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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Whitlock's Elbow Sidelines Boston's Closer—Relief Market Tightens Mid-August

   The Red Sox lose their setup anchor to inflammation just as the playoff race enters its critical phase, forcing a bullpen recalibration that reshuffles leverage and workload.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Webb's Mid-Season Pitch Arsenal Reset Powers Cubs Late-Game Leverage

   A willingness to scrap three seasons of muscle memory has turned Jacob Webb into a high-leverage closer option—and the strikeout profile suggests the improvement is real, not surface noise.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Ryan Weathers' Pitch Mix Overhaul Is Already Showing Real Traction

   The Yankees lefty ditched his four-seamer in favor of a sinker-two-seam hybrid, and the numbers suggest the adjustment is sustainable, not a hot streak.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   The Ohtani Pitching Question Reshapes the NL MVP Race

   Ohtani's uncertain return timeline to the mound could hand Pete Crow-Armstrong the award by default—and oddsmakers haven't fully priced that scenario yet.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Dodgers Halt Skid Against Royals, Face Brewers Gauntlet in Tight NL Race

   Los Angeles sweeps Kansas City to steady itself before a weekend series that could reshape the National League playoff picture.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Freeman's Dugout Tumble Raises Dodgers' First-Base Depth Question

   A scary collision in Wednesday's win over Kansas City forces Los Angeles to evaluate contingency plans at a premium defensive position.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Perez's Elbow Aggravation Forces Early Exit; Royals Catching Picture Darkens

   Salvador Perez left Wednesday's loss to the Dodgers in the sixth inning after right elbow aggravation, complicating Kansas City's already difficult road trip.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   San Diego's Rotation Overhaul Flips the Playoff Math in the NL West

   The Padres added two veteran arms at the deadline and swept baseball's best team—but the real edge lives in how their pitching staff now stacks against the rest of the division.

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   MLB · 2026-08-13

   Soriano's Controlled Debut Reshapes Toronto's Rotation Math

   The Blue Jays' trade-deadline starter delivered exactly what they needed in his first home appearance, but the team's power deficit remains the real ceiling on their contention window.

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    MLB · 2026-08-13

    Jones Powers Yankees Lineup Shuffle in Cleanup Win vs. Mariners

    Spencer Jones homers twice in the third spot, signaling a promotion that could reshape New York's offensive construction down the stretch.

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    MLB · 2026-08-13

    Castillo Breaks Through in White Sox Shutout Win; Season-High K's Signal Recalibration

    Luis Castillo's 10-strikeout performance in a shutout win over Cincinnati may represent a turning point in the right-hander's disappointing 2026 campaign.

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    MLB · 2026-08-13

    Guardians Trade Haul Delivers in Clutch as Cleveland Arrests Freefall

    After a week of futility following their Trade Deadline shopping spree, Cleveland got the performance it needed from its acquisitions—but a 1-6 record since July 29 signals the roster additions alone won't fix deeper structural problems.

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