Kyle Schwarber Closing in on Babe Ruth’s MLB Home Run Record With the Yankees

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Kyle Schwarber Closing in on Babe Ruth’s MLB Home Run Record With the Yankees

Schwarber hit his MLB-leading 31st homer against the Reds on Tuesday. This was the 4-time All-Star's 218th homer in the five seasons he has played for Philadelphia. Schwarber needs just 17 more homers to tie Babe Ruth's record (235 with the Yankees between 1920-1924) of the most homers in the first five seasons with a team.

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Willson Contreras Open to Meeting With Cade Cavalli After Heated Exchange Last Week

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Pittsburgh placed Griffin on the 10-day IL on Tuesday with a sagittal band injury on his left ring finger. They recalled infielder Jack Brannigan from Triple-A Indianapolis in a corresponding move. The injury could keep him out for atleast 8-10 weeks. Griffin is hitting .276 with five homers and 25 RBIs this season.

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Mookie Betts Dropped from Dodgers Lineup Against Rockies

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