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Sen. asks MLB to ban betting promos like Harper's
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal and two House representatives want MLB and the MLBPA to prohibit promotional deals with betting operators, such as a personalized greeting featuring Phillies star Bryce Harper that was sent to a VIP gambler by a sportsbook.[read more]
📈 Ranking prospects involved in deadline deals
You know the major leaguers on the move -- but what about the potential stars of tomorrow headed the other way in those deals?[read more]
Abdominal surgery to sideline Giants 3B Chapman
San Francisco Giants veteran third baseman Matt Chapman, 33, who has seven home runs and 42 RBIs over 84 games this year, will undergo season-ending surgery in Philadelphia on Tuesday for an abdominal strain.[read more]
Batting champ, 2-time All-Star Anderson retires
Shortstop Tim Anderson, a two-time All-Star and former batting champion, on Monday announced his retirement after 10 major league seasons.[read more]
Red Sox set to activate Rutschman on Tuesday
Newly acquired Red Sox catcher Adley Rutschman is expected to come off the injured list Tuesday.[read more]
New Jays RHP Taillon to have MRI on forearm
Jameson Taillon left his first home start in Toronto after four scoreless innings against Boston on Monday night because of right forearm discomfort.[read more]
Rookie move: Benge loses ball from Senga's save
New York Mets pitcher Kodai Senga was aghast after rookie teammate Carson Benge tossed the ball he used to earn his first career save into the crowd.[read more]
Dodgers rally to win in Skubal's rocky home debut
Tarik Skubal wasn't his typical, dominant self in his Dodger Stadium debut Monday night, but the team's offense answered manager Dave Roberts' pregame challenge to secure a 6-5, come-from-behind win over the Royals.[read more]
16-minute delay in Sox-Jays leads to belated run
A chaotic, inning-ending double play resulted in a 16-minute delay and a belated Red Sox run during Boston's 2-1 loss to the Blue Jays in Toronto on Monday night.[read more]
Bring on the reinforcements! Returning players who could swing MLB's playoff races
These injured stars expected to come off the IL could prove as good as any trade deadline blockbuster.[read more]