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'There just is less time to get out of the way': Why today's velo generation has led to historic HBP
Hunting velocity, weak control and a new "just wear it" philosophy: Inside the rise of hit batters in MLB.
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10 blockbuster deals that would rock the MLB trade deadline
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Tisha Thompson shares insight into 'The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani' podcast series
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Reacting to the moves
MLB trade grades: Red Sox and Nats make first major deal of trade season
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Hall of Fame Weekend
What trio of new Hall of Famers means for Cooperstown -- and the growth of baseball
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Field of Dreams game: Aug. 13
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Closer stock watch: Edwin Diaz set to return
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Fantasy baseball: Mead, Valdez get hit by pitches and more news for Tuesday
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- Yankees lose Bellinger (hamstring) for 4-6 weeks
- Giants' Schmitt exits with knee injury, set for MRI
- Pirates rookie Valdez hit in hand by pitch, exits
- Cubs DFA veteran pitcher Taillon amid struggles
- A's Langeliers, Leiter set for surgery Tuesday
- ⚾ Trade deadline plans for four NL contenders
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We go deep on the past, present and future of a statistic that is as polarizing as it is powerful.
