw has been working with Yavarone to improve his consistency on the mound 👉 The concept of 'the bowl' has allowed Kershaw to think of moving and maintaining his lower back and pelvis area in a new way 👉 Kershaw has been feeling looser and healthier than ever 👉 The Dodgers' head-to-head record with the Padres could make a big difference come playoffs 👉 Several other divisions could come down to tiebreakers as well

-- #EricYavarone #ClaytonKershaw #JackHarris #DaveRoberts #WillSmith #DougPadilla #MattGelb #DaynPerry #LosAngeles #Philadelphia #sports

BATTING AROUND: SHOULD THE ORIOLES TRADE ADLEY RUTSCHMAN AFTER EXTENDING CATCHING PROSPECT SAMUEL BASALLO?

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✍️ The article discusses the potential trade of Adley Rutschman, a catcher for the Baltimore Orioles, and whether the team should keep him or trade him.

👉 Rutschman's recent performance has been below average 👉 The Orioles are considering trading him due to his declining value 👉 Experts weigh in on whether to keep him or trade him 👉 Rutschman's market may not be robust due to limited demand for starting catchers

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #MikeElias #Baltimore #sports

WHAT SAMUEL BASALLO EXTENSION WITH ORIOLES MEANS FOR FRANCHISE MAINSTAY ADLEY RUTSCHMAN'S FUTURE IN BALTIMORE

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✍️ The Baltimore Orioles have reportedly agreed to an eight-year extension with catcher Samuel Basallo, worth at least $67 million, the largest contract in MLB history for a backstop with fewer than two years of service time.

👉 The Orioles have agreed to an eight-year extension with Samuel Basallo, worth at least $67 million 👉 Basallo's deal is the largest contract in MLB history for a backstop with fewer than two years of service time 👉 The Orioles will have to decide what to do with Basallo and Adley Rutschman 👉 The team has three options: split time behind the plate, trade Rutschman, or move one of the two from behind the plate to another position

-- #SamuelBasallo #AdleyRutschman #KeibertRuiz #MikeElias #SeanMurphy #Travisd'Arnaud #DrakeBaldwin #CobyMayo #RyanMountcastle #DaynPerry #Baltimore #CamdenYards #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH ALL-STAR WOULD YOU RATHER BUILD AN MLB TEAM AROUND, CORBIN CARROLL OR JULIO RODRÍGUEZ?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which All-Star outfielder, Corbin Carroll or Julio Rodríguez, would they rather build a team around.

👉 Rodríguez's ability to play center field elevates him 👉 He has a high floor due to his excellent defense and strong base-running 👉 Carroll is an amazing talent, but he's a corner outfielder 👉 T-Mobile Park crushes offense, affecting Carroll's statistics

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #CorbinCarroll #JulioRodríguez #T-MobilePark #sports

CHASE BURNS INJURY: REDS ROOKIE FLAMETHROWER DEALING WITH ELBOW ISSUE, LANDS ON IL

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✍️ The Cincinnati Reds have placed rookie right-hander Chase Burns on the injured list due to a grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow, and recalled lefty Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville.

👉 Chase Burns placed on the injured list due to a grade 1 flexor strain in his right elbow 👉 Recalled lefty Joe La Sorsa from Triple-A Louisville 👉 Sent veteran lefty Wade Miley to Double-A Chattanooga on a rehab assignment 👉 Burns has made eight big-league appearances with a 5.24 ERA and a 4.38 strikeout-to-walk ratio

-- #ChaseBurns #JoeLaSorsa #WadeMiley #HunterGreene #DaynPerry #Cincinnati #Milwaukee #Louisville #Chattanooga #Pittsburgh #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH ROOKIE WOULD YOU RATHER BUILD AN MLB TEAM AROUND, NICK KURTZ OR DRAKE BALDWIN?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which rookie slugger to build a team around, Nick Kurtz or Drake Baldwin, highlighting their strengths and weaknesses.

