Saturday, August 20, 2022

Power ties Andretti's IndyCar pole record at 67

IndyCar points leader Will Power won the pole for the Saturday night race at World Wide Technology Raceway and tied Mario Andretti for series pole record at 67.

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Stanton poised to start rehab assignment on Sat.

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will work out before Friday's game, and if all goes well, will go on a rehab assignment with the Somerset Patriots on Saturday and Sunday, manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday.

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Rockies put RHP Senzatela on IL with torn ACL

The Colorado Rockies placed right-handed pitcher Antonio Senzatela on the 15-day IL with a torn left ACL, the team announced on Friday.

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Friday, August 19, 2022

Astros pound White Sox for 25 hits in 21-6 rout

Alex Bregman homered twice to help the Houston Astros score 21 runs against the Chicago White Sox, tied for the second-most runs in team history.

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Twins' Mahle avoids IL as MRI shows no damage

Twins right-hander Tyler Mahle's avoided landing on the injured list after the MRI exam on shoulder showed no damage.

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Cards marvel at 'incredible' Pujols after grand day

The Cardinals are the first team in MLB history to have a player at least 40 years old hit a grand slam (Albert Pujols) and another at least 40 to pitch seven shutout innings (Adam Wainwright) in the same game.

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Umpires push back at home-plate collision critics

The Major League Baseball Umpires Association released a tersely worded statement Wednesday regarding the criticism they're receiving surrounding the home plate collision rule, saying simply "don't block home plate without possession of the baseball."

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Sources: Padres to sign veteran reliever Kintzler

The San Diego Padres are signing righty reliever Brandon Kintzler to a minor league deal, according to sources familiar with the situation.

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022

'Grinding' Bellinger benched by Dodgers' Roberts

Los Angeles outfielder Cody Bellinger, the 2019 NL MVP whose production has fallen off dramatically since, was benched by Dodgers manager Dave Roberts on Tuesday in Milwaukee.

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Padres pull plug on Tatis bobblehead giveaway

The San Diego Padres have replaced a planned Fernando Tatis Jr. bobblehead night with a Juan Soto T-shirt giveaway after the superstar shortstop was banned 80 games Friday following a positive test for a performance-enhancing drug.

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Red Sox get utilityman Hernandez back from IL

The Boston Red Sox are hoping infielder/outfielder Enrique Hernandez, activated from the injured list on Tuesday, will give the team a spark down the stretch.

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Braves recall pitching prospect Tarnok, INF Goins

The Braves juggled their roster before Tuesday night's game against the Mets, calling up pitching prospect Freddy Tarnok and selecting infielder Ryan Goins.

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Sources: Mets to call up touted 3B prospect Baty

The New York Mets are calling up highly regarded infield prospect Brett Baty, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Slugger Springer back from IL as Blue Jays' DH

Blue Jays outfielder George Springer was activated off the injured list and he was in the team's lineup against the Orioles as the designated hitter.

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Phillies put Knebel on 15-day IL with lat strain

Phillies reliever Corey Knebel is expected to have an MRI on Monday in Philadelphia to determine the extent of the injury.

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Monday's MLB games

Everything you need to know to place your MLB bets and set your fantasy baseball lineups for Monday, August 15.

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Rasmussen loses perfect game in 9th; Rays win

Drew Rasmussen took a perfect game into the ninth inning as the Rays prevailed over the Orioles 4-1 on Sunday.

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Saturday, August 13, 2022

Red Sox OF Hernandez expected back next week

Kike Hernandez is set to play rehab games on Friday and Saturday before the Red Sox determines if he's ready to return.

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White Sox's Kopech pulled after 6 no-hit innings

White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech was pulled after throwing six no-hit innings against the Detroit Tigers on Friday night.

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Mets lose infielders McNeil, Escobar to injuries

New York Mets infielder Jeff McNeil left Friday's game against the Philadelphia Phillies with a thumb laceration while Eduardo Escobar left with tightness in his left side.

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Everything you need to know about Tatis' 80-game suspension

MLB announced megastar Fernando Tatis Jr. will miss the rest of the season due to a positive test for a banned substance. Here's what it means for Tatis and the Padres.

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Padres' Tatis banned 80 games for PED violation

Fernando Tatis Jr. tested positive for Clostebol, a performance-enhancing substance, and will miss the remainder of the season.

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