Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley left a Grapefruit League game Friday after a pitch hit him in the hand that he broke last season.
Category: Baseball
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Yanks’ Rodon gets Opening Day nod with Cole out
Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees’ Opening Day starter Friday by manager Aaron Boone.
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From 40/70 to 40/30? Ronald Acuna Jr. says he’ll be more careful on the basepaths this season — but no one believes him
After a second ACL tear, the Braves’ 2023 NL MVP is rehabbing with a plan to be stronger — and healthier — than ever.
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Reports: Blue Jays’ Swanson has carpal tunnel
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an MRI on his pitching elbow revealed no structural damage, according to multiple reports Friday.
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Olney: Yankees must replace Gerrit Cole — but they’ll probably have to wait
Fans might want a big splash after New York lost its ace, but the right fit emerging could be months away.
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Jays’ Swanson to see specialist about elbow pain
Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson, who has been dealing with discomfort in his right elbow and forearm this spring, is meeting with surgeon Dr. Keith Meister.
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Ex-slugger Vaughn admits HGH use late in career
Former big league slugger Mo Vaughn has confirmed he used human growth hormone to recover from a nagging knee injury late in his career.
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Rangers cap with vulgarity taken off team’s store
A hat was pulled from the Rangers and MLB online stores after a mashup of the team’s cap and jersey logos created the appearance of a vulgar word in Spanish.
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Yamamoto gem, Ohtani laser 2B fuel Dodgers’ win
Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out seven over five impressive innings and Shohei Ohtani ripped a 118.5 mph double during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ penultimate game of the spring schedule on Monday.
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Yankees ace Cole will have Tommy John surgery
On Tuesday in Los Angeles, Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery, the team announced, ending his season before it began and leaving New York staggering from another blow as it prepares to defend its American League pennant.