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In exchange for Ruiz, the A's received Carlos Duran, a hard-throwing righty that lacks command. On Sunday, the Athletics designated Duran for assignment. We'll have to wait to see if another team ...

The right-hander still carries some name value in fantasy circles thanks to his former prospect status. But I would avoid ...

Clayton Kershaw pitched five-innings of one-run ball on Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals to collect his first victory of the 2025 campaign and perhaps the Los Angeles Dodgers hurler was fired up ...