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Why four of MLB's top closers are struggling -- and if they can bounce back

Emmanuel Clase is just one of baseball's elite 2024 relievers who has had issues this season. But all hope might not be lost ... yet.

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Pope Leo XIV brings hope to Chicago sports fans, and Knicks for their Villanova ties

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Lee's double in 8th leads Twins to win over Orioles for series sweep

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Santana kick-starts Guardians' eight-run sixth inning in win over Nationals

Nationals' Soroka cruises through five innings, falls apart in return from injured list

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Nationals' Soroka cruises through five innings, falls apart in return from injured list

Santana's three-run homer helps Guardians beat Nationals, split a doubleheader

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Santana's three-run homer helps Guardians beat Nationals, split a doubleheader

Fan who fell 21 feet at Pittsburgh Pirates game able to take steps

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Fan who fell 21 feet at Pittsburgh Pirates game able to take steps

Man who fell to warning track at Pirates game takes first steps since accident

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Man who fell to warning track at Pirates game takes first steps since accident

Nationals-Guardians series opener postponed due to rain with twinbill set for Tuesday

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Nationals-Guardians series opener postponed due to rain with twinbill set for Tuesday

Can Aaron Judge hit .400? Barry Bonds in his prime couldn't, that how daunting the math is

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Can Aaron Judge hit .400? Barry Bonds in his prime couldn't, that how daunting the math is

Garcia homers as the Nationals beat the Reds

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Garcia homers as the Nationals beat the Reds

Garcia goes deep twice as Royals hit a club-record 7 HRs in win over Orioles

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Garcia goes deep twice as Royals hit a club-record 7 HRs in win over Orioles

The 20-year-old man who fell to the warning track at a Pirates game is awake

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The 20-year-old man who fell to the warning track at a Pirates game is awake

Rosario powers Nationals to win over the Reds

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Rosario powers Nationals to win over the Reds

Brewers send right-hander Craig Yoho to minors while calling up Elvin Rodriguez

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Brewers send right-hander Craig Yoho to minors while calling up Elvin Rodriguez

Orioles put 3B Ramon Urias on the IL, bring up top prospect Coby Mayo from the minors

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Orioles put 3B Ramon Urias on the IL, bring up top prospect Coby Mayo from the minors

Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe hurts shoulder, X-rays negative but could have more tests

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Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe hurts shoulder, X-rays negative but could have more tests

Dodgers recall South Korean All-Star Hyeseong Kim and place Tommy Edman on injured list

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Dodgers recall South Korean All-Star Hyeseong Kim and place Tommy Edman on injured list

Yankees' Clarke Schmidt is scratched from start against Rays and replaced by Ryan Yarbrough

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Yankees' Clarke Schmidt is scratched from start against Rays and replaced by Ryan Yarbrough

Man who fell 21 feet at Pittsburgh Pirates game identified, remains in critical condition

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Man who fell 21 feet at Pittsburgh Pirates game identified, remains in critical condition

Lord earns first major league win as Nationals beat Phillies to prevent sweep

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Lord earns first major league win as Nationals beat Phillies to prevent sweep

Juan Soto ends Citi Field homer drought by hitting two in Mets' loss to Diamondbacks

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Juan Soto ends Citi Field homer drought by hitting two in Mets' loss to Diamondbacks

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Pirates fan in critical condition one day after accidental fall at PNC Park

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The man who fell over a railing at PNC Park is in critical condition. Police say it was an accident

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Nationals batting practice pitcher coherent, resting after collapsing on field

Fan falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game

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Fan falls from 21-foot Clemente Wall at PNC Park in Pittsburgh during Cubs-Pirates game

Orioles take two of three from Yankees, winning series finale despite Judge's homer

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Orioles take two of three from Yankees, winning series finale despite Judge's homer

Yankees hit three straight homers to start game against Orioles

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Yankees hit three straight homers to start game against Orioles

Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals

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Stott scores on wild pitch to cap zany ninth inning as Phillies beat Nationals

Nimmo ties Mets record with nine RBIs in rout of Nationals

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Nimmo ties Mets record with nine RBIs in rout of Nationals

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MLB commissioner discussed Rose's status with Trump, will rule on reinstatement