👉 Nick Kurtz has top-tier hard-hit ability 👉 Drake Baldwin has excellent exit velocity and gets the bat on the ball more often 👉 Kurtz is younger and has a higher draft pick 👉 Baldwin plays a more premium position 👉 Kurtz has a higher risk of contact-related collapse 👉 Baldwin's positional value is higher 👉 Kurtz has been excellent in his rookie season 👉 Baldwin has been excellent this season 👉 Kurtz has a higher potential for superstardom

-- #NickKurtz #DrakeBaldwin #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #sports

FUTURE HALL OF FAMERS CLAYTON KERSHAW, MAX SCHERZER THROW WELL IN POSSIBLE FINAL MATCHUP

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✍️ Clayton Kershaw and Max Scherzer, two future Hall of Famers, faced off on the mound for what might be the last time, showcasing their pitching skills despite being past their prime.

👉 Kershaw and Scherzer are two future Hall of Famers who have surpassed 3,000 strikeouts in their careers. 👉 They faced off on the mound for what might be the last time, showcasing their pitching skills despite being past their prime. 👉 Kershaw and Scherzer each pitched six innings and allowed only one earned run. 👉 The matchup was a rare one, with only 20 pitchers in history having achieved 3,000 strikeouts, and only three of them being active. 👉 Kershaw and Scherzer have multiple Cy Young Awards and have appeared in the same playoff game.

-- #ClaytonKershaw #MaxScherzer #JustinVerlander #RandyJohnson #GregMaddux #WillSmith #DaynPerry #FreddieFreeman #TeoscarHernández #ShoheiOhtani #MookieBetts #CurtSchilling #RogerClemens #Toronto #LosAngeles #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH MLB TEAM THAT SOLD AT THE TRADE DEADLINE COULD PULL OFF A MIRACLE AND MAKE THE PLAYOFFS?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which teams could make a surprise run to the postseason after selling at the trade deadline.

👉 Experts discuss the Guardians, Giants, and Cardinals as potential surprise teams 👉 Remaining strength of schedule is a key factor in determining playoff chances 👉 Internal improvements, such as giving C.J. Kayfus more at-bats, could help the Guardians 👉 The Giants have an easy remaining schedule and are getting better performances from Rafael Devers and Justin Verlander

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #sports

RYAN HELSLEY TRADE GRADES: METS GET 'A' FOR HUGE BULLPEN UPGRADE WITH CLOSER, CARDINALS RETURN HOLDS PROMISE

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✍️ The New York Mets and St. Louis Cardinals have agreed to a four-player trade, with the Mets acquiring closer Ryan Helsley and the Cardinals receiving minor-league infielder Jesus Baez, right-handers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt.

👉 Mets acquire closer Ryan Helsley from Cardinals 👉 Cardinals receive minor-league infielder Jesus Baez, right-handers Nate Dohm and Frank Elissalt 👉 Helsley has a 2.03 ERA and a 3.59 strikeout-to-walk ratio 👉 Baez has a .242/.332/.390 slash line with 10 home runs and seven stolen bases

-- #RyanHelsley #JesusBaez #NateDohm #FrankElissalt #DaynPerry #DavidStearns #CarlosMendoza #GregorySoto #TylerRogers #EdwinDíaz #J.D.Martinez #MilesMikolas #NewYork #St.Louis #Philadelphia #SanFrancisco #Florida #sports

RED SOX URGED TO TRADE AWAY MASATAKA YOSHIDA

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✍️ The Boston Red Sox are considering trading away outfielder and designated hitter Masataka Yoshida due to his decreased role and significant salary.

👉 The Red Sox are looking to trade away Masataka Yoshida due to his decreased role and significant salary. 👉 Yoshida has struggled with injuries and is hitting only .233 this season. 👉 The Red Sox have a positional logjam and need to clear up space for their young core players. 👉 Yoshida is owed $18.6 million over the next two years, a significant burden for the Red Sox. 👉 CBS Sports' Dayn Perry suggests trading Yoshida to a team that can use his skillset.

