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Mets Prospect Blade Tidwell Joins Rotation, Will Debut Against Cardinals The New York Mets called up Blade Tidwell on Friday, setting the stage for the pitching prospect to make his MLB debut.

Mets to call up No. 15 prospect Blade Tidwell to pitch Sunday. #LGM @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Cubs Third Base Problem Could Soon Belong to Matt Shaw Matt Shaw could return to the majors as thirteen different players have started at third base for the Chicago Cubs since last season.

Matt Shaw is expected to be recalled from Triple-A Iowa after being sent down in mid-April. #BeHereForIt #Cubs @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Report: Athletics Promote Former Blue Jays First-Round Pick The Athletics will promote Gunnar Hoglund from Triple-A Las Vegas who impressed in the minors this season.

Former #BlueJays prospect Gunnar Hoglund gets the the call to the #Athletics. @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Finally learning how to keep score for baseball games. It's like cracking a secret code, and it's way more fun than I expected.

Any tips or quirky scoring habits I should know about?

Outfield Depth Grows as Blue Jays Welcome Back Key Player Daulton Varsho has been activated from the 10-day injured list and will bat sixth while starting in center field against the Boston Red Sox.

Daulton Varsho is back.
Gold Glove defense? Check.
Lineup power potential? Hopefully.
Let chaos (and fly balls) reign. #BlueJays #LightsUpLetsGo @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Orioles Aim to Regain Ground Behind Veteran Presence Kyle Gibson starts vs. Yankees as Orioles look to stabilize their struggling rotation with veteran experience and innings-eating reliability.

Kyle Gibson faces the Yankees tonight as the Orioles look to steady a shaky rotation. #Orioles #Birdland #RepBX @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Padres Made Reliever Available This Offseason — and Got Not One Offer, per Insider The San Diego Padres were engaged in trade talks involving closer Robert Suarez, only until no one came calling.

The Padres made Robert Suarez available this offseason to shed salary. They didn’t get a single offer.

Now? He’s 10-for-10 in saves with a 0.00 ERA, helping lead one of baseball’s best bullpens. #ForTheFaithful
@lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Former All-Star Set for First Start in 20 Months for Dodgers Right-hander Tony Gonsolin will make his first major league start in 20 months on Wednesday against the Miami Marlins.

After 20 months, Tony Gonsolin is back on the mound Wednesday against the Marlins. #LetsGoDodgers @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Trade Talks Heating Up — Cubs Could Be a Wild Card The Chicago Cubs may be positioning themselves as one of the more intriguing buyers, and they're possibly eyeing ace Sandy Alcantara.

The Cubs have the farm. The Marlins have the ace. Could Sandy Alcantara be heading to Chicago? #BeHereForIt @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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I agree. Morton can still eat innings, but he’s more of a backend guy at this stage of his career

Yeah, it’s definitely starting to show. The Orioles’ rotation had clear cracks last year even with the breakout of Kyle Bradish and Grayson Rodriguez’s development. But relying on aging arms like Sugano and Morton that’s risky, and it’s biting them now. #Birdland

Luis Arraez’s Scary Collision Sparks Safety Talk The Luis Arraez incident has raised questions about whether MLB should implement additional measures to protect players from such collisions.

Luis Arraez’s collision at first base has many wondering if MLB needs to rethink its safety measures.

Details and more for @lwosbaseball.bsky.social 🔗. #ForTheFaithful @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Welcome to Vancouver, @thepwhlofficial! 🇨🇦

I didn't have this on my bingo card. #AllForTX #MLB

Red Sox Get Rotation Boost with Brayan Bello's Return from Injured List With the return of right-hander Brayan Bello, the Boston Red Sox are preparing to solidify their starting rotation back to full strength.

Brayan Bello is back. Lucas Giolito's not far behind. Red Sox rotation getting healthy. ⚾️🔴 #DirtyWater @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Nick Kurtz’s Promotion to the Athletics Marks a Key Moment in Their Rebuild The Athletics are promoting Nick Kurtz, the No. 4 pick in last year’s MLB Draft, as part of their rebuilding efforts.

As the sixth-fastest player in franchise history to reach the majors, Nick Kurtz’s rapid rise has fans excited about the future.

