Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game. The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision.
Category: Baseball
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Injury-riddled D-backs ready to ‘fight’ for playoffs
Despite mounting injuries, the Diamondbacks are “not going to back down” and remain committed to fighting for a playoff spot.
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Setback delays Manaea’s return to depleted Mets
Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, rehabbing from an oblique injury sustained during spring training, was recently diagnosed with a loose body in his left elbow, but the team doesn’t believe the discovery should delay his return for long.
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Brewers’ Mitchell seeks 2nd opinion on shoulder
Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is seeking a second opinion on his injured left shoulder after getting a recommendation to undergo surgery.
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Speedy rookie OF Simpson, 24, recalled by Rays
The Tampa Bay Rays on Tuesday recalled speedy rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson, 24, who stole 19 bases in his first 35 major league games this season before a roster squeeze forced him back to Triple-A Durham.
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5-year sentence sought for Franco; verdict Thu.
Dominican prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence the Rays’ Wander Franco to five years in prison for alleged sexual abuse of a girl who was 14 at the time. A final decision in the case will be issued Thursday.
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D-backs’ Carroll placed on IL with wrist fracture
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has a chip fracture in his left wrist and was put on the 10-day IL. There is no specific timetable for how long he’ll be out.
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Cubs minor league pitcher suspended 60 games
Cubs pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games Tuesday by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program.
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5 things we’ve learned about the ‘freaking awesome’ NL West
The most dynamic division in baseball has been tons of fun so far. After 17 games in 18 days, here are five lessons.