Ron Washington's triumphant return to the Angels' dugout after a medical leave has ignited a spark of hope as they face his former team, the Rangers. Missing his leadership, the team welcomes his experience as they push for a strong finish to the season. Will his presence be the key to unlocking the Angels' potential and securing crucial wins?

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MLB Expansion Could Blow Up Baseball! Commissioner hints at seismic shift to geographic conferences, ditching AL/NL tradition for easier travel and better TV ratings. Will your team's rivalries survive? Is this the end of baseball as we know it?

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Mets Roster Shakeup: Garrett to IL, Castillo Called Up! Find out how elbow inflammation sidelined Reed Garrett, opening the door for José Castillo to join the active roster. Plus, Frankie Montas moves to the 60-day IL. Get the details on these crucial pitching moves and what they mean for the Mets as they battle through injury challenges.

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Kyle Bradish is back! After Tommy John surgery and a 14-month absence, the Orioles pitcher returns to the mound, but with roster implications. Can Bradish recapture his stellar 2023 form and solidify Baltimore's pitching future, or will injury woes continue to plague his career? With the Orioles out of contention, these late-season innings are a crucial audition for 2026 and beyond.

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White Sox cut veteran infielder Josh Rojas! After a disappointing season plagued by injury and poor performance, Rojas is now a free agent. Which team might gamble on this once-promising player for infield depth? Could a change of scenery spark a career revival, or is this the beginning of the end for the former Diamondback?

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Bubba Chandler's shocking MLB debut: a save out of the bullpen! Find out why the Pirates are easing in their top prospect and how it impacts his future role. Plus, shortstop and catcher conundrums: Is Triolo the answer? And can Rodriguez recover to claim his spot? All this and more on the latest Pirates podcast.

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Bubba Chandler's unexpected MLB debut as a relief pitcher stunned fans, as the top prospect threw four shutout innings and earned a save. Following another young gun, Braxton Ashcraft, Chandler's performance has opened up possibilities for a starting rotation spot, according to GM Ben Cherington. This flexible approach to Chandler's development highlights his versatility and has fans eagerly anticipating his next appearance.

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MLB Expansion & Realignment?! Hear how baseball might divide teams by market size, creating Big and Small Market divisions in the East and West conferences. Could this be a fairer path to the playoffs for teams like the Pirates and Royals, or will it create fan frustration and playoff mismatches? Plus, recapping Suárez's dominant performance and Atlanta's stunning comeback, proving that even with realignment, baseball's unpredictability reigns supreme.

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Yankees halt Red Sox's historic sweep bid with a powerful 7-2 victory! Chisholm and Grisham crush multiple home runs, Rodón battles on the mound, and Stanton blasts a 117 MPH double as New York closes in on a wild card spot. Can the Yankees keep the momentum going against Washington?

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