Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was scratched from the lineup a day after being hit on the left elbow by a pitch.
Category: Baseball
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Rangers’ Mahle (shoulder) to IL; Rocker returns
The Rangers placed Tyler Mahle on the 15-day IL and recalled Kumar Rocker from Triple-A Round Rock.
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Ohtani back in form, homers twice to end drought
Shohei Ohtani hit his 24th and 25th homers of the season to halt a 10-game drought Saturday night against the Giants.
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Dobbins’ second win over Yanks caps ‘fun’ week
Red Sox rookie Hunter Dobbins, whose week included having to defend claims his dad played for the Yankees, beat the Yankees again Saturday in Boston’s 4-3 win.
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Ohtani blasts two HRs to halt 10-game drought
Shohei Ohtani hit his 24th and 25th homers of the season to halt a 10-game drought Saturday night against the Giants.
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Contreras brothers hit rare HRs in same inning
Catchers Willson and William Contreras became the second pair of brothers to homer in the same inning as opponents in baseball’s modern era on Saturday.
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Rockies have worst 70-game mark since 1899
After Saturday’s loss to Atlanta left Colorado with a 13-57 record, the Rockies have the fourth fewest wins by any team through their first 70 decisions in a season in MLB history and the fewest since the 1899 Spiders.
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Gov. signs stadium aid package for Chiefs, Royals
Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe on Saturday signed a stadium financial aid package intended to persuade the Chiefs and Royals to remain in the state.
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Twins put Lewis (hamstring) on IL, Buxton exits
The Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list with a left hamstring strain, while also Saturday, center fielder Byron Buxton left the game against the Astros with a bruised left elbow after being hit by a pitch.
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Martinez backs Nats staff: It’s always on players
Dave Martinez defended his coaching staff amid the Nationals’ seven-game losing streak, saying, “It’s never on coaching. … It’s always been about the players.”