Baseball

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Phillies – Diamondbacks

USA - MLB Playoffs The atmosphere at Citizens Bank Park for the first two games of the National League Championship Series was just about everything we would have expected. Most fans stood for the entirety of both contests. Decibel levels hit 111 after homers. The singing got louder every time

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Phillies – Diamondbacks

USA - MLB Playoffs 17 Oct 2023, 02:07 CET It will be a battle of National League Wild Cards with a trip to the World Series on the line beginning Monday night at Citizens Bank Park. While the fourth-seeded Phillies hope to reach the Fall Classic for the second

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ATL BRAVES - PHI PHILLIES

USA - MLB Playoffs 13/10/2023 - 02:00 CET Arcia repeatedly laughed and mocked Harper in the Braves’ clubhouse for his baserunning decision that ended Game 2 of the National League Division Series on Monday night at Truist Park. Arcia’s jeering was reported by FOX Sports and

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Nationals – Dodgers

USA - MLB Before the Dodgers' opening game in the nation's capital, manager Dave Roberts announced that star player Mookie Betts would be sidelined for at least a few games due to a left foot injury. For most teams, losing one of the world's best

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Blue Jays – Athletics

Chris Bassitt once again demonstrated his dominance as the Blue Jays defeated the A's, 7-1, on Tuesday night at the Coliseum. While his team was finally breaking out for six runs in the seventh inning, Bassitt went to the bullpen down the right-field line to stay warm with

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Orioles – Blue Jays

USA - MLB The Blue Jays entered their three-game series against the Orioles this week with the understanding that it might be their final opportunity to rejoin the American League East race. Should they manage to rally and eliminate the current 7.5-game gap in the division over the remaining

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Reds – Blue Jays

USA - MLB Elly De La Cruz did it again. He's currently one of the most dynamic players in baseball, and he delivered another remarkable play last night that served as a reminder of his prowess. De La Cruz electrified the crowd at the Great American Ball Park

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Dodgers – Marlins

USA - MLB Towards the end of July, the Dodgers' rotation seemed on the verge of triggering alarm bells. The starting staff, which has traditionally been a stronghold for the Dodgers during their decade of dominance, concluded July with a disheartening 6.18 ERA, marking the worst performance in

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Reds - Guardians

USA - MLB After the Reds dropped the initial game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Pirates, a contest they were poised to win, the stakes grew significantly higher. Securing a victory in Game 2 became an absolute necessity, no matter the means. And they accomplished just that, clinching

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Braves - Yankees

USA - MLB Ronald Acuña Jr. isn't the sole Braves member under consideration for the National League MVP Award. First baseman Matt Olson is in the midst of a remarkable season, leading the Major Leagues in both home runs (43) and RBIs (107), and trailing only Shohei Ohtani

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Reds - Pirates

USA - MLB Three pivotal days for the Reds during the crucial final seven-week stretch of the regular season are likely to be Thursday, Monday, and the upcoming Thursday, August 17th, all of which are scheduled as off-days. A grueling sequence of 27 games in just 28 days, coupled with

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Brewers – Rockies

USA - MLB In Tuesday's 7-3 loss to the Rockies, Wade achieved his 300th Major League start, a milestone that only 10 active pitchers have reached. Miley delivered a strong performance, pitching six innings and allowing just one run on two hits. He exited the game with a

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Diamondbacks – Dodgers

USA - MLB When Mookie Betts and Freddie Freeman joined forces as teammates ahead of the previous season, both celebrated superstars knew that they would be spearheading the Dodgers' lineup for a substantial period, likely spanning half a decade. What was once a mere aspiration has now evolved into

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Guardians – Blue Jays

USA - MLB The Toronto Blue Jays faced the Boston Red Sox seven times this season at Fenway Park, holding a two-game advantage for the final AL Wild Card spot. Despite their struggling offense, everything changed dramatically by Sunday. Toronto dominated with 16 hits, securing a commanding 13-1 victory over

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Cubs - Reds

USA - MLB It was a disappointing night for the Reds. Despite the Trade Deadline passing without any moves to bolster their starting pitching, the usually reliable starting pitcher Ben Lively had an abysmal outing, giving up the most runs by a Reds pitcher in over a century. In a

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Cubs - Reds

USA - MLB Sunday afternoon's victory was critical for Cincinnati as both their youngest hitter, De La Cruz, and their oldest hitter, Votto, led the charge in a dominant 9-0 win against the Dodgers at Dodgers Stadium. The Reds claimed two out of three games in the series,

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Cardinals - Cubs

USA - MLB The Cubs were in need of making up ground, and the team responded brilliantly by securing their eighth consecutive win with a commanding 5-1 victory over their division-rivals, the Cardinals, on Saturday night at Busch Stadium. This impressive streak marks the longest winning run for the North

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Dodgers - Reds

USA - MLB With six days remaining before the August 1 trade deadline, the Dodgers have wasted no time in displaying their aggressive approach to bolstering their roster. Their recent moves show they are determined to be one of the most active teams before the 3 p.m. PT deadline

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Tigers - Angels

USA - MLB, Round 1 With more than two months left in the season, the Angels are well aware that the upcoming week holds significant importance for multiple reasons. Now is the critical time for them to make a strong push towards achieving their goals. To reach the desired destination,

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Brewers - Reds

USA - MLB, Round 1 The Reds' dugout noticed the display on the American Family Field scoreboard on Monday, which seemed to troll Ella De La Cruz, but he remained oblivious to it. After Joey Wiemer robbed De La Cruz of a leadoff home run on Monday, the American

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Reds - Giants

USA - MLB, Round 1 Throughout the first half, the Reds were in anticipation, but Ashcraft has clearly regained his form, as demonstrated in Wednesday night's 3-2 victory over the Giants at Great American Ball Park, which snapped their season-high-tying six-game losing streak. Ashcraft pitched admirably, giving up

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Orioles - Dodgers

USA - MLB, Round 1 After a decisive 10-3 victory on Tuesday night in Camden Yards, the Los Angeles Dodgers have taken the first two games of the series against the Orioles, solidifying their position as one of the top teams in the Majors despite roster changes in the previous

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Reds - Giants

Even on a routine ground ball, Elly De La Cruz can showcase something unique and magical. In Sunday's loss against the Brewers, the Reds' rookie third baseman recorded Statcast's fastest-tracked infield assist at 97.9 mph. Despite De La Cruz's recent struggles against

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Dodgers - Angels

USA - MLB, Round 1 The Angels suffered a 11-4 defeat in their series opener on Friday night at Dodger Stadium, marking their fourth consecutive loss and their eighth in the last nine games. The recent string of injuries has hit the team hard and created a significant impact. With

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Brewers - Reds

USA - MLB, Round 1 The Reds had no intentions of underestimating the Nationals, who currently occupy the last place in the league standings. Their determination was evident on Thursday afternoon as Cincinnati completed a remarkable four-game series sweep with a hard-fought 5-4 victory in 10 innings. Following a game-saving