-- #AlexCora #DaynPerry #MasatakaYoshida #DouglasSanto #Boston #Massachusetts #FenwayPark #Cincinnati #sports

BATTING AROUND: SHOULD MLB MOVE THE TRADE DEADLINE OR DOES JULY 31 MAKE SENSE?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss whether the MLB trade deadline should be moved later in the season, with some arguing it would lead to more clarity for teams on the border between buying and selling.

👉 No. 1, I'm not sure that it would actually help clear out the logjam; if anything, I could see front offices reasoning that it's easier to fluke your way into the playoffs with a good 45-game stretch than what we have today. 👉 R.J. Anderson 👉 Matt Snyder: Yes, I'd let them go back to Aug. 15. 👉 Dayn Perry: I don't have strong feelings about this. 👉 Mike Axisa: Nah. It's fine where it is. 👉 Making difficult decisions in July is not too much to ask of front offices. 👉 One thing I will suggest is moving the All-Star Game up a week.

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #sports

MLB TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS: BRAVES, RANGERS SWAP PITCHERS; RAYS IN A STANDSTILL WITH LESS THAN TWO WEEKS LEFT

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✍️ The MLB trade deadline is approaching, and teams are starting to make moves. The Rays are considering selling, while the Braves and Rangers made a small trade.

👉 Rays considering selling, with Pete Fairbanks and Brandon Lowe potentially being made available 👉 Braves and Rangers made a small trade, sending José Ruiz to Texas for Dane Dunning 👉 Dunning has experience as a starter and could make emergency starts for the Braves

-- #ErikNeander #DaynPerry #JoséRuiz #DaneDunning #ChrisSale #SpencerSchwellenbach #ReynaldoLópez #TampaBay #Mariners #AmericanLeague #Atlanta #Texas #RoundRock #sports

MLB SAYS RAYS CAN HOST POTENTIAL PLAYOFF GAMES AT MINOR-LEAGUE STADIUM WITH CAPACITY OF 10,046

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✍️ The Tampa Bay Rays will be allowed to play postseason home games at Steinbrenner Field, their temporary home ballpark, due to repairs at their usual home venue, Tropicana Field.

👉 Rays will play postseason home games at Steinbrenner Field 👉 Tropicana Field is undergoing repairs after Hurricane Milton damage 👉 Rays need to earn a playoff berth to guarantee a home playoff game 👉 Current record: 50-47, 1.5 games behind third wild-card spot

-- #DaynPerry #TampaBay #NewYork #TropicanaField #SteinbrennerField #Seattle #sports

BATTING AROUND: HOW CAN MLB CONVINCE MORE PITCHERS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE ALL-STAR GAME?

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✍️ The article discusses the issue of pitchers dropping out of the All-Star Game and potential solutions, with experts weighing in on the matter.

👉 Pitchers are declining to participate in the All-Star Game due to scheduling conflicts and the importance of rest and recuperation 👉 Experts suggest various solutions, including financial incentives, shortening the game, or accepting that it's an exhibition game 👉 Some experts argue that it's not a big deal, while others suggest that the league could move the game to Wednesday and build in an extra day of rest

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #Atlanta #sports

HOW JAMES WOOD BECAME A STABILIZING FORCE IN THE NATIONALS' SEASON OF UPHEAVAL BY 'STICKING TO' HIS PLAN

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✍️ Scott Boras, a renowned baseball agent, is proud of his clients, including James Wood, a young outfielder who has made a significant impact in his first All-Star Game.

👉 James Wood is a young outfielder who has made a significant impact in his first All-Star Game. 👉 Wood has a 3.02 ERA and 22 homers in his first half of the season. 👉 Boras believes that Wood has the potential to become a franchise player. 👉 Wood is a client of Scott Boras, a renowned baseball agent.

