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Bristol Motor Speedway set to host Tennessee's first MLB game with record crowd

Bristol Motor Speedway set to host Tennessee's first MLB game with record crowd

BRISTOL, Tenn. (AP) — Bristol Motor Speedway is ready to make history by hosting the first Major League Baseball game in Tennessee.
Cubs chairman says team's performance convinced him extending Hoyer's contract was right thing to do

Cubs chairman says team's performance convinced him extending Hoyer's contract was right thing to do

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts came into the season thinking about extending president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer's contract. The team's performance convinced him it was the right thing to do.
Pirates GM Cherington believes deadline moves create options for 2026. In what way is uncertain

Pirates GM Cherington believes deadline moves create options for 2026. In what way is uncertain

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates arrived at spring training six months ago stressing that it was time to win . They talked about urgency. They talked about internal improvements.
Will Benson homers as Reds even series against Braves with a 3-2 win

Will Benson homers as Reds even series against Braves with a 3-2 win

CINCINNATI (AP) — Will Benson hit his ninth multi-run homer of the year to power the Cincinnati Reds to a 3-2 win over the Atlanta Braves on Friday. Left-handed batters were hitting .292 against the lefty Dylan Dodd coming into the game.
Royals' trade deadline moves aim to balance winning now and building for the future

Royals' trade deadline moves aim to balance winning now and building for the future

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Padres make waves at trade deadline again, unafraid to deal away one of baseball's top prospects

Padres make waves at trade deadline again, unafraid to deal away one of baseball's top prospects

For the second time in four years, A.J. Preller turned the San Diego Padres into the biggest stars of baseball's trade deadline.

Albies leads Braves against the Reds after 4-hit outing

Atlanta Braves (46-62, fourth in the NL East) vs. Cincinnati Reds (57-53, third in the NL Central) Cincinnati; Friday, 12:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Braves: Bryce Elder (4-7, 6.29 ERA, 1.61 WHIP, 73 strikeouts); Reds: Brady Singer (8-8, 4.

Yankees bring 3-game win streak into matchup with the Marlins

New York Yankees (60-49, second in the AL East) vs. Miami Marlins (52-55, third in the NL East) Miami; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Yankees: Carlos Rodon (11-7, 3.18 ERA, 1.05 WHIP, 147 strikeouts); Marlins: Janson Junk (5-2, 3.

Mets come into matchup with the Giants on losing streak

San Francisco Giants (54-55, third in the NL West) vs. New York Mets (62-47, first in the NL East) New York; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Giants: Robbie Ray (9-5, 2.93 ERA, 1.14 WHIP, 134 strikeouts); Mets: David Peterson (7-4, 2.

Tigers look to continue win streak, play the Phillies

Detroit Tigers (64-46, first in the AL Central) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (61-47, second in the NL East) Philadelphia; Friday, 6:45 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (6-10, 4.51 ERA, 1.