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Can loading up on relievers at the deadline win you a World Series? We found out

Contenders went all-in for relievers at this year's deadline. Here's how much bullpens really help in October. ... Continue Reading

Need an ace to win big? Here's why the Mets won't overpay for one

David Stearns isn't compromising on his starting pitching philosophy. ... Continue Reading

Ohtani homers for 1,000th career hit, K's 8 in loss

Shohei Ohtani clobbered his 39th home run for his 1,000th career hit and also struck out eight in his best start this season, but what should have been a banner day for the Dodgers instead turned into a 5-3 defeat to the Cardinals. ... Continue Reading

A's reliever Leclerc undergoes shoulder surgery

Athletics reliever José Leclerc, who was shut down for the season last month, underwent successful surgery on his right shoulder, the team announced Wednesday. ... Continue Reading

Guardians' Williams loses no-hit bid on HR in 9th

Gavin Williams came within two outs of Cleveland's first no-hitter in 44 years before the Mets' Juan Soto homered with one out in the ninth inning. ... Continue Reading

Pawol to become first woman to ump MLB game

Jen Pawol, who worked spring training games the past couple of years, is set to become the first woman to umpire an MLB game, between the Marlins and Braves on Saturday. ... Continue Reading

👀 Passan hands out his trade deadline awards

Here's what we learned from this year's deals -- and titles for the teams with the most interesting elements of trade season. ... Continue Reading

Need an ace to win big? Even with large pockets, Mets refuse to overpay

Whether it's in free agency or at the trade deadline, David Stearns isn't compromising on his starting pitching philosophy. ... Continue Reading

Sasaki taking next step in rehab: No shoulder pain

Roki Sasaki says he has "no pain" in his right shoulder and is scheduled to pitch three simulated innings at Dodger Stadium over the weekend. ... Continue Reading

Gurriel makes history with HR off 103.9 mph pitch

Arizona outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. crushed a 103.9 mph fastball from San Diego's Mason Miller into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the eighth inning Tuesday night, the hardest-hit pitch for a homer since MLB started pitch tracking in 2008. ... Continue Reading

Arrighetti returns to Astros' rotation after IL stint

Astros right-hander Spencer Arrighetti, out of the rotation since early April due to a broken thumb, has been activated off the IL and will start vs. the Marlins. ... Continue Reading

Rockies put Estrada on IL with hamstring strain

The Colorado Rockies placed infielder Thairo Estrada on the 10-day injured list because of a right hamstring strain. ... Continue Reading

Cubs admit risk as Soroka shut down 7-10 days

The Cubs acknowledged the risk they took trading for the now-injured Michael Soroka following a recent dip in velocity, saying it was a "good bet to make." ... Continue Reading

Brewers cap best 60-game stretch in team history

The Brewers won their fifth-straight game on Tuesday, capping a 44-16 stretch which marks the best 60-game stretch in team history. ... Continue Reading

A's Langeliers 4th catcher with two 3-HR games

The Athletics' Shea Langeliers became the fourth catcher in major league history to have two three-homer games after belting three in a 16-7 rout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night. ... Continue Reading