-- #ScottBoras #MacKenzieGore #JamesWood #AlexRodriguez #BarryBonds #MannyRamirez #BryceHarper #JuanSoto #KyleSchwarber #OneilCruz #AaronJudge #ShoheiOhtani #MattOlson #DaveyMartinez #MikeRizzo #StephenStrasburg #DaynPerry #Atlanta #Washington #Olney #Maryland #D.C. #SanDiego #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHO SHOULD HAVE BEEN THE AMERICAN LEAGUE'S ALL-STAR LEGENDS PICK TO PAIR WITH CLAYTON KERSHAW?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss who should be the American League's All-Star legends pick, with options including Max Scherzer, Mike Trout, Justin Verlander, and Charlie Morton.

👉 Max Scherzer is the most obvious choice for the American League's All-Star legends pick 👉 Mike Trout is a good pick, but some argue he's too young for the honor 👉 Justin Verlander is a strong contender alongside Kershaw 👉 Charlie Morton has strong ties to the Braves and is nearing the end of his career 👉 Giancarlo Stanton is another option, but not many great position player options in the Junior Circuit

-- #DaynPerry #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #CharlieMorton #MaxScherzer #MikeTrout #JustinVerlander #ClaytonKershaw #Atlanta #sports

WHITE SOX OWNER JERRY REINSDORF REACHES 'LONG-TERM' AGREEMENT THAT COULD SEE JUSTIN ISHBIA OWN TEAM BY 2029

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✍️ The Chicago White Sox are set to transition to new ownership, with Jerry Reinsdorf's controlling interest expected to be passed to Justin Ishbia over the next several years.

👉 Reinsdorf and Ishbia have reached a long-term investment agreement 👉 Ishbia will have the option to acquire the controlling interest after the 2034 season 👉 Reinsdorf will have the option to sell the controlling interest to Ishbia between 2029-2033 👉 The Reinsdorf family will continue to own the controlling interest until then

-- #JerryReinsdorf #JustinIshbia #MatIshbia #JeffIshbia #DaynPerry #Chicago #Phoenix #sports

BATTING AROUND: HOW MANY GAMES DOES IT TAKE FOR YOU TO CARE ABOUT A HITTING STREAK?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss when they start to care about a hitting streak, with opinions ranging from 15 to 30 games.

👉 R.J. Anderson: 30 games or more 👉 Matt Snyder: 28 games or halfway to Joe DiMaggio's record 👉 Mike Axisa: 15 games or more 👉 Dayn Perry: 30 games or more, with 24-25 games being a practical notice point

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #sports

BATTING AROUND: SHOULD THE PIRATES TRADE PAUL SKENES?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss whether the Pittsburgh Pirates should trade Paul Skenes, a top pitcher with team control through 2029.

👉 Paul Skenes is one of the best pitchers in baseball 👉 He has just over a year of MLB service time 👉 The Pirates should appreciate the surplus value he provides 👉 Trading Skenes would be a sign of giving up on the team's future

-- #DaynPerry #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #BenCherington #Pittsburgh #sports

DODGERS' SHOHEI OHTANI BECOMES FIRST MLB HITTER TO REACH 20 HOME RUNS IN 2025, ON PACE FOR NEARLY 60

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✍️ Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani became the first player in Major League Baseball to reach 20 home runs in 2025, surpassing Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber.

👉 Ohtani became the first player to reach 20 home runs in 2025 👉 He surpassed Aaron Judge and Kyle Schwarber, who have 18 home runs each 👉 Ohtani is on pace for 59 home runs this season 👉 He is currently the best hitter in the NL 👉 He is working his way back to rejoining the Dodger rotation

-- #ShoheiOhtani #AaronJudge #KyleSchwarber #TannerBibee #DaynPerry #LosAngeles #Cleveland #NewYork #Philadelphia #SanDiego #SanFrancisco #sports

SHOHEI OHTANI INJURY UPDATE: DODGERS MANAGER SETS 'REALISTIC EXPECTATION' FOR PITCHING DEBUT AHEAD OF LIVE BP

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✍️ Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani is set to take the next step in his recovery from elbow surgery, facing live batting practice on Sunday.

