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In his first two big league starts, Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Jameson Taillon has faced off against Noah Syndergaard and Jacob deGrom, arguably the two biggest studs in the defending National League champion New York Mets' stable.

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San Francisco Giants starting pitcher Matt Cain can't seem to shake the injury bug, as he is once again on the shelf after suffering a hamstring injury.

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Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker left Tuesday’s start against the Tampa Bay Rays with a foot injury. It is unclear when he'll return to the mound. 

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The Los Angeles Dodgers announced on Tuesday that they signed outfielder Will Venable to a one-year contract. 

Pittsburgh Pirates starting pitcher Gerrit Cole was placed on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday due to a triceps injury. It is uncertain when he will return to action.  

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Washington Nationals closer Jonathan Papelbon is suffering with an intercostal strain and has been placed on the 15-day disabled list. It is uncertain when he will be able to return. 

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You can already imagine it on a shelf at your local book store: Better Late Than Never: The Jurickson Profar Story.

According to the best measure we have, the top power hitter in Major League Baseball in 2016 is David Ortiz. That's not too surprising. Although he's 40 years old, he's still David Ortiz.

But the best power hitter in baseball after him? Adam Duvall. Didn't see that one coming, did you?

The Los Angeles Dodgers have cut ties with former All-Star outfielder Carl Crawford approximately one week after they designated him for assignment.   

Andy McCullough of the Los Angeles Times reported the Dodgers released Crawford on Monday.

The identity of the person who threw an aluminum beer bottle at Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard was revealed Monday.