Teams with championship hopes are falling down our list while a number of surprising starts have boosted the status of other unexpected contenders in Week 2.
Category: Baseball
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Eflin undergoes Tommy John surgery, Orioles say
Orioles right-hander Zach Eflin had season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday.
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Reds reserve catcher Trevino goes on 10-day IL
Reds catcher Jose Trevino, who has seen limited time as a reserve this season, was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday because of thoracic spine strain.
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Royals’ Ragans (thumb) expects to make next start
Royals ace Cole Ragans said he expects to make his next start after exiting Wednesday’s 10-2 loss to the Guardians.
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Lopez, Soler receive suspensions following brawl
Braves right-hander Reynaldo López and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night’s game at Angel Stadium.
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Meyers, Javier depart within minutes for Astros
CF Jake Meyers (back tightness) and RHP Cristian Javier (shoulder tightness) left with injuries for the Astros on Wednesday.
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Sources: SS Griffin, Pirates agree to $140M deal
Rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin and the Pirates are in agreement on a nine-year extension, locking up the top prospect in baseball less than a week after his major league debut.
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Lopez, Soler given 7-game suspensions for brawl
Braves right-hander Reynaldo Lopez and Angels outfielder Jorge Soler have each been suspended seven games for their roles in a benches-clearing brawl during Tuesday night’s game at Angel Stadium.
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⚾ Broken system: Is an international draft next?
As the search for the next Dominican baseball phenom intensifies, the tragic death of a teenager is the latest symptom of a failing system.
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Dodgers speedster Davey Lopes dies at age 80
Davey Lopes, a speedy four-time All-Star who won the World Series with the Dodgers in 1981, died Wednesday at the age of 80 after a battle with Parkinson’s disease.