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Logan Webb of the San Francisco Giants pitching from the mound during a game
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Logan Webb to start for USA in World Baseball Classic opener vs Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will lead Team USA's pitching rotation as they aim to avenge their 2023 final loss to Japan.

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Max Scherzer pitching for the Toronto Blue Jays during a game
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Toronto Blue Jays agree deal to re-sign Max Scherzer for new season

Three-time Cy Young winner Max Scherzer agrees to return to the Toronto Blue Jays following his contributions to their 2025 World Series run.

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CC Sabathia pitching for the New York Yankees during his tenure at Yankee Stadium
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New York Yankees to retire CC Sabathia’s number 52 in Monument Park tribute

The New York Yankees confirm they will retire CC Sabathia's number 52 jersey in a special ceremony at Monument Park on 26 September.

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Pittsburgh Pirates prospect Konnor Griffin batting during a spring training game against the Boston Red Sox
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Konnor Griffin hits two home runs as Pirates prospect shines against Red Sox

Pittsburgh Pirates top prospect Konnor Griffin showcases his power with two home runs against the Boston Red Sox, including a blast off Ranger Suarez.

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Atlanta Braves pitcher Chris Sale preparing to throw a pitch during a Major League Baseball game
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Chris Sale agrees new $27m Atlanta Braves contract extension

Chris Sale agrees a one-year, $27m extension with the Atlanta Braves, securing the 2024 Cy Young winner's future through the 2027 season.

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Bill Mazeroski of the Pittsburgh Pirates celebrating his historic walk-off home run during the 1960 World Series
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Bill Mazeroski: Pittsburgh Pirates legend and World Series hero dies aged 89

Hall of Fame second baseman Bill Mazeroski, famous for his 1960 World Series winning home run for the Pittsburgh Pirates, has passed away at the age of 89.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez looking focused while preparing to throw a pitch during an MLB game
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Minnesota Twins ace Pablo Lopez faces season-ending surgery after UCL tear

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez requires a second opinion on a significant elbow injury that threatens to rule him out of the entire 2025 MLB season.

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Shohei Ohtani pitching in a Dodgers uniform during a spring training bullpen session
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Dodgers icon targets elusive missing honour in dramatic mound return

Shohei Ohtani returns to the mound with a specific new goal in mind as the Dodgers begin their title defence. The Japanese star wants to add the one major trophy missing from his collection.

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