👉 Ohtani will face live batting practice on Sunday 👉 This is a major step towards his eventual return to the mound 👉 The Dodgers are being cautious with his recovery 👉 Ohtani's return to the rotation will be welcome news for the team

-- #ShoheiOhtani #DaveRoberts #KenRosenthal #DaynPerry #LosAngeles #NewYork #CitiField #sports

SHOHEI OHTANI INJURY UPDATE: DODGERS STAR TO THROW LIVE BATTING PRACTICE IN NEXT STEP TO RETURN TO PITCHING

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✍️ Los Angeles Dodgers' superstar Shohei Ohtani is set to take the next step in his recovery from elbow surgery, facing live batting practice on Saturday.

👉 Ohtani will face live batting practice on Saturday for the first time since late 2023 👉 He has been making progress in his recovery from elbow surgery 👉 No timetable has been set for his return to the mound 👉 The Dodgers' rotation has been hit hard by injuries this season 👉 Ohtani has been producing at an elite level on offense in 2025

-- #ShoheiOhtani #DaveRoberts #DeeshaThosar #DaynPerry #LosAngeles #NewYork #CitiField #Queens #sports

BATTING AROUND: SHOULD RAFAEL DEVERS HAVE BEEN MORE OPEN TO PLAYING FIRST? SHOULD THE RED SOX HAVE ASKED?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss whether Rafael Devers should move to first base for the Boston Red Sox, debating the team's approach and Devers' willingness to adapt.

👉 Devers' poor defense at third base 👉 The Red Sox's decision to ask Devers to move to first base 👉 The potential benefits and challenges of Devers playing first base 👉 The importance of communication and buy-in from the team and player 👉 Examples of other players who have made similar position changes

-- #PeteRose #ShoelessJoeJackson #RafaelDevers #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #AlexBregman #JoseCasas #MookieBetts #JoseAltuve #AaronJudge #MiguelCabrera #AlbertPujols #JimThome #Boston #sports

REDS CELEBRATE 'PETE ROSE NIGHT' ONE DAY AFTER MLB'S CONTROVERSIAL DECISION TO REINSTATE ALL-TIME HITS LEADER

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✍️ The Cincinnati Reds celebrated Pete Rose's career with a 'Pete Rose Night' at Great American Ball Park, just a day after he was removed from MLB's ineligible list.

👉 Pete Rose was removed from MLB's ineligible list 👉 The Cincinnati Reds celebrated 'Pete Rose Night' at Great American Ball Park 👉 Rose was banned from the league in 1989 for betting on baseball 👉 Rose was reinstated after MLB commissioner Rob Manfred's announcement

-- #PeteRose #RobManfred #BudSelig #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #ShoelessJoeJackson #GreatAmericanBallPark #Cincinnati #sports

BATTING AROUND: DO PETE ROSE AND 'SHOELESS' JOE JACKSON BELONG IN THE HALL OF FAME?

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✍️ The article discusses the eligibility of Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson for the Baseball Hall of Fame, with experts weighing in on whether they should be inducted.

👉 Pete Rose and Shoeless Joe Jackson's eligibility for the Baseball Hall of Fame is discussed 👉 Experts argue that both players' actions disqualify them from being inducted 👉 Concerns about the potential impact on the integrity of the game if they are inducted

-- #PeteRose #ShoelessJoeJackson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #RobManfred #sports

CARDINALS, ONE OF MLB'S MOST SURPRISING TEAMS, HAVE FORCED THEMSELVES INTO THE CONVERSATION, BUT CAN IT LAST?

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✍️ The St. Louis Cardinals are having an unexpected strong start to the 2025 Major League Baseball season, with a 23-19 record and a plus-25 run differential.

👉 The Cardinals have a 9-game win streak and a 89-win pace 👉 Their offense has been strong, ranking 11th in MLB in runs scored per game 👉 Their pitching staff has been effective, with a staff ERA of 3.81 and a staff FIP of 3.70 👉 Manager Oli Marmol has made adjustments to the bullpen and starting rotation 👉 The team has been defensively strong, with advanced public-facing metrics agreeing on this point

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TIGERS' TARIK SKUBAL JOINS HISTORICALLY ELITE STRIKEOUT COMPANY AS HIS DOMINANT RUN CONTINUES

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✍️ Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal struck out 12 Texas Rangers in seven innings, pushing his ERA down to 2.08, and leading the Tigers to their fifth straight win.

