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   MLB · 2026-08-14

   Emerson's Triple-A Demotion Reshuffles Seattle's Infield, Opens Path for Rodden

   The Mariners sent their $95 million prospect down after a brutal strikeout-laden debut, signaling a roster recalibration that could shift offensive production lines in Seattle.

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   MLB · 2026-08-14

   Hernández Clears Waivers and Returns to Dodgers for Third Stint: A Bullpen Desperation Play

   The Dodgers cycled Jonathan Hernández through waivers in four days and brought him back, signaling bullpen depth concerns that could tighten leverage later in August.

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   MLB · 2026-08-14

   Cavalli's Eight-Inning Masterclass Signals Nationals Can Lean on Ace Deep Into Postseason Races

   A career-high eight innings with a near no-hitter and 10 strikeouts proves the workload concerns around the young righty are overblown—and his pitch efficiency creates a durable edge on strikeout props.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Mariners Demote Emerson, Promote Rodden: Roster Shuffle Signals Early Patience Exhausted

   Seattle's decision to option its struggling rookie infielder after a brief MLB stint underscores the team's willingness to cycle talent when performance doesn't materialize.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Cavalli's Complete-Game Shutout Signals Nationals Rotation Inflection

   A no-hit bid carried into the ninth inning exposes Washington's pitching depth as a genuine asset—and reveals why unders on Cubs totals should tighten.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Royals Bet on Gonsolin's Upside With Immediate IL Stash

   Kansas City acquires a former Cy Young candidate on the cheap by absorbing injury risk and roster flexibility in one move.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Scherzer's 3,000-Inning Milestone Masks a Deeper Problem for Toronto's Playoff Push

   Max Scherzer joined a rare club Thursday, but the Blue Jays' offense went silent when it mattered most against Boston.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Tolle's Efficiency Pivot: The Red Sox Are Getting a Different Beast

   When a 14-strikeout start gets overshadowed by eight shutout innings on 91 pitches, you're watching a starter evolve in real time.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Field of Dreams Matchup Carries Inflated Scoring Expectations on Thin Pitcher Form

   The Phillies-Twins showcase features two starters running elevated ERAs in a special venue, but the offensive firepower may not need ideal conditions to push totals.

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    MLB · 2026-08-13

    Gilbert's Road Mastery Produces Shutdown Performance as Mariners End Skid

    Logan Gilbert's 2.50 ERA split between home and away games took another dramatic turn Thursday, with the Mariners' right-hander delivering six scoreless innings at Yankee Stadium to snap Seattle's six-game losing streak.

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    MLB · 2026-08-13

    Fried's Mastery Wasted as Yankees' Offense Vanishes in 1-0 Loss

    Max Fried delivered his eighth gem of the season against Seattle, but the Yankees' inability to score anything but a single run in regulation against the Mariners exposes a critical offensive vulnerability headed into late August.

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    MLB · 2026-08-13

    Ashcraft's 85-Pitch Complete Game Rewrites Pirates Starter Efficiency, Signals Durability Edge

    A 26-year-old All-Star in his first season as a starter just posted a nine-inning complete game on 85 pitches—the third under 100 since 2015—forcing a reckoning on workload expectations for Pittsburgh's rotation.

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