Whether it’s in free agency or at the trade deadline, David Stearns isn’t compromising on his starting pitching philosophy.
Category: Baseball
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Gurriel makes history with HR off 103.9 mph pitch
Arizona outfielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. crushed a 103.9 mph fastball from San Diego’s Mason Miller into the left-field seats for a two-run homer in the eighth inning Tuesday night, the hardest hit pitch for a homer since MLB started pitch tracking in 2008.
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Brewers cap best 60-game stretch in team history
The Brewers won their fifth-straight game on Tuesday, capping a 44-16 stretch which marks the best 60-game stretch in team history.
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Judge returns to lineup as DH in Yankees’ loss
Yankees captain Aaron Judge went 0-for-3 and struck out twice in his return from a flexor tendon strain in his right elbow.
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Cubs admit risk as Soroka shut down 7-10 days
The Cubs acknowledged the risk they took trading for the now-injured Michael Soroka following a recent dip in velocity, saying it was a “good bet to make.”
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A’s Langeliers 4th catcher with two 3-HR games
The Athletics’ Shea Langeliers became the fourth catcher in major league history to have two three-homer games after belting three in a 16-7 rout of the Washington Nationals on Tuesday night.
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Sasaki taking next step in rehab: No shoulder pain
Roki Sasaki says he has “no pain” in his right shoulder and is scheduled to pitch three simulated innings at Dodger Stadium over the weekend.
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Padres option Sears to minors after rough debut
The Padres optioned left-hander JP Sears to Triple-A El Paso one day after a rough debut with his new franchise.
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M’s Miller, Robles nearing returns from injuries
Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller will likely need one more rehab start before returning from his elbow injury, while outfielder Victor Robles is expected to start his rehab assignment Aug. 12.
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Cubs admit risk in trading for now-injured Soroka
The Cubs acknowledged the risk they took trading for the now-injured Michael Soroka following a recent dip in velocity, saying it was a “good bet to make.”