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Big bets, small victories -- and a little luck: How the Braves have built a model MLB franchise
Atlanta has trusted its process instead of spending its way to success. Here's how the Braves' formula has created a potential dynasty.
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THE NEXT TONY GWYNN?
'This fan base is going to fall in love with him': How Luis Arráez is following in Tony Gwynn's footsteps
The two-time batting champ has long been compared to the late Hall of Famer. Now he's on Mr. Padre's former team.
POWER RANKINGS
MLB Power Rankings: The AL and NL Central are rising -- which teams are in our top 10?
While some of the usual players dominate our list, five of our top teams this week are from two unexpected divisions.
'WHAT THE HECK JUST HAPPENED?!'
Shohei surprises pediatric patient with signed jersey, first pitch and suite
MLB SCOREBOARD
THURSDAY'S GAMES
THURSDAY'S MUST-SEE
Josh Lowe is late to realize he's hit a 2-run HR for Rays
Anthony Volpe's HR gives Yankees early lead
AROUND THE DIAMOND
'NBA teams have been tracking this kind of stuff for years': Why load management is MLB's next big thing
Front offices are measuring what players do on the field like never before. Here's how it could rock baseball.
What we learned from MLB’s new bat-tracking numbers
MLB's latest metric is here, measuring what hitters really do with the bat in their hands.
FANTASY BASEBALL
Weekend preview: Skenes set for second start
Our fantasy baseball experts take a quick peek ahead to the upcoming weekend of action to highlight what they're looking forward to watching.
Fantasy Baseball Forecaster: Lineup advice for Week 9
Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more.
A NEARLY UNHITTABLE PITCHER
Yankees' Clay Holmes (0.00 ERA!) has become MLB's best closer
A bullpen overhaul hasn't slowed the Yankees one bit. Why? It starts with their star closer.
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- Ballpark figures: Yanks' Soto open to negotiations
- Ohtani bobblehead day in L.A. stirs stadium traffic
- Suit: Bad Bunny's agency hit with 'death penalty'
- Dodgers pitcher Sheehan undergoes UCL surgery
- Phillies' Walker exits after hit in foot by liner
- Astros' Blanco gets 10-game ban for sticky glove
- Is it time to panic about these teams?
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The new pitching philosophy that's keeping the Red Sox afloat
Boston is finding success despite being plagued by injuries. How? A change in approach on the mound that's led to unprecedented results.
