Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.
Category: Baseball
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Mancini opts out of D-backs deal, now free agent
Veteran first baseman Trey Mancini has opted out of his minor league deal with the Diamondbacks, who officially released him on Tuesday.
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Cubs eye pitching depth but willing to wait for deal
Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer is searching for pitching depth in the trade market, but might be in wait-and-see mode until the end of the month.
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Dodgers’ Kopech back to IL with inflamed knee
Hard-throwing Los Angeles Dodgers reliever Michael Kopech landed on the injured list once again on Tuesday, this time with inflammation in his right knee.
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Guardians put Arias on IL, avoids ‘major injury’
The Cleveland Guardians placed shortstop Gabriel Arias on the 10-day injured list with a left ankle sprain before Tuesday night’s game at the Chicago Cubs and recalled infielder Brayan Rocchio from Triple-A Columbus.
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D-backs ban ticket holder after game interference
The Arizona Diamondbacks banned season-ticket holder Dave McCaskill from Chase Field for the rest of the season because of “multiple offenses” during games, including fan interference on a fly ball on Monday during a game against the San Francisco Giants.
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Astros’ Alvarez (hand) has setback; specialist next
Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has experienced a setback in his recovery from a broken right hand and will see a specialist.
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OF prospect Fernandez, 22, recalled by Rockies
The Colorado Rockies recalled outfielder Yanquiel Fernandez, the organization’s No. 5-ranked prospect, from Triple-A Albuquerque on Tuesday, a 22-year-old who hit .284 with 13 homers and 39 RBIs in 64 games for the Isotopes this season.
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Giants exercise Melvin’s contract option for 2026
The Giants showed their confidence in manager Bob Melvin on Tuesday, exercising his contract option for the 2026 season.
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Springer’s 7 RBIs help Jays pile on Yankees late
George Springer had a career-high seven RBIs, including his ninth grand slam, to help the Blue Jays beat the Yankees 12-5, drawing within one game of the AL East leaders.