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Brewers bolster rotation by getting Lance McCullers Jr. and Colton Gordon in a deal with the Astros
Lance McCullers Jr. of the Houston Astros throws to live batters before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, June 19, 2026, in Houston. (AP Photo/Kevin M. Cox, File) MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers acquired right-handed pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and left-hander Colton Gordon from the Houston Astros on Wednesday in exchange for outfield prospect Jadyn Fielder. Brewers… Continue reading
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Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal
Pittsburgh Pirates Braxton Ashcraft, left, and Paul Skenes arrive to speak with the media during the MLB Baseball All-Star Week, Monday, July 13, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum) RONALD BLUM | Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball’s All-Stars who say players will never agree to… Continue reading
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Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Dylan Cease throws during the first inning of the MLB All-Star Game between the American League and National League, Tuesday, July 14, 2026, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke) RONALD BLUM | Associated Press PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball’s best… Continue reading
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Iowa is the only state to play high school baseball, softball in the summer. Why?
Ehsan Kassim | USA TODAY In the South, weddings are planned around football season with the summer months serving as a good option for “wedding season.” In Iowa, however, that isn’t the case. With Iowa high schools playing baseball and softball during the summer, families are forced to adjust their schedules. “You honestly plan your wedding around softball season.… Continue reading
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The heat is on: The average MLB fastball velocity is up for the 6th straight year to 94.7 mph
San Diego Padres’ Mason Miller reacts after the team defeated the Toronto Blue Jays in a baseball game Saturday, July 11, 2026, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Derrick Tuscan) RONALD BLUM | Asoociated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Chad Tracy notices how much baseball has changed in the 13 years since he took his last big… Continue reading
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Angels beat Twins 4-3 to snap 5-game skid at Target Field
Los Angeles Angels catcher Tyler Heineman scores on a sacrifice fly hit by Vaughn Grissom as Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers attempts to field the ball during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 10, 2026, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Matt Krohn) Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Vaughn Grissom went 2 for 3 with… Continue reading
