Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was scratched from Wednesday’s pitching start against the Pirates due to an illness, but went 2-for-5 as designated hitter in a 3-0 loss to the Pirates.
Category: Baseball
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Cubs’ PCA sits again for ‘physical, mental break’
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is hitting just .212 since the All-Star break, got his second straight game off Wednesday in order to get a “physical and mental break” amid his second-half slump.
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Brewers’ Miller to 60-day IL, may need TJ surgery
Shelby Miller says he’s facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery as the Milwaukee Brewers placed the veteran right-hander on the 60-day injured list with a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his throwing elbow.
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Chapman suspended for Giants-Rockies scuffle
Giants third baseman Matt Chapman has been suspended one game for pushing Rockies pitcher Kyle Freeland, while Freeland and San Francisco’s Willy Adames and Rafael Devers also were fined.
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D-backs staying put; $500M renovation gets OK
The Arizona Diamondbacks will remain at Chase Field for the next 30 years after Gov. Katie Hobbs signed a bill appropriating $500 million for renovations.
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Red Sox’s Anthony likely out for regular season
The Red Sox put rookie sensation Roman Anthony on the injured list Wednesday after the outfielder experienced left oblique tightness in Tuesday’s win over the Cleveland Guardians.
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Dodgers nix Ohtani pitching start, but he will DH
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was scratched from Wednesday’s pitching start against the Pirates due to an illness, but the slugger was still expected to serve as the designated hitter, according to manager Dave Roberts.
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Tigers’ Finnegan tweaks groin, sits win vs. Mets
Tigers closer Kyle Finnegan tweaked his groin while warming up Wednesday and was unable to pitch in Detroit’s 6-2 win over the Mets.
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Phillies reliever Robert to IL with forearm strain
Philadelphia Phillies reliever Daniel Robert was placed on the 15-day injured list Wednesday with a right forearm strain.
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Agent: ‘Misguided’ to think Valdez meant to plunk
Any speculation that Astros left-hander Framber Valdez would intentionally hit his own catcher in the chest with a pitch is “preposterous,” the pitcher’s agent said.