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'Bryce is Philadelphia now': How a Vegas kid became the face of Philly sports

From his blue-collar upbringing to his love of local sports talk radio, Bryce Harper has made a connection with his chosen city like few others ever have.

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A WILD END TO CUBS-METS SERIES

Cubs miss a chance at a run on chaotic play at the plate

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Francisco Lindor rips a walk-off double for Mets in 11th

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THURSDAY'S GAMES

THE SKIPPER SWAP

BREWERS-CUBS: FRIDAY-SUNDAY

The skipper swap heard 'round the world: What it means when a star manager leaves his longtime team

As Craig Counsell's Cubs take on his old club -- Pat Murphy's Brewers -- we dive into the impact of big-time manager moves.

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WHAT HAVE WE LEARNED IN APRIL

Passan: 10 things you need to know about the MLB season so far

What stands out a month into the season? Let's break down the biggest early trends -- and what they mean for the rest of 2024.

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Handing out first-month grades for all 30 MLB teams:

We break down whether your team is acing -- or flunking -- the early part of the 2024 season.

TWINS WIN 10 STRAIGHT!

The role of the 'rally sausage' in Twins' recent triumphs

The Cloverdale summer tangy sausage has served as a rally object for the Twins since its introduction last Thursday.

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FANTASY BASEBALL

Weekend preview: Friday-Sunday

Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.

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Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Friday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set fantasy baseball lineups for Friday, May 3.

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