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Jeff Bittiger, former major league pitcher and longtime Athletics scout, dies at 63

WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Jeff Bittiger, a pitcher who played four seasons in the major leagues and spent the last 22 years as a scout in the Athletics organization, died Saturday morning, the A's announced. He was 63.
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Mets induct David Wright into team Hall of Fame, retire No. 5

Mets induct David Wright into team Hall of Fame, retire No. 5

NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Mets inducted David Wright into their Hall of Fame and retired his No. 5 on Saturday — nearly 21 years after his big league debut.
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Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has fractured left rib, placed on 10-day injured list

Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has fractured left rib, placed on 10-day injured list

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm has a fractured left rib and was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday. Bohm was injured a week ago when San Diego's Yu Darvish hit him with a pitch.
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Heineman two-run homer spurs Toronto Blue Jays to 6-3 win over San Francisco Giants

Heineman two-run homer spurs Toronto Blue Jays to 6-3 win over San Francisco Giants

TORONTO — Tyler Heineman hit a two-run home run in the eighth inning and starter Eric Lauer gave up two runs over six to lead the Toronto Blue Jays to a 6-3 victory over the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.
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Barger has career-high 4 hits as Blue Jays beat Giants to extend home winning streak to 9

TORONTO (AP) — Addison Barger had a career-high four hits, Will Wagner hit a go-ahead two-run double in a four-run sixth inning and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the San Francisco Giants 6-3 on Saturday for their ninth straight home victory.
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Angels slugger Mike Trout is closing in on 400 homers and 1,000 RBIs with an aim on the postseason

Angels slugger Mike Trout is closing in on 400 homers and 1,000 RBIs with an aim on the postseason

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mike Trout arrived in Philadelphia in time to catch the unveiling of a new target in the deepest part of the ballpark — the 2026 All-Star Game logo, complete with the Liberty Bell in the center of the design.
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Phillies remain committed to keeping Schwarber and his homers with the team beyond 2025

Phillies remain committed to keeping Schwarber and his homers with the team beyond 2025

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Kyle Schwarber's deep shots — from Philadelphia to the All-Star Game — often end up going, going, gone.
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Rangers play the Tigers on home winning streak

Detroit Tigers (59-39, first in the AL Central) vs. Texas Rangers (49-49, third in the AL West) Arlington, Texas; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Keider Montero (4-1, 4.02 ERA, 1.
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Cleveland Guardians and Athletics play in game 2 of series

Athletics (41-58, fifth in the AL West) vs. Cleveland Guardians (47-49, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Luis Severino (2-11, 5.16 ERA, 1.
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Orioles look to stop skid in matchup with the Rays

Baltimore Orioles (43-53, fifth in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (51-47, fourth in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Orioles: Dean Kremer (8-7, 4.24 ERA, 1.27 WHIP, 88 strikeouts); Rays: Zack Littell (8-7, 3.
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