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As baseball closes in on the halfway point of the season, we take a look at the hottest offenses so far -- from what makes them click to their biggest weakness.

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Former MLB All-Star Cozart' will no longer support' Trump if U.S. goes to war

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Former MLB All-Star Cozart' will no longer support' Trump if U.S. goes to war

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Nationals promote House to wake up silent bats

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Nationals promote House to wake up silent bats

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Shohei Ohtani makes his long-awaited return to mound in an abbreviated start for Dodgers

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Shohei Ohtani makes his long-awaited return to mound in an abbreviated start for Dodgers

about 19 hours ago

Goodman, Moniak homer in ninth inning to give Rockies a win over Nationals

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Goodman, Moniak homer in ninth inning to give Rockies a win over Nationals

about 19 hours ago

LOVERRO: Orioles' tinkering with Camden Yards is like rewriting Poe, repainting Picasso

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LOVERRO: Orioles' tinkering with Camden Yards is like rewriting Poe, repainting Picasso

about 24 hours ago

The Red Sox called up top prospect, swept Yankees and may have started a trend

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The Red Sox called up top prospect, swept Yankees and may have started a trend

about 24 hours ago

National promote top prospect Brady House amid eight-game losing streak

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National promote top prospect Brady House amid eight-game losing streak

Red Sox ship All-Star Devers to Giants in a blockbuster trade

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Red Sox ship All-Star Devers to Giants in a blockbuster trade

Marlins complete sweep of Nationals, extend Washington's losing streak to 8

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Marlins complete sweep of Nationals, extend Washington's losing streak to 8

'Art of losing' builds character, according to White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV

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'Art of losing' builds character, according to White Sox fan Pope Leo XIV

Acuna hits homer and Strider fans 13 as Braves' 4-1 win leaves Rockies with worst 70-game record

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Acuna hits homer and Strider fans 13 as Braves' 4-1 win leaves Rockies with worst 70-game record

Rookie Cam Smith hits walkoff single to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins

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Rookie Cam Smith hits walkoff single to give Astros a thrilling 3-2 win over Twins

Dave Martinez defends coaching staff as sputtering Nationals' losing streak reaches seven

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Dave Martinez defends coaching staff as sputtering Nationals' losing streak reaches seven

Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut

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Nationals' bat-retrieving dog Bruce laps up pregame attention, makes MLB debut

Pope Leo's video address to be played at Chicago's White Sox ballpark

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Pope Leo's video address to be played at Chicago's White Sox ballpark

Agustin Ramirez homers twice to power Marlins past Nationals 11-9

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Agustin Ramirez homers twice to power Marlins past Nationals 11-9

Jim Harbaugh gives advice after foul ball misses his brother Jim, Ripken at Orioles game

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Jim Harbaugh gives advice after foul ball misses his brother Jim, Ripken at Orioles game

Senga leaves with hamstring strain as Mets hang on for win to sweep Nationals

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Senga leaves with hamstring strain as Mets hang on for win to sweep Nationals

Baseball needs Black stars like the Nationals' fast-rising, hard-swinging Wood

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Baseball needs Black stars like the Nationals' fast-rising, hard-swinging Wood

Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins defends making discrepancies about his father playing for Yankees

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Red Sox pitcher Hunter Dobbins defends making discrepancies about his father playing for Yankees

Soto, Alonso, McNeil rally Mets past Nationals in 10 innings

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Soto, Alonso, McNeil rally Mets past Nationals in 10 innings

Red Sox call up top prospect Anthony two days after 497-foot grand slam in minors

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Red Sox call up top prospect Anthony two days after 497-foot grand slam in minors

Francona returns to Cleveland as Reds manager, jokes about getting lost in renovated ballpark

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Francona returns to Cleveland as Reds manager, jokes about getting lost in renovated ballpark

Braves' season starting to slip away after another 7-game losing streak

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Braves' season starting to slip away after another 7-game losing streak

Nationals' offense falters as Washington drops series finale to Rangers after rain delay

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Nationals' offense falters as Washington drops series finale to Rangers after rain delay

Seiya Suzuki hits two of the five Cubs home runs in a 6-1 win over the Tigers

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Seiya Suzuki hits two of the five Cubs home runs in a 6-1 win over the Tigers

Yankees' Anthony Volpe misses second game this season after being hit in the left elbow

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Yankees' Anthony Volpe misses second game this season after being hit in the left elbow

Braves' all-time saves leader Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment 1 day after getting promoted

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Braves' all-time saves leader Craig Kimbrel designated for assignment 1 day after getting promoted

Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation

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Phillies place Bryce Harper on injured list with wrist inflammation