👉 Skubal struck out 12 Rangers in seven innings, with 32 swings and misses 👉 He has allowed just three runs in his last six starts, with a 0.73 ERA and 50 strikeouts 👉 The Tigers' rotation has a 3.27 ERA and 2.0 WAR 👉 The team has a major-league best 26-13 record and plus-84 run differential

-- #TarikSkubal #LanceLynn #JacobdeGrom #DannyDuffy #ClaytonKershaw #CorbinBurnes #GerritCole #YuDarvish #MaxScherzer #CurtSchilling #ChrisSale #CaseyMize #ReeseOlson #JackFlaherty #DaynPerry #Detroit #Texas #Chicago #Seattle #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHO IS THE BEST MANAGER IN BASEBALL? RECORD AND BULLPEN MANAGEMENT ISN'T ALL THAT MATTERS

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✍️ The article discusses the best manager in baseball, with experts from CBS Sports MLB weighing in on the topic.

👉 AJ Hinch's success with the Astros and Tigers 👉 Kevin Cash's ability to get the most out of his players with platoons and matchups 👉 Bruce Bochy and Terry Francona's legendary careers and multiple championships 👉 Dave Roberts' consistent success with the Dodgers 👉 Craig Counsell's exceeding expectations with the Brewers

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #AJHinch #KevinCash #BruceBochy #TerryFrancona #DaveRoberts #CraigCounsell #PatMurphy #StephenVogt #BobMelvin #BrianSnitker #ToreyLovullo #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH MLB TEAM HAS BEEN THE MOST SURPRISING SO FAR IN 2025, FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE?

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which teams surprised them the most in April 2025, with the Giants, Orioles, Tigers, Reds, and Mariners being mentioned.

👉 Giants have been one of the best teams in baseball, despite playing a tough schedule 👉 Orioles have the worst run differential in the American League 👉 Tigers, Reds, and Giants have all exceeded expectations 👉 Mariners have been one of the best offensive teams in baseball

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #MattSnyder #EdgarMartinez #JungHooLee #LoganGilbert #GeorgeKirby #Baltimore #SanFrancisco #Seattle #Chicago #sports

ROCKIES OFF TO WORST START IN MODERN NATIONAL LEAGUE HISTORY FOLLOWING LOSS TO BRAVES

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✍️ The Colorado Rockies have started the season with a record of 4-24, the worst in modern National League history, and are on pace to break the 2024 Chicago White Sox's record for most losses in a season.

👉 The Rockies have started the season with a record of 4-24, the worst in modern National League history. 👉 They are on pace to break the 2024 Chicago White Sox's record for most losses in a season. 👉 The Rockies have lost 15 of their last 16 games. 👉 They have not won consecutive games this season. 👉 They have trailed in 26 of their 28 games.

-- #MannyRandhawa #DaynPerry #Colorado #Atlanta #Detroit #Cincinnati #Pittsburgh #Chicago #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHO IS THE BEST CLOSER IN BASEBALL? RELIEVER VOLATILITY MAKES IT HARD TO STAY ELITE

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss the best closer in baseball, with Mason Miller, Emmanuel Clase, and Robert Suarez being top contenders.

👉 Mason Miller's elite bat-missing stuff makes him a top choice 👉 Emmanuel Clase's experience and track record are also considered 👉 Robert Suarez's impressive start to the season, including a perfect 11-inning stretch, earns him consideration 👉 Relievers are considered volatile, making it difficult to predict future performance

-- #MikeAxisa #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #DaynPerry #sports

BATTING AROUND: DO BRAVES OR ORIOLES HAVE A BETTER CHANCE AT MAKING MLB PLAYOFFS AFTER UGLY START?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which team is more likely to rebound from a slow start and make the postseason: the Braves or the Orioles.

