Cody Freeman and Michael Helman had big league firsts on consecutive pitches for the Rangers after Josh Jung homered in his first at-bat back in the majors Monday night against the A’s.
Category: Baseball
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Volpe’s error total hits AL-high 12 in Yankees’ loss
New York Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe made his 12th fielding miscue of the season in Monday’s 4-1 loss at Toronto. He’s now tied for most in the American League.
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Royals will call up Hill, 45, to start vs. Cubs
The Kansas City Royals plan to call up 45-year-old pitcher Rich Hill, who is 4-4 with a 5.36 ERA in nine starts for Triple-A Omaha, for a start against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday at Wrigley Field, marking the left-hander’s 21st season in the majors.
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Trade candidate Suarez continues homer binge
Eugenio Suarez, one of the most coveted bats ahead of the trade deadline, hit his fifth home run in three games for the Diamondbacks on Monday.
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Phillies win on catcher’s interference call in 10th
Brandon Marsh scored on a call of catcher’s interference with the bases loaded in the 10th inning to give the Phillies a 3-2 walk-off win over the Red Sox.
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Cubs rest OF Crow-Armstrong (knee) vs. Royals
Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong was not in the Chicago Cubs’ lineup on Monday night against the Kansas City Royals, due to soreness in his right knee, but manager Craig Counsell told reporters he’s hoping to have the All-Star “back in there (Tuesday).”
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Freeman believes wrist to be OK — and swing fixed
First baseman Freddie Freeman was in the Dodgers’ lineup Monday night, one day after being hit by a pitch on his left wrist. Not only that, he believes he might have finally fixed his swing.
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Beloved ballpark therapy bunny, Alex, dies
A beloved therapy bunny named Alex the Great, who provided snuggles and comfort from ballparks to NBA arenas has died. He was 4.
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A’s rookie CF Clarke to IL with adductor strain
Athletics rookie center fielder Denzel Clarke is headed to the injured list after an MRI on Monday revealed an adductor strain.
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Stearns: Mets aim to bolster pen before deadline
Mets president of baseball operations David Stearns on Monday said the team will be “active” in the trade market to upgrade the club’s bullpen and hinted that adding elsewhere is unlikely.