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Sharks hire ex-Dodgers GM Colletti as scout

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 12:49pm
After 35 years in baseball, former Dodgers general manager Ned Colletti is switching sports and joining the Sharks as a scout.

Why Mike Minor is ahead of Justin Verlander and other shocking WAR battles

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 9:48am
The Rangers' ace leads all MLB pitchers in WAR? Nick Ahmed is having a better year than Freddie Freeman? Kolten Wong over Gleyber Torres? That's what the numbers say.

Triple-A HRs surge after switch to big league ball

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 9:48am
According to the organization that governs the minors, 5,752 homers were hit in the International and Pacific Coast Leagues this season. That's up from 3,652 in 2018.

One hundred years into live ball era, is baseball a better game?

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 6:48am
Big league baseball today is nothing like it was in 1919 -- or is it? We look at what has changed, what has stayed the same and which era would be more entertaining.

MLB Weekend Watch: Braves or Nats -- who would be tougher out in playoffs?

TEst 4 September 6, 2019 - 6:48am
Atlanta and Washington vie to set the tone for October, while we ponder Mookie Betts' future and marvel at Jack Flaherty's awesomeness.

Got you, bro: B. Moran K's brother in MLB debut

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 9:38pm
Brian Moran became the first player in major league history to make his debut while facing his brother on the mound, striking out younger sibling Colin in the Marlins' 10-7 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday night.

Cubs place closer Kimbrel (elbow) on 10-day IL

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 3:38pm
Cubs closer Craig Kimbrel is being placed on the injured list with right elbow inflammation, but Chicago will get a boost with the return of Kris Bryant and Javier Baez.

Rays' Snell to make first rehab start Saturday

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 3:38pm
Injured Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell is scheduled to make his first rehab start Saturday in a playoff game with Triple-A Durham.

Home runs at Triple-A level surge 58%

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 3:38pm
According to the organization that governs the minors, 5,752 homers were hit in the International and Pacific Coast Leagues this season. That's up from 3,652 in 2018.

Sources: Correa switches agents; A-Rod advised

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 3:38pm
Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is in the process of leaving longtime agent Greg Genske for WME and agent Jon Rosen, following the advice of Alex Rodriguez, sources told ESPN.

Sanchez faces surgery; Springer has concussion

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 12:37pm
The AL West-leading Astros will be without pitcher Aaron Sanchez (shoulder) for the remainder of the season, while center fielder George Springer (concussion) has been sidelined until early next week.

White Sox manager to have shoulder surgery

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 9:36am
White Sox manager Rick Renteria will undergo surgery on his right rotator cuff Friday in Chicago.

What is the greatest collection of talent ever on one roster?

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 6:36am
For nearly a century, no team has touched the 1928 Philadelphia A's in career WAR. Is that about to change?

Do the maddeningly inconsistent Cubs have a September hot streak in them?

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 6:36am
Since a 23-7 stretch early in the season, the Cubs have been a .500 team while another NL Central club has taken off and passed them. What went right in Chicago's hot streak and can they recapture it in time?

Worst performances in baseball at every position

TEst 4 September 5, 2019 - 12:43am
White Sox right fielders have only three home runs! Tigers catchers are batting .166! These are the weakest spots on the diamond in MLB this season.

Reds' Lorenzen has a game not seen since Ruth

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 9:41pm
Reliever Michael Lorenzen hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning Wednesday night as the Cincinnati Reds pulled away to an 8-5 victory that cost the Philadelphia Phillies a chance to gain ground in the wild-card race.

Dodgers break NL record for homers in a season

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 9:41pm
The Los Angeles Dodgers broke the National League record for home runs in a season thanks to Joc Pederson's pair of homers against the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.

Soler becomes first Royal with 40-homer season

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 9:41pm
Jorge Soler extended his team record with his 40th homer, Hunter Dozier and Alex Gordon had three hits each, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Detroit Tigers 5-4 on Wednesday night.

Stanton to increase batting practice before return

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 6:41pm
Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton will head to the team's minor league complex in Tampa, Florida, this week for batting practice, among the final steps before returning for the final weeks of an injury-wrecked season.

Nats' Barrett back in bigs for 1st time since '15

TEst 4 September 4, 2019 - 12:41pm
Nationals reliever Aaron Barrett is back in the majors with what he calls "a hell of a comeback story."

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