👉 The Braves face a tougher National League East and wild-card race 👉 The Orioles have an easier American League and wild-card race 👉 The Braves have a stronger roster with returning players like Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr. 👉 The Orioles' pitching is a concern 👉 The trade deadline could be a factor in the teams' chances

-- #AaronJudge #DaynPerry #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #SpencerStrider #RonaldAcuñaJr. #AlexAnthopoulos #MikeElias #AmericanLeague #NationalLeague #NLEast #NLwild-card #Padres #Dodgers #Baltimore #sports

BATTING AROUND: IS AARON JUDGE ALREADY A HALL OF FAMER? OR DOES YANKEES SLUGGER HAVE MORE WORK TO DO?

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✍️ The article discusses whether Aaron Judge is a Hall of Famer, with experts from CBS Sports MLB weighing in on the topic.

👉 Judge's peak performance is considered among the best in history 👉 He has a strong case for being a Hall of Famer based on his counting stats 👉 Some experts argue that Judge's career value is light compared to other inducted position players 👉 Judge may need to rely on an Era Committee vote to get in

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #AaronJudge #sports

BATTING AROUND: KYLE TUCKER TO CUBS, ROKI SASAKI TO DODGERS AMONG FAVORITE MLB OFFSEASON MOVES

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✍️ The CBS Sports MLB experts discuss their favorite offseason moves, including the Rays' signing of Ha-Seong Kim and the Cubs' trading for Kyle Tucker.

👉 Rays' signing of Ha-Seong Kim 👉 Cubs' trading for Kyle Tucker 👉 Diamondbacks' signing of Corbin Burnes 👉 Dodgers' signing of Roki Sasaki 👉 Mets' getting Juan Soto 👉 Nationals' getting Nathaniel Lowe 👉 Tigers' getting Gleyber Torres 👉 Guardians' unloading Andrés Giménez's contract and trading for Luis Ortiz and two pitching prospects

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #Rays #Cubs #Diamondbacks #Dodgers #Mets #Nationals #Tigers #Guardians #BlueJays #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH MLB CONTENDER HAS MOST WORK LEFT TO DO THIS OFFSEASON?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which MLB contenders still have work to do this offseason, with the Orioles, Braves, Astros, and Padres being mentioned.

👉 Orioles: need to add a top-of-the-rotation starter and fill a void left by Corbin Burnes 👉 Braves: may need to add an outfielder, starting pitcher, and reliever 👉 Astros: need to make moves to improve their mediocre roster and win in 2025 👉 Padres: need to sign a major-league free agent or make a trade to address needs in the outfield, infield, and starting pitching

-- #DaynPerry #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #NolanArenado #MikeElias #CorbinBurnes #AlexAnthopoulos #SpencerStrider #RonaldAcuñaJr. #JoeJiménez #AlexBregman #FramberValdez #RyanPressly #KyleTucker #IsaacParedes #DylanCease #MichaelKing #JasonAdam #JeremiahEstrada #RobertSuarez #MannyMachado #FernandoTatisJr. #Baltimore #Atlanta #Houston #SanDiego #sports

BATTING AROUND: WILL THE CARDINALS TRADE NOLAN ARENADO? WHERE WILL VETERAN THIRD BASEMAN LAND?

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✍️ The article discusses the possibility of Nolan Arenado being traded and potential destinations, including the Astros, Phillies, and Red Sox.

👉 Experts weigh in on the possibility of Nolan Arenado being traded 👉 Potential destinations include the Astros, Phillies, and Red Sox 👉 Arenado's declining power and financial implications are considered 👉 Each expert suggests a different team as a potential suitor

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #NolanArenado #Houston #Philadelphia #Boston #sports

BATTING AROUND: WHICH RENTAL CLOSER WOULD YOU RATHER TRADE FOR, RYAN HELSLEY OR DEVIN WILLIAMS?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss which rental closer to trade for, Ryan Helsley or Devin Williams, considering their stats and injury concerns.

