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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Sonny Gray Gets Breathing Room as Red Sox Manage Ace Through Stretch Run

   Boston skips Gray's Tuesday turn to hand him nine days of rest, a signal that durability—not immediate volume—will define the rotation down the final month.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Cubs Activate Murray at Roster Crunch: Bench Depth Play Signals Busch Workload Fade

   Chicago adds a switch-hitting corner bat to its September roster, opening a path for position player rest in the final month.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Twins Call Up Ben Ross as September Roster Depth Play

   Minnesota adds a versatile infielder to the roster ahead of September expansion, signaling organizational confidence in a utility asset for a playoff push.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Control Collapse Ends Rainey's Tigers Audition: What the K Rate Didn't Save

   A 33.5% strikeout rate in the minors looked promising until Detroit discovered the walks were even worse in the majors—a cautionary tale about surface-level relief metrics.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Criswell Returns to Mariners Rotation in September Push

   Seattle's rotation depth improves as the right-hander exits the injured list with five weeks left in the regular season.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Rengifo's Season Ends With ACL Tear; San Diego's Infield Depth Under Pressure

   A torn ACL and MCL in Luis Rengifo's right knee removes a versatile bat from the Padres lineup with five weeks remaining in the regular season.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Raleigh's Power Surge Signals Mariners' Late-Season Offensive Lift

   Cal Raleigh's five-homer week and Daylen Lile's .458 average remake the contention calculus for two AL and NL teams headed into September.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   Contreras Out, Boston's Lineup Takes a Hit—and the Books Haven't Caught Up

   A hamstring strain sidelines the Red Sox's best offensive option in a tight pennant race, opening a gap between the team's true run-scoring capacity and what Vegas priced.

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   MLB · 2026-08-31

   White Sox Grab Tommy Pham on Waiver Wire as September Push Intensifies

   Chicago's late-August acquisition of the veteran outfielder signals a modest offensive upgrade as roster expansion creates flexibility for a team chasing playoff viability.

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    MLB · 2026-08-31

    Montes Arrives as Seattle's Power Play—but Contact Risk Demands Caution on Early Upside

    Seattle's 21-year-old prospect brings elite exit velocity and 38 minor-league homers this season, but a 34.3 percent in-zone whiff rate and lefty splits suggest immediate major-league stardom is far from certain.

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    MLB · 2026-08-31

    Yankees Rush Veterans into September Bullpen; Schreiber's Waiver Claim Signals Rotation Depth Play

    With postseason eligibility locked in before Tuesday, Schreiber becomes the third veteran right-hander the Yankees have acquired in eight days—a late-cycle pivot that reshapes bullpen leverage for October.

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    MLB · 2026-08-31

    Orioles Grab Robert Jr. Off Waivers in Desperation Play for Wild Card Sprint

    Baltimore claims a power-bat lottery ticket with 31 games left, but Robert's season-long struggles and volatile recent form create a high-variance lineup addition.

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