Kyle Teel gets a new shirt as he joins the Chicago White Sox for big league debut

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Kyle Teel gets a new shirt as he joins the Chicago White Sox for big league debut

Happ homers, has four RBIs on three hits as Cubs down Nationals

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Happ homers, has four RBIs on three hits as Cubs down Nationals

Missouri Senate backs aid for tornado victims and Kansas City Chiefs and Royals

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Missouri Senate backs aid for tornado victims and Kansas City Chiefs and Royals

Gore outpitches Boyd as Nationals blank Cubs to even series

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Gore outpitches Boyd as Nationals blank Cubs to even series

Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death

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Trump's support of Rose among the voices Manfred listened to in ruling MLB ban ended with death

Busch's big day propels Cubs to win over Nationals

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Busch's big day propels Cubs to win over Nationals

Rockies snap streak of 22 straight series losses dating to 2024 with win over Marlins

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Rockies snap streak of 22 straight series losses dating to 2024 with win over Marlins

Red Sox prospect hides in laundry cart to dodge autograph-hungry fans

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Red Sox prospect hides in laundry cart to dodge autograph-hungry fans

Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

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Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

Wood, Abram lead offensive outburst carrying suddenly hot Nationals

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Wood, Abram lead offensive outburst carrying suddenly hot Nationals

Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

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Wander Franco trial: Rays star faces sexual abuse, human trafficking charges in Dominican Republic

Diamondbacks snap Nationals' four-game win streak, lose Burnes to injury

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Diamondbacks snap Nationals' four-game win streak, lose Burnes to injury

Morton's solid start propels Orioles past White Sox for three-game sweep

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Morton's solid start propels Orioles past White Sox for three-game sweep

Hassell hits his first major league homer as Nationals rout Mariners

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Hassell hits his first major league homer as Nationals rout Mariners

Nolan Arenado's tiebreaking homer in 8th inning helps Cardinals beat Orioles 7-4

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Nolan Arenado's tiebreaking homer in 8th inning helps Cardinals beat Orioles 7-4

Pitcher Nic Enright completes journey from cancer diagnosis to MLB debut with Cleveland Guardians

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Pitcher Nic Enright completes journey from cancer diagnosis to MLB debut with Cleveland Guardians

Dylan Carlson powers Orioles past Cardinals for first three-game win streak of season

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Dylan Carlson powers Orioles past Cardinals for first three-game win streak of season

Carlson's three-run homer powers Orioles past Cardinals for their third straight win

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Carlson's three-run homer powers Orioles past Cardinals for their third straight win

Athletics, Rays struggling in the minor league ballparks that are their temporary homes

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Athletics, Rays struggling in the minor league ballparks that are their temporary homes

Brewers demote Logan Henderson despite his success as team anticipates return of other pitchers

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Brewers demote Logan Henderson despite his success as team anticipates return of other pitchers

Skubal teared up as Tigers fans roared moments before his first complete game as a pro

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Skubal teared up as Tigers fans roared moments before his first complete game as a pro

O'Hearn, Carlson homer as Orioles beat Red Sox to salvage series split

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O'Hearn, Carlson homer as Orioles beat Red Sox to salvage series split

Robbie Ray moves to 7-0, Sam Huff homers as Giants beat Nationals

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Robbie Ray moves to 7-0, Sam Huff homers as Giants beat Nationals

Cruz hits 122.9 mph home run, hardest-hit ball since Statcast started tracking in 2015

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Cruz hits 122.9 mph home run, hardest-hit ball since Statcast started tracking in 2015

Wood hits two-run HR, Irvin works eight 3-hit innings as Nationals beat Giants

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Wood hits two-run HR, Irvin works eight 3-hit innings as Nationals beat Giants

White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon has been scratched because of lower back tightness

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White Sox right-hander Jonathan Cannon has been scratched because of lower back tightness

Tampa Bay Rays adjust schedule to maneuver conflicts with NFL

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Tampa Bay Rays adjust schedule to maneuver conflicts with NFL

Ohtani to face hitters Sunday for 1st time in pitching rehab with Dodgers

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Ohtani to face hitters Sunday for 1st time in pitching rehab with Dodgers

Rockies savor 3-2 win over AL East-leading Yankees in a season that's gone historically sour

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Rockies savor 3-2 win over AL East-leading Yankees in a season that's gone historically sour

Colorado Rockies break 121-year-old MLB record for most losses through 50 games

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Colorado Rockies break 121-year-old MLB record for most losses through 50 games

Rosario's pinch-hit single in 10th inning lifts Nationals to win over Braves

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Rosario's pinch-hit single in 10th inning lifts Nationals to win over Braves