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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said catcher Will Smith is still dealing with neck inflammation and is not expected to return until after the All-Star break, reshaping the club’s catching plan for the final stretch of the first half.
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Brandon Pfaadt turned in a controlled outing, sparing the bullpen, while Max Kepler returned to the lineup for the first time since joining the Diamondbacks. The teams meet again with Arizona seeking to keep its momentum against San Francisco.
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The new celebration of Dick Allen’s life and legacy uses the setting of the White Sox’s long drought to frame how one player’s impact endured beyond seasons.
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A 20th-round pick in 2024, Eric Hartman is turning his mix of home-run pop and stolen-base aggression into one of the most unusual hitting-and-running milestones in nearly two decades.
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The veteran center leaves the Ottawa Senators after a brief stint and takes a new free-agency stop in Florida, agreeing to a contract that includes performance-based incentives.
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Betts was held out as a precaution in the Dodgers’ series finale against the Athletics, with Rojas filling in and Max Muncy moving up in the order.
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On Wednesday at Mirabito Stadium, Jonah Tong’s parents made a hands-on appearance for the giveaway built around the “Canadian Cannon” nickname, even as Tong prepared for his next scheduled assignment with Triple-A Syracuse.
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Right-hander Gabriel Hughes reported to Coors Field on Wednesday for his first Major League day, settling into a locker labeled with his name and his No. 43. Across the room, a familiar face, Troy Johnston, was ready for a reunion.
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Philadelphia has acknowledged talks with the veteran center, a move that would carry major symbolism and roster impact for a Flyers franchise weighing its next competitive window.
