Wednesday, August 31, 2022

Nationals place P Cavalli (shoulder) on injured list

The Washington Nationals are placing rookie right-hander Cade Cavalli on the injured list with right shoulder inflammation, and manager Dave Martinez said he will be shut down for two weeks and then re-evaluated.

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Dodgers' Kershaw to return vs. Mets on Thu.

Three-time NL Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw, who hasn't pitched since Aug. 4 due to back pain, will be activated off the injured list and start against the New York Mets on Thursday.

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Carrasco throws sim game, may return this week

Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco, who has been on the injured list with an oblique strain since Aug. 1, may return to the starting rotation by the end of the week, manager Buck Showalter said.

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MLB suspends two minor leaguers for violations

Two minor league players were suspended by Major League Baseball on Tuesday for drug violations.

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Clark: 'Tremendous response' to unionization push

MLBPA head Tony Clark is confident that at least 30% of minor league players will sign recently distributed union authorization cards in the coming days and weeks, paving the way for thousands more players to potentially join the organization.

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Wild add depth up front, sign C Steel for one year

The Minnesota Wild, looking for center depth with training camp and the preseason on the horizon, signed former Anaheim Ducks veteran forward Sam Steel, 24, to a one-year, $825,000 contract on Tuesday.

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Tuesday, August 30, 2022

Pujols homers off record 450th different pitcher

Reds reliever Ross Detwiler became the 450th different pitcher Albert Pujols has homered off, a major league record.

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Twins' Maeda unlikely to return, but help on way

The Minnesota Twins could get back several reinforcements from the injured list in the next few weeks, but former ace Kenta Maeda is unlikely to be one of them.

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Red Sox president indicates Bloom, Cora to return

Red Sox president and CEO Sam Kennedy told The Athletic on Monday that the team has no plans to part with chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom or manager Alex Cora despite what has been a forgettable season for Boston.

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D-backs call up star outfield prospect Carroll

Outfielder Corbin Carroll, who was the No. 1 prospect in ESPN analyst Kiley McDaniel's 2022 midseason rankings, was called up by the Diamondbacks.

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Monday, August 29, 2022

Minor leaguers to vote on MLBPA as union rep

Minor leaguers have been sent out a voting card from the Major League Baseball Players Association to authorize the player's union as their collective bargaining representative.

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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 29.

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Corbin ends Nats' 43-game starter win drought

Patrick Corbin ended Washington's record 43-game drought without a starting pitcher earning a victory as the Nationals beat the Cincinnati Reds 3-2 Sunday.

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Sunday, August 28, 2022

Rosenthal's Brewers debut unclear after lat injury

Milwaukee Brewers reliever Trevor Rosenthal's status for the rest of the season is in doubt due to a lat injury.

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Mets retire Mays' No. 24 in Old Timers' Day salute

In a surprise salute at Citi Field, the Mets have retired Willie Mays' No. 24 as part of festivities for the organization's first Old-Timers' Day since 1994.

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'Ichiro Girl' gets surprised by Ichiro ... again

Iris Skinner and Mariners icon Ichiro Suzuki have quite a history together. On Friday, the two reconnected during a heartwarming first pitch.

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M's J-Rod on blockbuster deal: 'I love being here'

Julio Rodríguez said he would "love to be a Mariner for the rest of my career" when talking about the blockbuster deal that could keep him in Seattle through 2039.

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Bad ink: Infection from tattoo shelves P Chapman

New York veteran reliever Aroldis Chapman was placed on the injured list because of a leg infection stemming from a tattoo, Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Saturday.

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Saturday, August 27, 2022

Adidas terminates Tatis partnership over PED ban

Adidas has ended its relationship with San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. in the wake of him testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance.

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Marlins cut ties with vet power-hitting 1B Aguilar

The Miami Marlins designated power-hitting Jesús Aguilar for assignment on Friday, moving past the first baseman after falling out of contention for a spot in the playoffs.

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Harper back in Phils' lineup, hitting 4th vs. Pirates

Bryce Harper was back in the Phillies' starting lineup for the Friday night game against the Pittsburgh Pirates after missing 52 games with a broken left thumb.

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Dallas, Texas: Rangers sign well-traveled Keuchel

Dallas Keuchel, the former Cy Young Award winner who has been released by the Diamondbacks and White Sox this season, was picked up by the Rangers and will start Saturday.

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