Justin Verlander, who was out a month because of a strained right pectoral muscle, allowed four runs and seven hits in 4 2/3 innings Wednesday night.
Category: Baseball
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Rays’ 8-run comeback largest in MLB this season
The Rays overcame an eight-run deficit to beat the Orioles 12-8 on Wednesday night in the largest comeback in the majors this season, which also matched Tampa Bay’s biggest comeback in franchise history.
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Yanks finally score, otherwise sputter in latest loss
The Yankees scored their first runs after 30 straight scoreless innings, but still fell 3-2 to the Angels on Wednesday night for their sixth consecutive loss.
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D-backs’ Carroll hit on hand by pitch; no fracture
Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll exited Wednesday’s 8-1 loss at Toronto in the eighth inning after he was hit on his left hand by a pitch. Manager Torey Lovullo said X-rays did not reveal a fracture.
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The 7 MLB execs under the most pressure at the trade deadline
With the deadline on July 31, here are the front offices that could make or break their future this trade season.
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Castellanos makes game-sealing catch in return
Nick Castellanos returned the the Phillies lineup for their game against the Marlins on Wednesday after being benched the day before for “an inappropriate comment.”
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Cubs to evaluate Imanaga after rehab start in Iowa
The Chicago Cubs will decide on the next step for Shota Imanaga after he makes a rehab start for Triple-A Iowa on Friday.
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Royals shut down All-Star P Ragans for 4 weeks
Royals left-hander Cole Ragans, who was placed on the 15-day IL last Wednesday with a mild rotator cuff strain, will be shut down from throwing for four weeks from the last time he threw.
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Giants’ winless Verlander back after month on IL
Justin Verlander, who has missed a month due to right pectoral soreness, has been activated and is returning to the Giants’ rotation on Wednesday.
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Castellanos returns to lineup Wed. after benching
Nick Castellanos returned the the Phillies lineup for their game against the Marlins on Wednesday after being benched the day before for “an inappropriate comment.”