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Red Sox's Jarren Duran opens up about mental health, attempted suicide in Netflix documentary

BOSTON (AP) — EDITOR’S NOTE — This story includes discussion of suicide. If you or someone you know needs help, the national suicide and crisis lifeline in the U.S. is available by calling or texting 988. There is also an online chat at 988lifeline.

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Ibañez and Mize help the Tigers beat the Yankees 6-2 for their 4th straight win

DETROIT (AP) — Andy Ibañez homered, Casey Mize pitched six effective innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 6-2 on Monday for their fourth consecutive victory.

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Guerrero contract, like NHL TV deal and Rogers Centre renos, an investment for Rogers

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has reportedly signed the third-largest contract in Major League Baseball history, likely making him a member of the Toronto Blue Jays for the rest of his career.

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MLB batting average drops again to .239, near record low in 1968's Year of the Pitcher

NEW YORK (AP) — Offense is down again at the start of the big league season, with hits even harder to come by. The big league batting average was .239 through the first full week of play, down from .240 through the first full week of 2024.

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Ohtani, Betts and World Series champion Dodgers visit Trump at the White House

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump welcomed Shohei Ohtani, Mookie Betts and the reigning champion Los Angeles Dodgers to the White House on Monday to congratulate them for winning the World Series last season.

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Bob Costas will host a Brewers' pregame ceremony on Aug. 24 honoring the life of Bob Uecker

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers will hold a public ceremony honoring the life of longtime broadcaster Bob Uecker before their Aug. 24 game with the San Francisco Giants.

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Slugger Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays agree on US$500M, 14-year extension, source tells CP

Toronto slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr. has consistently said he wanted to be a Blue Jay for his entire career. The two sides have agreed on a long-term megadeal that could very well make that happen.

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Great starting pitching stretches not enough for the White Sox and Reds early this season

The Cincinnati Reds and Chicago White Sox both got brilliant stretches from their starting rotations — and largely wasted them.

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Twins play the Royals after Wallner's 4-hit game

Minnesota Twins (3-6) vs. Kansas City Royals (4-5) Kansas City, Missouri; Monday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Simeon Woods Richardson (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.50 WHIP, five strikeouts); Royals: Michael Lorenzen (0-1, 5.06 ERA, 1.

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Pirates host the Cardinals to start 3-game series

St. Louis Cardinals (4-5) vs. Pittsburgh Pirates (3-7) Pittsburgh; Monday, 6:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cardinals: Matthew Liberatore (0-0, 4.50 ERA, 1.00 WHIP, four strikeouts); Pirates: Carmen Mlodzinski (0-1, 9.82 ERA, 2.

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