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MLB Limits Bets on Individual Pitches Following Cleveland Pitching Indictments
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— Nov 10, 2025
Major League Baseball announced Monday that bets on individual pitches will be capped at $200 and banned from parlays, just one day after Cleveland Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were indicted for…
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Guardians Rout White Sox 8-2 to Narrow Lead
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— Aug 7, 2026
The White Sox return home to host the Guardians in a pivotal AL Central showdown after rough road trips, aiming to gain ground in a tight division race. Betting angles for the game center on multiple pitcher-prop plays and a home-run prop board, including Keider Montero over 3.5 Ks, Kyle Leahy over 4.5 Ks, Noah Schultz under 14.5 outs, and various listed home-run bets.
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Dodgers Eye Skubal in Deadline Push
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Chicago Cubs are positioning for a postseason run and weighing upgrades at closer, with Josh Hader among potential targets, while also exploring Michael Wacha to stabilize a rotation lacking depth. Injuries have strained the bullpen, prompting internal contributions from pitchers like Trent Thornton and Phil Maton and increasing urgency for bold trade-deadline moves to bolster pitching.
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Roster Shuffles, Prospects Shape 2026 Season
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— Jul 19, 2026
The Diamondbacks open a series with the Athletics as they chase a Wild Card spot, while the Cardinals regroup for the second half with an eye on the upcoming trade deadline and pitching depth. Meanwhile, Minnesota is shaping its 2026 draft strategy around older, signable college arms and top catcher Vahn Lackey, and a fantasy-focused round-up highlights top two-start pitchers like Dylan Cease as teams plan for the stretch run.
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As California Burns Billions To Fail At High-Speed Rail, China Laid Enough Track To Circle America Three Times
Paris Apodaca · 6 min · 6h
AL West Farm Report Angels Exit Playoff
Sports
— Jul 23, 2026
Across MLB farm systems, July updates show the Angels weighing whether to sell or push for upside with controllable pitchers and highlight rising arms and hitters—while the Dodgers, Diamondbacks, and other NL West clubs emphasize a deep prospect runway and high-end pitching within their pipelines as the trade deadline nears. Outside baseball, South Dakota State University will host a Northeast Research Farm Field Day focusing on practical agronomy topics like variety selection, weed and disease management, and soil nutrient strategies for northeast South Dakota crops.
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America's biggest cities hog all the spotlight, while dozens of smaller gems get overlooked despite great food, culture, and character. These underrated cities deserve recognition beyond the usual coastal favorites. Cast your vote and help crown the most underappreciated city in the country.
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Bieber's trade value rises ahead of deadline
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— Jul 23, 2026
Shane Bieber’s breakout 7-inning win against the Rays has his trade value trending upward as the Blue Jays explore a potential deadline move, with interest reportedly coming from teams including the Brewers, White Sox, and Rays. While Bieber’s health history and contract status shape the market, Toronto remains cautious about trading him, even as veteran arms like Max Scherzer highlight the broader pitching-market dynamics ahead of the deadline.
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Country Music Star Remains Uncancellable, Accomplishes Something No One Else Has Ever Done Before
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— Mar 17, 2023
When the cancel culture mob came for Morgan Wallen, it apparently didn’t realize just who it was up against. Two years after a private video of Wallen using problematic language had the pitchfork-wielders out for the…
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Ohtani advances toward pitching return for Dodgers
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— Aug 22, 2026
Shohei Ohtani continued his return from knee issues by throwing 30 pitches in live batting practice, with Dodgers manager Dave Roberts saying he’s close to returning to the mound and that the knee concerns are behind him. A final live BP is expected next week before a gradual buildup toward game action, potentially stretching into the postseason as the team plans a careful reintroduction to pitching.
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Pitch Clock Enforcement Drives Debate in Yankees-Pirates
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— Jul 21, 2026
The Yankees beat the Pirates 8-5 as Jose Caballero’s late-pitch-clock routine provoked Dennis Santana into a confrontation, prompting benches and bullpens to clear. The incident highlights ongoing tensions around the pitch clock since 2023, with Caballero having prior delays and Santana offering his perspective, while Jazz Chisholm Jr. supplied two homers in the win.
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Rep. Thomas Massie Names Epstein Associates and Launches Discharge Petition
Rep. Thomas Massie read names of alleged Epstein coconspirators on the House floor and began collecting signatures for a discharge petition on the Epstein Files Transparency Act II, drawing strong support from transparency advocates alongside limited criticism.
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Baseball’s Gone to the Dogs as ‘Decoy’ Delivers First Pitch
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— Aug 29, 2024
It’s not every day one sees a first “pitch” in a MLB game. But that is exactly what happened Wednesday night when Shohei Ohtani’s dog Decoy delivered the ceremonial first pitch at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, per NBC…
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Fans Boo Fauci Before He Throws First Pitch During Game
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— Aug 10, 2022
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci did not receive a positive response as he went to throw the first pitch at a baseball game. Before going out to throw the first pitch at a Major League baseball game…
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Ohtani’s return day shifted to Tuesday
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Shohei Ohtani’s return to pitching remains uncertain as Dodgers officials weigh whether to let him throw a full inning or more, given lingering knee and biceps issues and a prioritization of his offensive value. The plan could see him make a very limited Sunday appearance, potentially followed by additional live sessions to build up his pitch count, with decisions hinging on how he feels and feedback from the coaching staff.
