New Mariners slugger Josh Naylor was looking forward to batting cleanup in his first game with Seattle on Friday night, calling it “a position God puts you in because he knows you can handle it.”
Category: Baseball
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A’s Leclerc shut down, set for shoulder surgery
The Athletics shut down pitcher José Leclerc and say the reliever will have right shoulder surgery.
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M’s Naylor relishes clean-up role behind Raleigh
New Mariners slugger Josh Naylor was looking forward to the opportunity to bat cleanup in his first game with Seattle on Friday night, calling it “a position God puts you in because he knows you can handle it.”
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Rays SS Kim goes on IL with lower back injury
Rays shortstop Ha-Seong Kim, who injured his lower back during Monday’s loss to the White Sox, went on the 10-day injured list retroactive to Tuesday.
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Phillies’ Nola feels ‘good’ after live BP session
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola has thrown 56 pitches as he ramps up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib.
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Astros place LHP Walter (elbow) on 15-day IL
The Houston Astros placed left-handed starter Brandon Walter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with left elbow inflammation.
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Betts out Fri. for personal matter, unsure for Sat.
Mookie Betts will miss Friday night’s game against the Boston Red Sox because of a personal matter, and Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said his status for Saturday’s game is in the air.
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Veteran pitcher Chavez, 41, retires from MLB
After 657 appearances over 18 seasons with nine different clubs, right-hander Jesse Chavez announced his retirement Thursday.
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Red Sox place Mayer on IL with sprained wrist
The Boston Red Sox on Friday placed Marcelo Mayer on the on the 10-day injured list with a right wrist sprain.
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Yankees land 3B, acquire McMahon from Rockies
The Yankees on Friday acquired third baseman Ryan McMahon from the Rockies in exchange for minor league pitchers Griffin Herring and Josh Grosz.