Athletics third baseman Gio Urshela will head to the injured list after straining his left hamstring in a loss to the Angels on Thursday.
Category: Baseball
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Rockies off to worst 50-game start since 1895
The Rockies were swept in a four-game series by the Phillies to fall to 8-42 this season — the worst 50-game start in MLB since the 1895 Louisville Colonels (7-43).
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J-Rod late scratch from Mariners’ lineup vs. Astros
Mariners center fielder Julio Rodriguez was scratched about 30 minutes before Thursday’s series opener against the Astros.
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Astros’ Blanco to get second opinion on elbow
The Astros placed right-hander Ronel Blanco on the 15-day injured list Thursday as he seeks a second opinion on his right elbow injury.
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Pirates’ Cherington shuts down Skenes trade talk
Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said on Thursday that the possibility of trading ace Paul Skenes is ‘not part of the conversation at all.’
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Rockies place rookie RHP Dollander on 15-day IL
Rockies rookie right-hander Chase Dollander was placed on the 15-day injured list on Thursday with tightness in his right forearm.
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Ex-Brewer Ruf sues Reds for career-ending injury
Former Brewers player Darin Ruf is suing the Reds for damages after he suffered a career-ending injury while playing at Cincinnati’s Great American Ballpark two years ago.
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Giants place pitcher Verlander (pec) on 15-day IL
Giants right-hander Justin Verlander was placed on the 15-day injured list due to a right pectoral injury, the team announced on Thursday.
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Red Sox acquire 1B Noda in trade with Angels
The Boston Red Sox acquired first baseman Ryan Noda from the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday in a deal for cash.
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Guardians’ Thomas returns after missing month
Guardians center fielder Lane Thomas, who hasn’t played since April 19 due to an injured right wrist, was activated and will start in Thursday’s game vs. the Tigers.