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    Dodgers star Trevor Bauer, on leave amid assault probe, was subject of previous protection order

    The Ohio woman’s allegations pose a new test for Major League Baseball, which is investigating Trevor Bauer over a California woman’s assault claims and is grappling with other allegations of mistreatment of women by players and coaches. Bauer has denied both women's claims.

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    Ignore the buzz: Bryce Harper isn’t the National League’s most valuable player

    Welcome back to the MVP conversation, Bryce Harper. (But don't expect to win.)

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    MLB re-created ‘Field of Dreams’ for a night. But it can’t escape the sport’s tough realities.

    The New York Yankees and Chicago White Sox met in the first major league game ever played in Iowa on Thursday, a night that was supposed to be about the relentless magic of a timeless game.

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    The Nationals’ deadline fire sale unfolded in a matter of days. But it was years in the making.

    In trading Max Scherzer, the Nationals conceded that 2021 wasn’t their year. By trading Trea Turner, though, they admitted that 2022 might not be pretty, either.

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    In his third start for the Nationals, Josiah Gray takes another positive step forward in a loss

    The 23-year-old starter acquired in the trade deadline deal with the Dodgers worked into seventh inning in the longest outing of his brief big league career in a 4-2 loss to the Braves.

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    A mid-August start in a lost Nats season is something to savor for journeyman Sean Nolin

    The Nationals get swept in a doubleheader by the Mets in a season that went south weeks ago, but a 31-year-old left-hander finds a silver lining.

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    Chris Davis retires after 13 MLB seasons, two home run titles and one massive contract

    The former fan favorite, who went from masher to millstone for the Orioles, retired at 35 due to an injury.

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    What Major League Baseball hopes to find in the cornfields of Iowa

    Iowa has become a particularly sentimental spot in a particularly sentimental sport. On Thursday night, the state hosts its first MLB game as the New York Yankees face the Chicago White Sox in the Field of Dreams Game.

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    If he views it, will he cry? A newbie watches ‘Field of Dreams.’

    With Major League Baseball about to stage a “Field of Dreams”-themed game, a sportswriter figured it was finally time to see if the film spoke to him.

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    MLB, in talks with Barstool, risks blowback in search for new fans

    Partnering with Barstool, which has a history of disparaging treatment and harassment of women, would come with a cost for MLB, which itself is confronting allegations of misogyny.

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    Rockies say fan shouted Colorado mascot’s name, not racial slur at Marlins player

    The incident happened Sunday at Coors Field, during a game between the Rockies and Miami Marlins, and drew significant attention.

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    Max Scherzer is an instant hit in Los Angeles, delivering a dominant debut in Dodger blue

    The former Nationals ace delivered a sublime seven-inning, 10-strikeout performance in his debut with the Dodgers in a win over the Astros that wowed his teammates and an electrified fan base.

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    A sanguine Max Scherzer trades Nationals red for Dodgers blue, focuses on ‘opportunity’

    Max Scherzer, the former Nationals ace, wanted to be traded to a National League city and a pennant race. The Dodgers fit the bill.

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    Kumar Rocker and the Mets can’t make a deal ahead of MLB’s signing deadline

    Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker, the No. 10 pick, would be eligible to enter the draft again next season.

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    The first-place Giants might be a surprise, but they’re not a fluke

    The Dodgers and Padres get all the headlines, but they're both still chasing the Giants.

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    At a busy MLB trade deadline, contenders either ponied up or got left behind

    The MLB trade deadline produced a frantic flurry of deals with contenders buying for a playoff push and sellers thinking long term.

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    Trea Turner? Trevor Story? Nats? Giants? Players, teams to watch at the MLB trade deadline.

    As Friday's 4 p.m. Eastern deadline looms, here's a primer on five players and five teams that bear watching.

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    Trevor Bauer’s hearing pushed to August; attorneys say they have advised him not to testify

    A Southern California woman has accused the Dodgers pitcher of assaulting her. Bauer, whose lawyers have denied the allegations, is on paid leave as MLB and police investigate.

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    Cleveland’s MLB team announces its new name, will rebrand as the Guardians

    The decision to change the team's name came after years of pressure and protest from Native American groups and others.

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    Vladimir Guerrero Jr., long expected to be a star, is even better than we thought

    Few players begin their professional baseball careers surrounded by questions that start with the word “when” instead of “if” — when will he be an all-star? When will he be as good as his father? When will he be better?

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    Fan banned for life by MLB after hitting Red Sox player with baseball at Yankee Stadium

    Boston outfielder Alex Verdugo was struck in the back in the incident during Saturday night's game between the longtime rivals.

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    Nationals-Padres game suspended after shooting outside Nationals Park

    The shooting happened on South Capitol Street, near an entrance to the stadium, police said.

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    MLB overhauled the minors this season. Some advocates say it hasn’t been enough.

    Even with sweeping changes, which are massive by professional baseball standards, most minor leaguers continue to live at or below the poverty line, according to Harry Marino, executive director of Advocates for Minor Leaguers.

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    Beltre going into Rangers Hall of Fame with PA man Morgan

    Adrian Beltre is going into the Texas Rangers Baseball Hall of Fame

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    Indians beat Tigers 7-4; Cabrera stuck at 499 career HRs

    Indians beat Tigers 7-4; Cabrera stuck at 499 career HRs

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    Braves hit 4 solo HRs, beat Nats early Saturday morning

    Austin Riley homered in the seventh inning of a weather-delayed game, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Washington Nationals 4-2 to move into a first-place tie in the NL East with Philadelphia

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    Mariners draw bases-loaded walk in 9th, beat Blue Jays 3-2

    Jarred Kelenic drew a bases-loaded walk in the ninth inning, and the Seattle Mariners beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2 for their third straight win

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    Varsho leads off 9th with HR, Diamondbacks top Padres 3-2

    Daulton Varsho hit a game-ending homer in the ninth inning, sending the Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

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