Braves, D-backs face off struggling to meet playoff expectations

May 27, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Atlanta Braves catcher Sean Murphy (12) and pitcher Spencer Strider (99) during the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Hartline-Imagn Images Spencer Strider will take another step in his return from injuries when the Atlanta Braves host the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday…

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Diamondbacks RHP Corbin Burnes (elbow) to undergo MRI

Jun 1, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Corbin Burnes (39) reacts after an injury in the fith inning and leaves the field against the Washington Nationals at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Allan Henry-Imagn Images Arizona Diamondbacks standout right-hander Corbin Burnes exited Sunday’s game against the Washington Nationals in the fifth inning with…

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Jazz hire away longtime Celtics exec Austin Ainge

Apr 4, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge watches warms ups before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images The Utah Jazz hired longtime Boston Celtics executive Austin Ainge as their new president of basketball operations on Monday. Ainge, 43, worked in…

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Mariners to retire No. 51 in honor of Randy Johnson in 2026

Mar 3, 2023; Scottsdale, AZ, USA; Former Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Randy Johnson waves to the crowd during a ceremony announcing his election into the Cactus League Hall of Fame during a spring training game at Salt River Fields. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-Arizona Republic Mlb Diamondbacks Mariners Game Seattle Mariners fans will be seeing double 51s…

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MLB Finally Backs Women’s Softball: It’s About Damn Time

Major League Baseball made a significant — if overdue — statement in 1947 when the Brooklyn Dodgers promoted Jackie Robinson. Everybody gets a chance to play. The partnership MLB recently announced with the nascent Athletes Unlimited Softball League isn’t a women’s lib repeat of Robinson’s modern racial integration. An initiative for professional softball doesn’t create…

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