Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won’t have a prolonged stay on the IL.
Category: Baseball
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Agent: Ohtani could have landed 15-year deal
Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn’t want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal.
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Reds’ Greene headed to IL with strained groin
Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list.
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Brewers’ Rodríguez demoted, Civale set for rehab
The Brewers have optioned righty Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville and sent fellow pitcher Aaron Civale down to Nashville for a rehabilitation assignment.
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Lemon, WS champ and 3-time All-Star, dies at 70
Chet Lemon, a three-time All Star and World Series champion with the 1984 Detroit Tigers, has died at the age of 70.
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💰Passan predicts next wave of mega-contracts
These players are due to get paid, from who will join the nine-figure club to who could break Juan Soto’s record.
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Ranking the Red Sox’s options at first base: Devers back in the infield? A prospect moving positions?
Boston has plenty of in-house options to fill a sudden need. Here’s what those in the game think is the best choice.
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Pirates fire Shelton, say move is to ‘fix this now’
Derek Shelton’s dismissal as manager comes as the Pirates (12-26) have lost seven straight games and 10 of 11. Pirates chairman Bob Nutting said the team needed to “act with a sense of urgency and take the steps necessary to fix this now.”
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Rangers recall Duran with Pillar on injured list
The Rangers recalled utility man Ezequiel Duran from Triple-A Round Rock on Thursday to fill the 26-man roster spot vacated by outfielder Kevin Pillar.
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Power Rankings: Tigers make top-5 debut as Mariners, Royals are on the rise
While NL powerhouses duke it out at the top of the list, a new club is leading the way in the AL.