New York Yankees closer Luke Weaver is expected to miss at least four weeks with a hamstring injury, sources told ESPN’s Jeff Passan on Monday.
Category: Baseball
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Sheets clears concussion tests after hitting wall
San Diego left fielder Gavin Sheets said Monday that he passed all concussion tests following a hard face-first collision with the wall during the Padres’ game Sunday against the Pirates.
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Braves hire ex-manager Gonzalez as 3B coach
The struggling Atlanta Braves are bringing back former manager Fredi Gonzalez as acting third base coach.
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Giants activate Encarnacion (hand) off 60-day IL
The Giants activated the versatile Jerar Encarnacion off the 60-day injured list on Monday following March hand surgery.
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A’s place Andujar, Hoglund on IL, recall Bleday
The Athletics placed third baseman/outfielder Miguel Andujar and right-hander Gunnar Hoglund on the injured list Monday and recalled outfielder JJ Bleday and right-hander Elvis Alvarado from Triple-A Las Vegas.
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Tigers reinstate OF Meadows from 60-day IL
The Tigers reinstated center fielder Parker Meadows from the 60-day injured list Monday.
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Orioles reinstate Cowser from 60-day injured list
The Orioles reinstated Colton Cowser from the 60-day injured list Monday, bringing back the outfielder prior to a six-game road trip out West.
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Franco wants justice done as trial begins in D.R.
The trial of Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco started Monday in the Dominican Republic in a sexual abuse case involving a 14-year-old girl.
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Angels place Moncada, Stephenson on injured list
The Angels placed third baseman Yoan Moncada (right knee inflammation) and right-handed reliever Robert Stephenson (right biceps inflammation) on the injured list.
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Police: Overseas bettor behind McCullers threats
An intoxicated bettor located overseas was behind social media threats directed last month at Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and his family, according to Houston police.