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Dayn Perry

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Blue Jays' Shane Bieber makes franchise history in first MLB start in over a year

Bieber, acquired at the deadline, underwent Tommy John surgery in April of 2024

Astros sign Craig Kimbrel to major-league contract, will join club on Friday

Kimbrel has pitched in the Braves' and Rangers' systems this season

Félix Bautista injury: Orioles closer expected to miss 12 months after surgery on throwing shoulder

The 30-year-old Bautista came back this season from Tommy John surgery performed in October of 2023

Bubba Chandler to make MLB debut: Pirates calling up right-handed pitching prospect this week, per report

The 23-year-old Chandler is ranked as the No. 4 overall prospect in baseball

Where to watch Mets vs. Mariners in MLB Little League Classic: TV channel, live stream for Williamsport game

Sunday's game will be played in front of Little League World Series players at Journey Bank Ballpark at Historic Bowman Field

Shane Bieber set for Blue Jays debut: Could surprising move for former AL Cy Young winner pay off for Toronto?

The 30-year-old right-hander has flashed some velocity across seven minor-league rehab starts

Cubs call up top prospect Owen Caissie for MLB debut vs. Blue Jays Thursday

Caissie was part of the return in the 2020 Yu Darvish trade

Why Hunter Greene's return is coming at just the right time for a Reds team climbing into a playoff race

The Reds currently sit just a game out of the third National League wild card spot

Shohei Ohtani accomplishes ultra-rare feat in return to Angel Stadium mound, but night ends poorly for Dodgers

Ohtani pitched in Anaheim for the first time since 2023 on Wednesday

Alex Bregman homers, gets standing ovation in Houston return, but Astros hold off Red Sox rally for big win

Three players essential to the Astros' past, present, and future convened on Monday night

Mariano Rivera suffers torn Achilles tendon during Yankees Old-Timers' Day game

The Hall of Fame closer will have to undergo surgery at 55 to repair the ligament

WATCH: Jen Pawol makes MLB history as first female umpire to work a regular-season game

Pawol worked Saturday's doubleheader between the Braves and Marlins at Truist Park and is expected to be behind the plate for Sunday's game

Where to watch Jen Pawol make history as first female MLB umpire to work a regular-season game

Pawol, who began umpiring in rookie ball in 2016, will work Saturday's doubleheader between the Braves and Marlins at Truist Park

Dodgers catcher Will Smith remains one of MLB's most underrated stars, even in the best season of his career

Overshadowed in the Dodgers lineup by superstars like Shohei Ohtani, Smith just keeps excelling

Roman Anthony extension: Red Sox lock up star rookie on eight-year, $130 million contract through 2033

With escalators, the deal could pay out up to $230 million

Dayn Perry has been a baseball writer for CBS Sports since early 2012. Prior to that, he wrote for FOXSports.com and ESPN.com. He's the author of three books, the most recent being Reggie Jackson: The Life and Thunderous Career of Baseball's Mr. October. A native of Mississippi, he now lives in Chicago with wife, son, and dog.

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