Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup for his start day Wednesday, the first time in five years that he has pitched but not also hit.
Category: Baseball
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Sources: MLBPA fires two top execs with cause
The Major League Baseball Players Association fired two top executives with cause Wednesday following an internal investigation, sources told ESPN.
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‘He wants a Cy Young’: With his arm at full strength, Shohei Ohtani is a man on a mission
Dodgers teammates say MLB’s most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
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Giants put outfielders Bader, Oliva on 10-day IL
The Giants placed Harrison Bader (left hamstring strain) and Jared Oliva (left wrist hamate fracture) on the injured list Wednesday.
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Ailing shoulder sidelines Rockies LHP Freeland
Rockies left-hander Kyle Freeland was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with inflammation in his throwing shoulder.
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Reds’ Pagan ‘dodged’ serious hamstring injury
Reds closer Emilio Pagan played catch Wednesday and believes he “dodged” a serious hamstring injury at the conclusion of Tuesday night’s win over the Giants.
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White Sox call on another prospect, add Antonacci
The White Sox called up another top prospect on Wednesday when they selected Sam Antonacci’s contract from Triple-A Charlotte.
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Reports: Soler suspension trimmed to 4 games
Jorge Soler’s suspension stemming from last week’s brawl against the Atlanta Braves and their pitcher, Reynaldo Lopez, has been reduced from seven to four games, according to multiple reports Wednesday.
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Investigation underway after fan-Duran incident
The Twins and Major League Baseball are investigating Jarren Duran’s allegation that a fan he pointed his middle finger at during a game had told the Red Sox outfielder to kill himself.
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The legacy of Jackie Robinson, baseball’s greatest agent of change
On Jackie Robinson Day, we remember one the game’s most legendary players, what he means to baseball and his lasting impact.