Padres second baseman Jake Cronenworth, who has missed the last four weeks with a fractured rib, was activated off the injured list prior to Friday night’s road game against the Rockies.
Category: Baseball
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Brewers call up Monasterio, Hudson, DFA Capra
The Brewers called up infielder Andruw Monasterio and lefty Bryan Hudson from the minors and designated infielder Vinny Capra for assignment on Friday.
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Why four of MLB’s top closers are struggling — and if they can bounce back
Emmanuel Clase is just one of baseball’s elite 2024 relievers who has had issues this season. But all hope might not be lost … yet.
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Stanton: Could rejoin Yankees when first eligible
Giancarlo Stanton (elbows) said he could return to the Yankees lineup by the end of the month, when he’s first eligible.
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Irked Devers tells Red Sox he won’t switch to 1B
Rafael Devers said the Red Sox approached him about the idea of filling in as Boston’s first baseman but said it’s not in his best interest to make another position switch.
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Astros optimistic on Alvarez as MRI shows strain
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.
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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.