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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   McClanahan Returns to Rays Rotation, Reclaims Anchor Role Down the Stretch

   Tampa Bay's ace is back after a short IL stint, arriving at precisely the moment when roster depth and rotation stability become season-defining.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   Cameron's No-Hitter Masks Royals' Offensive Void

   Noah Cameron's one-hit shutout carried Kansas City past Los Angeles, but the 3-0 scoreline buried a deeper truth: this Royals lineup can't sustain production.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   Peralta's Mechanics Click, But Tampa Bay's Bullpen Collapse Masks the Real Recovery

   Freddy Peralta delivered his most convincing performance yet as a Ray, dominating through 4⅔ innings on fastball velocity alone—then the Tampa Bay bullpen erased a one-run lead in eight pitches.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   Painter's Redemption Arc Accelerates: Phillies Sweep Twins Behind Bulldog Composure

   Three years after Tommy John derailed his debut, Andrew Painter showed the poise to survive a four-run first and anchor a sweep that tightens Philadelphia's Wild Card grip.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   Rice's Redemption Homer Masks a Deeper Yankees Offensive Problem

   Ben Rice's 10th-inning two-run shot saved the Yankees from a sweep, but it arrived after 27 consecutive innings without a homer and papered over an offense still misfiring against elite pitching.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   Pérez's Slide Step Solves Stolen-Base Crisis, Lifts Marlins Ceiling

   A mechanical tweak and buy-in from data transforms Miami's 23-year-old starter from a liability on the basepaths into a shutdown arm.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   White Sox Duo's Synchrony Reshapes AL Central Power Structure

   Murakami and Vargas have now homered together 10 times this season, matching a White Sox franchise record and signaling sustained offensive depth that's carrying Chicago past Detroit.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   Soderstrom's Hip Impingement Threatens A's Lineup Depth as Injury Crisis Deepens

   Tyler Soderstrom's return to the injured list marks the fourth consecutive Opening Day starter sidelined by major injury this season, reshaping Oakland's offensive core and creating prop-betting volatility around their remaining lineup.

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   MLB · 2026-08-16

   Swanson's Left Side Injury Scrambles Cubs Infield and Shortstop Leverage

   A mid-swing exit on Sunday leaves Chicago without its primary shortstop and forces an infield reshuffling with playoff implications.

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    MLB · 2026-08-16

    Mets' Comeback Mentality Reshapes Mid-August Narrative

    New York sweeps Washington behind Scott's longest outing since Tommy John recovery, while a resilient bullpen and timely hitting signal a fundamental shift in how this team responds to adversity.

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    MLB · 2026-08-16

    Olson's Clutch Power Rescues Braves in Series Finale; Elder's Durability Remains Key

    Matt Olson's seventh-inning three-run homer halted a dangerous Arizona rally and extended his MLB-leading extra-base hit pace, but Atlanta's path to October hinges on whether Bryce Elder can sustain his workload despite ongoing knee management.

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    MLB · 2026-08-16

    Turang's Tuesday Return Reshapes Brewers' Run-Prevention Math

    Milwaukee's offensive catalyst could be back in the lineup for a critical homestand after missing four games against Los Angeles with left knee tendinitis.

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