Kai-Wei Teng, Giants bullpen brace for rematch vs. Mets

Apr 6, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; San Francisco Giants pitcher Kai-Wei Teng (70) before the game against the San Diego Padres at Oracle Park. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Two teams whose new-look bullpens underwent a trial by fire in the series opener will get a rematch on Saturday afternoon when San Francisco Giants…

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Cardinals turn to Sonny Gray in bid to best Dodgers

May 31, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Sonny Gray (54) comes off the field after pitching against the Texas Rangers during the seventh inning at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals pitchers have struck out the second-fewest batters in the major leagues this season with 441,…

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MLB’s Gambling Crisis Is an Existential Threat, and Rob Manfred Isn’t Taking It Seriously

All of Major League Baseball ought to be worried about the future amid Commissioner Rob Manfred’s brave new world of institutionalized gambling. Gambling-related suspensions issued this season to two Cleveland Guardians pitchers represent what should be considered part of an existential crisis for MLB. And yet, the league acts as though the incidents are isolated…

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Two early uprisings spark Royals to win over Astros

May 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Kansas City Royals third baseman Jonathan India (6) scores against the Houston Astros in the second inning at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images Michael Massey homered to ignite a four-run second inning in support of right-hander Michael Wacha, who carried a shutout into the seventh inning of…

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