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Astros Bring Back Strom Amid Organizational Shakeups
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The Houston Astros have rehired Brent Strom as a pitching consultant for the remainder of the season to help stabilize a struggling staff, with him in uniform for the Mets series. Strom, 77, previously guided the Astros from 2014–2021 during a high-clarity pitching era and is rejoining as the team seeks a boost as the rotation and staff pace toward the playoffs.
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Mariners Promote Kade Anderson for MLB Debut vs Cubs
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— Aug 20, 2026
Seattle Mariners calling up top pitching prospect Kade Anderson from Double-A Arkansas for his MLB debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs at T-Mobile Park, after a dominant first pro season that saw him post a 1.06 ERA with 135 strikeouts in 93.1 innings across 18 Double-A starts. The 22-year-old, drafted third overall out of LSU in 2025 and listed as baseball’s top pitching prospect, has dazzled scouts and ranked among the game’s elite prospects as he joins Seattle’s rotation this season.
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Burglar With Uzi Chose Wrong House To Raid. It Didn’t End Well For Him.
Harold Hutchison · 2 min · 7h
Tommy John Dies at 83; Hall of Fame Pitcher
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— Aug 16, 2026
Tommy John, the legendary MLB pitcher whose revolutionary elbow surgery bears his name, died at 83 at his Lakewood Ranch, Florida home after hospice care, leaving a lasting impact on the sport. Tributes poured in highlighting his 26-season career across multiple teams and his farewell message honoring Dr. Jobe’s landmark procedure that saved countless careers.
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Dodgers Cautiously Eye Ohtani Return to Rotation
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— Jul 21, 2026
Shohei Ohtani’s unprecedented two-way dominance is fueling fascination—from a one-of-a-kind gold logoman card that could top $5 million to his continued elite hitting and pitching numbers this season, even as a knee issue sidelines him from pitching for the Dodgers. The storyline expands beyond on-field play with ESPN’s 30 for 30 delving into Mizuhara’s gambling saga tied to Ohtani, highlighting the far-reaching off-field pressures surrounding the superstar.
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Arrighetti Exits With Right Foot Nerve Irritation
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— Jul 25, 2026
Astros pitcher Spencer Arrighetti exited Friday's game against the White Sox after a trainer visit before the second inning, with AJ Blubaugh finishing the appearance. He allowed three runs in the first inning amid recent command issues after a strong May stretch that earned him AL Pitcher of the Month, leaving his rotation status uncertain during this post-All-Star-break stretch.
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EXCLUSIVE: John Thune Shares His ‘Big, Beautiful’ GOP Sales Pitch For The Midterms
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— Jul 28, 2025
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is working on his pitch to persuade voters to turn out for the Republican slate of candidates during the 2026 midterms. Following a major victory in passing President Donald Trump’s One…
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‘We Need A Bold Senate GOP Leader’: Leadership Hopefuls Slated To Pitch Colleagues In Candidate Forum
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— Nov 12, 2024
The three Republican hopefuls vying to replace outgoing Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell during the first two years of Trump’s second term will present their pitches this evening to their Republican colleagues…
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Arsenal’s Riccardo Calafiori Collects Player of the Match Award After Solid Display
The official Arsenal post celebrating Calafiori's POTM award received overwhelmingly positive reactions from fans, with near-universal approval and minimal disagreement limited to rival banter.
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Mark Halperin Says He Thinks Story Being Pitched To Him That ‘Would End Donald Trump’s Campaign’ Is Bogus
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— Oct 23, 2024
Journalist Mark Halperin said Wednesday he doubts the validity of a story pitched to him that “would end” former President Donald Trump’s reelection bid “if it’s true.” The Atlantic’s editor in chief, Jeffrey Goldberg…
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‘Abhorrent’: Black Podcast Host Tells MSNBC Obama ‘Deeply Offended’ Him With Harris Pitch
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— Oct 23, 2024
A black podcast host told MSNBC host Alex Wagner Tuesday night that he found former President Barack Obama’s pitch for Vice President Kamala Harris “abhorrent.” Obama spoke at a Pittsburgh-area campaign office for the…
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Watch: Some Are Not Happy with Ump’s Call After This Brutal Strikeout Pitch – What Do You Think?
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— Apr 7, 2024
A single baseball pitch seems to have the Internet split as some feel the batter made an embarrassing mistake while others think the umpire missed something important. And the video tells the tale. The play occurred…
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Former MLB Pitcher Arrested in Shooting of Elderly Couple
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— Oct 21, 2023
A former Major League Baseball pitcher was arrested Friday in connection with a 2021 shooting that left his father-in-law dead and his mother-in-law severely wounded. Danny Serafini, 49, of Reno, Nevada, was arrested in…
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Up-and-Down Year for Dodgers Superstar Kershaw Hits ‘Embarrassing’ Low in Historic Playoff Flameout
Opinion
— Oct 8, 2023
Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Clayton Kershaw is one of the best regular season pitchers the sport has ever seen. Kershaw is also one of the least reliable post-season pitchers the sport has ever seen. That strange…
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AI Might Have Just Made Hacking A Bank Easier Than Ever, Finance Leader Says
Dylan Kresak · 3 min · 7h