Story for @lwosbaseball.bsky.social ⬇️. #Athletics @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Brewers Promote Craig Yoho from Triple-A to Boost Bullpen Depth The Milwaukee Brewers have promoted right-hander Craig Yoho from Triple-A Nashville. Yoho has been lights out this season.

Craig Yoho:
🟢 9.2 IP
🟢 0.00 ERA
🟢 1 Save
Now promoted to the big leagues by the Brewers (via @JonHeyman). #ThisIsMyCrew #MLB @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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It's a shame Triston McKenzie could never recover. So much potential just fizzled. #GuardsBall

Triston McKenzie’s Guardians Tenure Hits a Breaking Point The Cleveland Guardians have designated right-hander Triston McKenzie for assignment, ending a once-promising chapter in the team’s rotation.

Triston McKenzie’s time with Guardians has come to an end after being DFA’d. #GuardsBall #MLB @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social
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Reds Get Key Reinforcements with Trio Activation from Injured List The Cincinnati Reds lineup is back at full strength as they've activated Austin Hays, Matt McLain and Alexis Díaz from the injured list.

Roster boost incoming for the Reds. Matt McLain, Alexis Díaz, and Austin Hays are back. #ATOBTTR #MLB @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Cubs, Marlins Could Open Talks Around Former Cy Young Winner The Chicago Cubs are expected to begin their search for a front-line starter immediately, with Sandy Alcantara as a name to watch.

The Cubs could shift their focus to Sandy Alcantara after losing Justin Steele for the season. #BeHereForIt #MarlinsBeisbol @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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The Cardinals Next Manager Might Already Be in the Building St. Louis Cardinals manager Oli Marmol is a name to watch who could be on the hot seat, but not necessarily because of poor performance.

Oli Marmol's seat might be warming up in St. Louis, and Skip Schumaker could be the one to take it. #ForTheLou #MLB @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Most career splash hit home runs by #SFGiants

Barry Bonds- 25
Brandon Belt- 10
Pablo Sandoval-8
Mike Yastrzemski- 7
Joc Pederson/LaMonte Wade Jr.- 6

Yankees Could Target Kyle Tucker If Cubs Extension Talks Stall The Kyle Tucker sweepstakes may be heating up as the New York Yankees could still be in the mix if negotiations stall.

The Yankees showed interest in Kyle Tucker before his trade to the Cubs. Now, with extension talks underway, New York remains a team to watch. #BeHereForIt #RepBX @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Hopeful Sign for the Reds as Outfielder Starts Rehab Stint with Triple-A Louisville The Cincinnati Reds received some positive news Thursday as Austin Hays was sent to Triple-A Louisville for a rehab assignment.

Good news for the Reds. Outfielder Austin Hays is heading to Triple-A Louisville on a rehab assignment.

Details and more for @lwosbaseball.bsky.social. #ATOBTTR #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

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A Braves Legend Weighs In on the Teams Brutal Start The slump of the Atlanta Braves has raised alarm bells, and even Hall of Famer Chipper Jones is chiming in.

The Braves are off to a nightmare start in 2025, and even Chipper Jones sees the depth and offensive concerns. #BravesCountry #MLB @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Dodgers Get Boost as Freddie Freeman Eyes Weekend Return Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman will return from the 10-day injured list on Friday.

On a side note, the Dodgers will have Freddie Freeman back on Friday as they return to Dodger Stadium. #LetsGoDodgers  #MLB

Details from @lwosbaseball.bsky.social. @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Wow that’s $325 million more than my signing bonus

Zach Eflin Injury Puts More Pressure on Orioles Pitching Staff The Baltimore Orioles have shut down right-hander Zach Eflin and placed him on the 15-day injured list due to a right lat strain.

The Orioles have placed Zach Eflin on the IL with a lat strain. Another big hit to a rotation that was already walking a fine line.

More details from @lwosbaseball.bsky.social 🔽. #Birdland #MLB @ibwaa.bsky.social

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Rehab Stints Coming for Mets’ Francisco Álvarez and Jeff McNeil The New York Mets injury news has taken a positive turn as Francisco Álvarez and Jeff McNeil are close to returning.

Mets fans have some good news: Francisco Álvarez will begin his rehab assignment Wednesday, and Jeff McNeil is close to returning. #LGM #MLB @lwosbaseball.bsky.social @ibwaa.bsky.social

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