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R.J. Anderson

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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

Red Sox relegate veteran starter Walker Buehler to bullpen ahead of stretch run

Buehler heads to the bullpen with a 5.40 ERA on the season

Samuel Basallo extension: Orioles catcher signs historic eight-year, $67 million pact days after MLB debut

Basallo's contract is the largest ever given to a catcher with similar service time

Evan Carter injury: Rangers center fielder suffers fractured wrist ahead of pivotal series vs. Guardians

'Freak injury' could sideline Carter for the remainder of the season

What Samuel Basallo extension with Orioles means for franchise mainstay Adley Rutschman's future in Baltimore

The Orioles have locked up Basallo for the foreseeable future

Where to watch Dodgers vs. Padres in weekend series: Jackson Merrill's status, Blake Snell's scoreless streak

Four of their 10 meetings this season have been decided by a single run

Roman Anthony's first big game at Yankee Stadium: How Red Sox rookie continues to impress at the plate

Anthony's two-run bomb into the second deck secured Thursday's win

Yankees sign Paul Blackburn, adding former All-Star right-hander to staff ahead of series vs. Red Sox

Blackburn was recently released by the Mets

Where to watch Yankees vs. Red Sox series: Aaron Judge's possible outfield return, Dustin May's new approach

Boston has dominated its AL East rival so far this season

Carson Williams to make MLB debut: Rays promoting their top shortstop prospect, per report

Williams is a good defender with real power, but he's struggled to keep his strikeout rate in check

Kyle Tucker injury: Cubs reveal slumping star was diagnosed with fractured hand in June

Tucker's injury has since healed, but he remains in an offensive downturn

Andrew Painter, Bubba Chandler and other top MLB prospects who could make big-league debut in 2025

With the 2025 season winding down, let's take a look at four up-and-coming prospects still in the minors

Francisco Alvarez injury: Mets' starting catcher lands on IL, may require season-ending surgery

Alvarez left Sunday's game after injuring his thumb on a slide

Mariners' Victor Robles suspended after throwing bat toward pitcher following near-HBP in rehab game

Robles is expected to appeal his 10-game suspension, which must be served at the big-league level

Phillies reinstate José Alvarado as All-Star reliever returns from 80-game suspension

Alvarado will not be eligible to pitch in the postseason, but he can help the Phillies get there

R.J. Anderson joined CBS Sports in 2016. He previously wrote for Baseball Prospectus, where he contributed to five of the New York Times bestselling annuals. His work has also appeared in Newsweek and Baseball America, as well as on ESPN.com and Wired.com.

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