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Luis Garcia / Can the rest of the team keep hitting?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 12:14:02 EDT

We took at look at James and CJ but there are seven other guys who make up the line-up. While stars can do a lot, they can't carry a dead two innings at the plate. So the question is can these guys keep doing what they are doing? We'll start with two easy ones - Can Luis Garcia hit about average? Sure! Since 2022 that's what he's done so no reason to think the 26 year old is going to be any different now. Can Nasim Nunez still stink? Sure! There's a reason the slick-fielding SS was avai

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Aaron Judge / Aaron Judge Says Yankees Are MLB’s Best When They Bring Energy After 13-8 Win Over Athletics

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:57:50 EDT

"When we have energy... we're the best team in baseball." Aaron Judge spoke after the Yankees 13-8 win over the Athletics. Their first 12 batters reaching base in the 3rd inning tied the longest streak in MLB since 1961. pic.x.com/IDGTPitT53

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Aaron Judge / Aaron Judge Sees Limited Benefit from MLB’s ABS Challenge System Despite Early Success

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:37:20 EDT

Wrote over the weekend about how everyone assumed that ABS would massively benefit Aaron Judge, but .. He's barely used itHe's accruing value in other waysHe's barely had any missed calls anywayShort guys benefit more than tallmlb.com/yankees/news/j

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Tarik Skubal / Tarik Skubal Trade Rumors Set to Dominate MLB Deadline Amid Tigers’ Struggles

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:40:42 EDT

It's Tarik Skubal's trade deadline. Get ready for the rumor onslaught. And also, as Ken writes..."The griping from rival executives about dealing with Scott Harris, the Tigers' notoriously exacting president of baseball operations, would be as entertaining as the Skubal sweepstakes themselves."

@Ken_Rosenthal: With Tigers flailing, Tarik Skubal talk is about to dominate trade deadline. Column unlocked and free to read. https://t.co/Iz2KkYaDfL

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Adley Rutschman / Orioles WAR Leaders Highlight Surprising Standouts: Rico Garcia, Samuel Basallo, and Adley Rutschman

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:03:59 EDT

Orioles bWAR leaderboard:1. Rico Garcia 1.7 WAR2. Samuel Basallo 1.6 WAR3. Adley Rutschman 1.3 WAR4. Taylor Ward 1.2 WAR5. Pete Alonso 1.0 WAR6. Kyle Bradish 1.0 WARRutschman and Basallo are on pace for approximately 8.0 bWAR this season. jcalvinmeyer: Orioles fWAR leaderboard:1. Adley Rutschman 1.7 WAR2. Gunnar Henderson 1.3 WAR3. Samuel Basallo 1.1 WAR4. Pete Alonso 1.1 WAR5. Taylor Ward 0.9 WAR6. Leody Taveras 0.9 WAR7. Shane Baz 0.9 WAR

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Adley Rutschman / Orioles Boast MLB’s Best Catching Duo Behind Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:17:45 EDT

In Adley Rutschman and Samuel Basallo, the Orioles have the best catching duo in baseball.Baltimore catchers lead MLB in:BA .266SLG .486OPS .822wRC+ 129Their 2.9 fWAR is easily the best in baseball. No other team is above 1.9 fWAR.

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Bailey Ober / Twins Rotation Crisis Deepens After Bailey Ober Injury

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 8:25:45 EDT

Going into spring training, the Twins thought they had eight MLB-ready starting pitchers and a total of a dozen viable 2026 rotation options.Now, after losing Bailey Ober over the weekend, they no longer even have enough starters to fill out a rotation.aarongleeman.com/bailey-obers-i

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JoJo Parker / JoJo Parker Named Blue Jays’ Top Prospect After Trey Yesavage Graduation

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:14:16 EDT

RT: With the graduation of Trey Yesavage, JoJo Parker is the new @BlueJays No. 1 prospect per @MLBPipeline t.coShAlsIIFMt

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Connor Prielipp / Injuries to rotation put Twins’ season in danger zone. Who will fill Bailey Ober‘s spot?

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:21:02 EDT

Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, Zebby Matthews and Connor Prielipp are the only remaining starters after the road trip ended with five consecutive losses.

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Adley Rutschman / Orioles bWAR Leaderboard: Rico Garcia Leads, Basallo and Rutschman Near 8-WAR Pace

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:00:03 EDT

Tarik Skubal / Tarik Skubal Trade Buzz Set to Dominate MLB Deadline as Tigers Struggle

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 9:02:44 EDT

With Tigers flailing, Tarik Skubal talk is about to dominate trade deadline. Column unlocked and free to read. nytimes.com/athletic/73226

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Garrett Crochet / Red Sox, Garrett Crochet get bad news after ace lefty has injury setback

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 8:56:02 EDT

"Just trying to make sure that when I do return to play, that I’m there for the rest of the year.”

The post Red Sox, Garrett Crochet get bad news after ace lefty has injury setback appeared first on Boston.com.

Max Scherzer / Max Scherzer Throws Hitless 3-Inning Rehab Start for Blue Jays Affiliate

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 8:29:53 EDT

RT: The @BlueJays' Max Scherzer spins a hitless first rehab start with the @BuffaloBisons:3 IP0 H2 BB4 K41 pitches (24 strikes)7 swings-and-misses https://t.co/kyqbJYev42

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Munetaka Murakami / Murakami Down The IL Chute But Jacob Gonzalez Came Prepared

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 3:28:02 EDT

I was expecting regression from Munetaka Murakami. There’s just no way he could keep up with what he was doing. You don’t strikeout that much and not slump tremendously. Regression I was prepared for. Regression I could handle. Not an injury! Please, blog, may I have some more?

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Colton Cowser / Cowser's homer, 4 RBIs back solid start by Bradish in Orioles' win over Toronto

Mon, 01 Jun 2026 0:00:03 EDT

Kyle Bradish pitched seven innings of four-hit ball, Colton Cowser homered and drove in four runs and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Toronto Blue Jays 9-5 Sunday.

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