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4 unvaccinated Twins to miss series in Toronto
TORONTO — The struggling Minnesota Twins have arrived in Toronto without regular right fielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio…
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Phillies fire manager Girardi after 2-plus seasons
The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Joe Girardi, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski announced Friday. The move was made…
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They said it!: It’s hard out there for Mike Trout, Charles Barkley on Zion Williamson and more quotes of the week
A fan has a plan for what happens if his tattoo doesn’t predict the future, Charles Barkley has an opinion…
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Taillon toys with perfecto in Yanks’ comeback win
Jameson Taillon took a perfect game into the eighth inning, then fell behind before the host New York Yankees rallied…
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Kaat uses offensive description for Yanks’ Cortes
DETROIT — Minnesota Twins broadcaster Jim Kaat referred to New York Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes as “Nestor the Molestor” during…
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Lindor out after slamming his finger in hotel door
LOS ANGELES — Francisco Lindor slammed his finger closing a door and will miss the New York Mets‘ series opener…
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Tim Kurkjian: This Lou Gehrig Day, my brother — and best friend — is living with ALS
My older brother, Matt, is my best friend, and the strongest person I have ever met. We were born in…
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MLB Power Rankings: Who’s No. 1 in the first June edition?
We’re past the two-month mark of the 2022 MLB season, meaning we’ve seen enough action to more accurately draw conclusions…
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Phils’ Segura out 10-12 weeks; Harper scratched
PHILADELPHIA — Philadelphia star Bryce Harper was a late scratch from the lineup prior to Wednesday night’s game against the…
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Sideline stars: Mindy Kaling, B.J. Novak spotted at Fenway Park
There’s no denying that several stars have been attracted to the sidelines of notable arenas, whether it’s to participate in…
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Donaldson hurt Yankees didn’t support him
NEW YORK — Josh Donaldson said he was hurt when New York Yankees teammates didn’t back him after he made…
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Trout unsure if he’ll be fantasy commish again
NEW YORK — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout is trying to steer clear of the fantasy football league dispute…
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Marlins’ Wendle again to IL; Anderson also out
DENVER — – Miami Marlins infielder Joey Wendle was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday, marking the third time…
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Much ado about fantasy football: Weighing in on Pham/Pederson feud
Fantasy football made headlines on the baseball field during the Memorial Day weekend when Tommy Pham of the Cincinnati Reds…
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2022 MLB Mock Draft 1.0: Which son of a former MLB star goes No. 1 overall?
The two biggest stories of this MLB draft class are: (1) Whoa! That’s the son of [notable big leaguer]; and…
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Fantasy baseball strikeout stars: Six pitchers to pick up before it’s too late
Modern major league rotations might be in constant flux, but it certainly feels like a larger-than-normal number of rotations have…
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Nationals’ Rizzo: ‘We are not trading Juan Soto’
Mike Rizzo says the Washington Nationals will not trade Juan Soto, insisting instead that the club intends to build around…
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Kapler resumes protest; Zaidi expresses support
After standing for the national anthem Monday in honor of the Memorial Day holiday, San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler…
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Injury-plagued Rays add Franco (quad) to IL
ARLINGTON, Texas — Tampa Bay placed shortstop Wander Franco on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right quadriceps strain,…
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Pham over dust-up, pokes fun at commish Trout
Tommy Pham wasn’t quite ready to return to the Cincinnati Reds lineup Tuesday night, even though his much-publicized three-game suspension…
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Sideline stars: Tom Brady in attendance for Sun-Aces
There’s no denying that several stars have been attracted to the sidelines of notable arenas, whether it’s to participate in…
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Oh baby! Fan’s catch at Mets game a web gem
NEW YORK — Alan Alcantara played a lot of baseball growing up in the Dominican Republic, sometimes without a glove.…
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‘I’m new to this’: Derek Jeter joins social media, talks family and Yankees ‘Core Four’ in Instagram AMA
Derek Jeter finally joined the social media world Tuesday, creating Twitter and Instagram profiles. As of Tuesday evening, the former…
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Nats righty Ross to have Tommy John surgery
NEW YORK — Nationals right-hander Joe Ross will have season-ending Tommy John surgery, clouding his future with Washington in his…
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Clemens makes it to Detroit for son’s MLB debut
DETROIT — Roger Clemens has had some big baseball moments in the city of Detroit. Not many of them had…
