Detroit Tigers designated hitter Kerry Carpenter smashed three home runs against the White Sox on Monday night, becoming the first Tiger to accomplish that feat since Victor Martinez in 2016.
Category: Baseball
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Nagashima, Japan’s ‘Mr. Pro Baseball,’ dies at 89
Shigeo Nagashima, who was known in Japan as “Mr. Pro Baseball” and was one of the most famous people in the country during his playing days, has died.
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Trout adds to hot return, hits 454-foot HR in win
Trout had three more hits on Monday night, including a 454-foot homer that was the longest at Fenway Park this year, in the Angels’ 7-6 victory over the Red Sox.
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Sources: Yankees closer Weaver out 4-6 weeks
New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver is expected to miss at least four weeks with a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday.
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Sheets clears concussion tests after hitting wall
San Diego left fielder Gavin Sheets said Monday that he passed all concussion tests following a hard face-first collision with the wall during the Padres’ game Sunday against the Pirates.
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Braves hire ex-manager Gonzalez as 3B coach
The struggling Atlanta Braves are bringing back former manager Fredi Gonzalez as acting third base coach.
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Giants activate Encarnacion (hand) off 60-day IL
The Giants activated the versatile Jerar Encarnacion off the 60-day injured list on Monday following March hand surgery.
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A’s place Andujar, Hoglund on IL, recall Bleday
The Athletics placed third baseman/outfielder Miguel Andujar and right-hander Gunnar Hoglund on the injured list Monday and recalled outfielder JJ Bleday and right-hander Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Orioles reinstate Cowser from 60-day injured list
The Orioles reinstated Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list Monday, bringing back the outfielder prior to a six-game road trip out West.
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Tigers reinstate OF Meadows from 60-day IL
The Tigers reinstated center fielder Parker Meadows from the 60-day injured list Monday.