Chase Burns became the third pitcher since 1961 to record his first six outs via strikeout in his major league debut, as the 22-year old Cincinnati Reds right-hander, the No. 2 pick in 2024, allowed three runs in five innings on Tuesday against Yankees.
Category: Baseball
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Yankees’ Stroman struggles in latest rehab start
Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed 5 runs, 10 hits and 2 walks over 3⅔ innings during an injury rehabilitation start for the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday.
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Ohtani could return to mound Saturday vs. Royals
Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts told reporters on Tuesday that Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani could return to the mound on Saturday in Kansas City against the Royals, but he reiterated that “I’ve got to make sure I keep it open-ended” at the same time.
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Darrell-Hicks back in majors after Pirates call-up
Pirates reliever Michael Darrell-Hicks is back in the majors just over two weeks after the Angels had designated him for assignment.
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Merrifield retires after twice leading MLB in hits
Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game. The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision.
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Injury-riddled D-backs ready to ‘fight’ for playoffs
Despite mounting injuries, the Diamondbacks are “not going to back down” and remain committed to fighting for a playoff spot.
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Setback delays Manaea’s return to depleted Mets
Mets pitcher Sean Manaea, rehabbing from an oblique injury sustained during spring training, was recently diagnosed with a loose body in his left elbow, but the team doesn’t believe the discovery should delay his return for long.
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Brewers’ Mitchell seeks 2nd opinion on shoulder
Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell is seeking a second opinion on his injured left shoulder after getting a recommendation to undergo surgery.
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5-year sentence sought for Franco; verdict Thu.
Dominican prosecutors have asked a judge to sentence the Rays’ Wander Franco to five years in prison for alleged sexual abuse of a girl who was 14 at the time. A final decision in the case will be issued Thursday.