👉 Ryan Helsley: coming off a healthy season, with a 1.83 ERA and 2.35 FIP over the last three seasons 👉 Devin Williams: has a 1.66 ERA, 2.29 FIP, and 0.97 WHIP over the last three seasons, with a high strikeout rate 👉 Helsley has a history of elbow/forearm injuries, while Williams has had back and shoulder issues 👉 Williams' Airbender changeup is considered a unique and effective pitch

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #sports

ST. PETERSBURG COUNCIL VOTES AGAINST TROPICANA FIELD ROOF REPAIRS, CREATING MORE TENSION OVER RAYS' FUTURE

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✍️ The St. Petersburg City Council voted against spending $23 million to repair Tropicana Field's damaged roof, leaving the Tampa Bay Rays' future uncertain.

👉 St. Petersburg City Council voted against spending $23 million to repair Tropicana Field's damaged roof 👉 Tampa Bay Rays' future is uncertain due to the council's decision 👉 Rays' co-president, Brian Auld, expressed uncertainty about the team's future 👉 Rays have previously threatened to relocate if a new stadium deal is not reached

-- #BrianAuld #MattSilverman #DaynPerry #St.Petersburg #TropicanaField #SteinbrennerField #TampaBay #PinellasCounty #sports

BATTING AROUND: WOULD YOU RATHER SIGN BLAKE SNELL OR MAX FRIED IN MLB FREE AGENCY?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss the pros and cons of signing free agent starters Max Fried and Blake Snell.

👉 Max Fried is considered a safer option due to his established excellence on the run-prevention front 👉 Blake Snell has a higher ceiling and lower floor, with a career ERA+ of 140 👉 Snell is a premier bat-misser and has been for a long time, making him a valuable asset in today's home-run dominated era 👉 Fried has had some elbow issues in the past, while Snell has chronic command-and-control issues 👉 Both pitchers are very good and will be paid handsomely this offseason

-- #R.J.Anderson #MattSnyder #DaynPerry #MikeAxisa #sports

BATTING AROUND: ARE THE DODGERS A DYNASTY AFTER 2024 WORLD SERIES WIN OR DO THEY NEED A FEW MORE TITLES?

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✍️ CBS Sports MLB experts discuss whether the Los Angeles Dodgers are a dynasty, with opinions divided on the definition and criteria for a dynasty.

👉 Aaron Boone's future with the Yankees was discussed in a previous roundtable 👉 The Dodgers have been to the playoffs for 12 straight years 👉 The team has six 100-win seasons since 2017 👉 The Dodgers have four World Series appearances in the last eight years 👉 The Astros won four pennants and two titles in six years 👉 The Giants won three titles in five years 👉 The Dodgers are 12-10 in their four recent World Series trips

-- #R.J.Anderson #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #MikeAxisa #AaronBoone #LosAngeles #NewYork #mainstream #sports

MLB roundtable: Predicting landing spots for top free agents, including Corbin Burnes, Pete Alonso, more.

The MLB offseason is in full swing, and CBS Sports' experts are weighing in on where the top free agents will land. From Corbin Burnes to Alex Bregman, Blake Snell, Pete Alonso, and Gleyber Torres, we're breaking down the top 50 free agents and predicting where they'll end up. Will the Orioles make a splash by signing Burnes? Will the Astros bring back Bregman? Will the Giants overpay for Alonso? And will the Yankees re-sign Torres? Our experts weigh in on all the latest rumors and predictions. ● Corbin Burnes: Orioles, Dodgers, or Mets? ● Alex Bregman: Nationals, Tigers, or Astros? ● Blake Snell: Angels, Nationals, or Red Sox? ● Pete Alonso: Giants, Astros, or Yankees? ● Gleyber Torres: Yankees, Blue Jays, or Mariners?

#R.J.Anderson #MikeAxisa #DaynPerry #MattSnyder #Orioles #Dodgers #Mets #Nationals #Tigers #Astros #Angels #RedSox #Giants #Yankees #BlueJays #Mariners #mainstream #sports