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‘Lab-Grown’ Pitches Are Making Hitting More Difficult Than Ever

More pitchers are adding weapons to their arsenal, leaving hitters confused in an era already defined by high velocity and tunneling.

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Padres’ Yu Darvish Decides to Forfeit $16 Million Salary for 2026 Season

Yu Darvish will give up his entire salary for the 2026 season after the San Diego Padres placed him on the restricted list.

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Picking the Most Logical Destinations for Five Major MLB Trade Candidates

Tarik Skubal is just one of several big names who could move before Opening Day.

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Yu Darvish Appears to Announce Retirement Before Reneging

Darvish forged a solid, lengthy career after coming over from Japan.

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Padres' Yu Darvish to Miss 2026 Season After Operation

The San Diego pitcher made just 15 starts in 2025.

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Ranking the Projected Rotations of All 12 MLB Playoff Teams

Who has the horses to win the World Series?

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The Weaknesses That Could Sink Every National League Contender in the MLB Playoffs

One area of struggle could ruin a team's postseason run. Here is a look at the major flaws for each NL contender.

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First Look at Robot Umps Overturning Strike Call in 2025 MLB Spring Training

Here's a first look at MLB's Automated Ball-Strike challenge system, a compromise between full robot umpires and human umpires, in action during spring training.

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Dodgers Pitcher Roki Sasaki to Keep No. 11 Thanks to Classy Gesture From Teammate

Miguel Rojas did his new teammate a solid.

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Shohei Ohtani Is Reveling in Excellence on Baseball’s Biggest Stage

The Dodgers megastar is putting on quite a show this month. What will he do if L.A. reaches the World Series?

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Why is Mets star Pete Alonso nicknamed Polar Bear? Here’s the answer.

The origin story of Polar Pete is actually hilarious.

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Padres Fall Short In NLDS Despite Inspired Performance

Yu Darvish pays tribute to Peter Seidler in Game 5 as Padres fall short against Dodgers in NLDS. Padres reflect on season and plan for future success.

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Yamamoto outduels Darvish in historic matchup as Dodgers beat Padres 2-0 to reach NLCS

Yoshinobu Yamamoto outdueled Yu Darvish in a historic playoff matchup of Japanese-born starters, and the Los Angeles Dodgers got home runs from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández to beat the San Diego Padres 2-0 and advance to the National League Championship Series

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Kiké Hernández thwarts censors after lifting Dodgers to NLCS date with Mets

The Dodgers got home runs from Kiké Hernández and Teoscar Hernández to beat the Padres 2-0 on Friday night and advance to the NLCS

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Kiké Hernández and Gavin Lux Debut Unique HR Celebration in Game 5 vs. Padres

Kike Hernandez and Gavin Lux bumped belts after a home run.

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Shohei Ohtani’s childhood hero Yu Darvish stands in the way of Dodgers’ postseason dreams

Shohei Ohtani and Yu Darvish have a special connection.

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Padres’ Yu Darvish and Dodgers’ Yoshinobu Yamamoto make MLB postseason history for Japanese pitchers

This is so cool for both players.

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SI:AM | Ace Pitchers Take Center Stage in Decisive Game 5’s

Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Yu Darvish and Tarik Skubal are ready for the spotlight.

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Shohei Ohtani, Yu Darvish Hold Keys to Dodgers-Padres NLDS Game 5

Six things to watch in Friday’s winner-take-all series finale.

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Dodgers And Padres Set For Epic Game 5 Showdown

Excitement builds as Ohtani looks forward to a potential Yamamoto vs. Darvish matchup in Game 5 of the NLDS.

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Padres Defeat Dodgers In NLDS Game 2

Padres defeat Dodgers 10-2 in NL Division Series Game 2. Darvish shines, Tatis hits 2 homers. Fans cause delay at Dodger Stadium.

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Dodgers Defeat Padres In NL Division Series Opener

Shohei Ohtani's three-run homer leads Dodgers to victory over Padres in NL Division Series opener, setting the stage for an intriguing postseason series.

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NLDS Preview: Three Keys to Watch in the Padres-Dodgers Series

Can Los Angeles avenge its 2022 NLDS loss?

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Yu Darvish And Ken Watanabe Share A Special Moment Together

Japanese baseball star Yu Darvish and actor Ken Watanabe's heartwarming moment symbolizes unity and pride within the Japanese community, resonating with fa...

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Yu Darvish Shines In Immaculate White Uniform On Field

Discover how Yu Darvish, the talented pitcher for the San Diego Padres, showcased his exceptional skills and strategic gameplay in a recent game, leaving f...

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