Nationals' DeJong to undergo surgery for broken nose

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Nationals' DeJong to undergo surgery for broken nose

Nationals complete wild comeback against Mets with walk-off throwing error

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Nationals complete wild comeback against Mets with walk-off throwing error

Giants pay tribute to longtime shortstop on Brandon Crawford Celebration Day

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Giants pay tribute to longtime shortstop on Brandon Crawford Celebration Day

Steven Kwan's 6th-inning single lifts Guardians over Red Sox 5-4 in doubleheader opener

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Steven Kwan's 6th-inning single lifts Guardians over Red Sox 5-4 in doubleheader opener

Blue Jays-Yankees game called off due to rain, teams will play doubleheader on Sunday

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Blue Jays-Yankees game called off due to rain, teams will play doubleheader on Sunday

Wood's single scores Abrams from first in ninth inning as Nationals beat Mets

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Wood's single scores Abrams from first in ninth inning as Nationals beat Mets

Povich solid in start while Mullins, O'Hearn provide offense as Orioles top Nationals

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Povich solid in start while Mullins, O'Hearn provide offense as Orioles top Nationals

Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

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Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

Nationals activate All-Star shortstop C.J. Abrams from 10-day injured list by Nationals

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Nationals activate All-Star shortstop C.J. Abrams from 10-day injured list by Nationals

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Bob Costas wins Baseball Digest lifetime achievement award

Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

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Former Phillies slugger Ryan Howard makes pitch for Negro Leagues Baseball Museum expansion

Mets sweep Phillies, extend win streak to seven in game with play at plate, balk that wasn't

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Mets sweep Phillies, extend win streak to seven in game with play at plate, balk that wasn't

Garcia hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly while Wood, Bell homer as Nationals edge Orioles

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Garcia hits tiebreaking sacrifice fly while Wood, Bell homer as Nationals edge Orioles

Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

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Tigers, Pistons take baton in Detroit's pro sports renaissance

Pirates' McCutchen says Nationals' Lopez didn't mean to throw at his head

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Pirates' McCutchen says Nationals' Lopez didn't mean to throw at his head

Parker works nine innings of one-hit ball as Nationals rout Orioles

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Parker works nine innings of one-hit ball as Nationals rout Orioles

MASN finally unveils streaming option for Nationals, Orioles games

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MASN finally unveils streaming option for Nationals, Orioles games

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Nationals' league-worst bullpen welcomes similarly struggling Orioles

Senzatela gets first win since 2022 as Rockies split double-header with Nationals

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Senzatela gets first win since 2022 as Rockies split double-header with Nationals

Orioles' 24-2 defeat to Reds puts focus on Morton, ailing rotation

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Orioles' 24-2 defeat to Reds puts focus on Morton, ailing rotation

Brewers shatter 33-year-old team record by stealing nine bases, six in first inning

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Brewers shatter 33-year-old team record by stealing nine bases, six in first inning

Marte drives in 7 as Reds embarrass Orioles 24-2

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Marte drives in 7 as Reds embarrass Orioles 24-2

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Crews hits two of four homers by Nationals, who beat Rockies after nearly wasting 10-run lead

A.J. Puk put on IL with elbow inflammation as Diamondbacks shuffle bullpen

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A.J. Puk put on IL with elbow inflammation as Diamondbacks shuffle bullpen

Phillies hold on after Miami's 6-run 9th to beat Marlins

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Phillies hold on after Miami's 6-run 9th to beat Marlins

Lindor hits 1st walk-off homer for Mets, 250th home run of career, in 5-4 win over Cardinals

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Lindor hits 1st walk-off homer for Mets, 250th home run of career, in 5-4 win over Cardinals

Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday split doubleheader

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Nationals-Rockies game postponed by weather, to be made up in Sunday split doubleheader

O'Hearn's go-ahead, three-run homer lifts Orioles over Guardians for first series win this year

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O'Hearn's go-ahead, three-run homer lifts Orioles over Guardians for first series win this year

Nationals' Lopez suspended 3 games for throwing at head of Pirates' McCutchen

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Nationals' Lopez suspended 3 games for throwing at head of Pirates' McCutchen

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Cruz slugs his first career grand slam as Pirates beat Nationals