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The Blue Jays dropped five of six games to two of baseball’s worst teams and lost two key players to long-term injuries this week.

“I mean, he’s obviously special,” James said of Flagg, who has scored 96 points in his last two games.

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Rashod Bateman and Mike Green are among the players who would benefit from a strong first impression with the new coaching staff.

Stott is carrying the highest chase rate among all Phillies hitters; the newfound aggressiveness has not resulted in much this season.

Will Cuylle’s hat trick on Sunday marked the first time in Rangers history that the team has had hat tricks on back-to-back-days.

Have the Golden Knights started a trend? Another team, this time the Islanders, fired their coach with single-digit games left.

Baseball is back at Tropicana Field for the first time since 2024’s Hurricane Milton. The Rays can now focus on their hoped-for new stadium.

Teams are making the smart move signing young players to long-term extensions, the Brewers are separating themselves from the pack and more.