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Twins’ Correa to COVID IL after testing positive
DETROIT — Carlos Correa was placed on the COVID-19 injured list by the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday, a day after…
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White Sox put Cease, Graveman on restricted list
TORONTO — The Chicago White Sox put right-handers Dylan Cease and Kendall Graveman on the restricted list Monday ahead of…
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Rangers’ Miller on IL, prospect Smith up for debut
ARLINGTON, Texas — Versatile infielder/outfielder Brad Miller was put on the 10-day injured list Monday by the Texas Rangers, who…
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Royals’ Greinke put on IL with right flexor strain
CLEVELAND — Kansas City Royals veteran Zack Greinke was placed on the 15-day injured list Monday with a strained right…
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Kapler to pause protest for Memorial Day game
San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler says he will stand when the national anthem is played before his team’s game…
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Another hit to Brewers’ rotation: Woodruff to IL
CHICAGO — The Milwaukee Brewers placed right-handed starter Brandon Woodruff on the 15-day injured list with a right high ankle…
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Twins’ Lewis to IL after crashing into outfield wall
The Minnesota Twins placed Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list Monday with a bone bruise to his right knee…
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Memorial Day MLB standings check: Which teams are the biggest surprises and letdowns so far?
It’s Memorial Day, MLB fans! And you know what that means: You can now officially look at the MLB standings.…
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Girardi not worried about job amid Phils’ swoon
Phillies manager Joe Girardi says he is not worried about his job security amid a losing stretch that has dropped…
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Sideline stars: Aaron Donald, Brooks Koepka in attendance for Celtics-Heat Game 7
There aren’t many settings where you can be in the presence of Grammy Award-winning artists, celebrity chefs or Super Bowl-winning…
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Twins’ Gray, Royals’ Greinke both leave injured
MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins‘ Sonny Gray and the Royals‘ Zack Greinke left Sunday’s game with injuries, leaving their teams to…
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Lewis back with Twins, exits after hitting CF wall
Royce Lewis is back in the majors with the Minnesota Twins and will be tasked with helping out at multiple…
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Cubs put lefty Miley on IL with shoulder strain
CHICAGO — The Cubs placed left-hander Wade Miley on the 15-day injured list on Sunday with a left shoulder strain.…
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Kapler may suspend protest for Memorial Day
CINCINNATI — San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler, who has been avoiding the field during the national anthem as a…
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Angels 3B Rendon put on IL after wrist ‘flared up’
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels third baseman Anthony Rendon was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday due to…
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Angels’ Suzuki alert after suffering neck contusion
Los Angeles Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki left Saturday’s night’s game against the Toronto Blue Jays with a neck contusion after…
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Managers back Kapler’s protest, La Russa differs
CHICAGO — White Sox manager Tony La Russa says he both likes and respects San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler,…
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Sideline stars: King James, Big Papi in attendance for live sports
There aren’t many settings where you can be in the presence of Grammy Award-winning artists, celebrity chefs or Super Bowl-winning…
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Shoulder feels ‘completely normal,’ says deGrom
NEW YORK — Mets ace Jacob deGrom says his injured right shoulder blade feels “completely normal,” and he’s waiting for…
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Braves call up top prospect, outfielder M. Harris
ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves, looking to upgrade their outfield defense, called up top prospect Michael Harris from Double-A Mississippi…
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MLB hits Pham with 3-game ban for fantasy slap
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Tommy Pham on Saturday said he agreed to a three-game suspension for slapping San Francisco Giants outfielder…
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Sideline stars: Big Papi, DJ Khaled in attendance for hoops action
There aren’t many settings where you can be in the presence of Grammy Award-winning artists, celebrity chefs or Super Bowl-winning…
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Angels’ Ohtani (back) out of lineup vs. Blue Jays
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was out of the lineup Friday night against the Toronto Blue…
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Former All-Star Martínez gets 80-game drug ban
NEW YORK — Former All-Star pitcher Carlos Martínez was suspended for 80 games Friday under baseball’s minor league drug program…
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Kapler to not take field during anthem in protest
As details of the elementary school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, continue to unfold, San Francisco Giants manager Gabe Kapler on…
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