Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman was out of the lineup Monday night against the Atlanta Braves after slipping in the shower and hurting his surgically repaired right ankle, an incident that manager Dave Roberts labeled “a little mishap.”
Category: Baseball
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Braves put RHP López on IL with shoulder injury
The Atlanta Braves placed right-hander Reynaldo López on the 15-day injured list on Monday because of an inflamed right shoulder.
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In White Sox debut, Perez, 33, fans career-high 9
Veteran starter Martin Perez, 33, making his White Sox debut, threw six no-hit innings and tied a career high with nine strikeouts in a sparkling 93-pitch outing, helping Chicago to roll past the Minnesota Twins 9-0 on Monday, his new club’s second win.
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Safe bet: O’Neill tees off as Orioles down Red Sox
Tyler O’Neill had four hits in his home debut, helping the Baltimore Orioles to an 8-5 victory over Alex Cora and the Red Sox. The outfielder has already turned heads with his record streak of homering on Opening Day.
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Fantasy baseball buzz: Braves’ Profar to miss 80 games, lineup moves to make
All of the important fantasy spin and actionable takeaways resulting from the latest baseball news.
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Mets trade OF Canario, 24, to Pirates for cash
The New York Mets have traded outfielder Alexander Canario to the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations.
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‘Gamer’ India stars for K.C. day after pitch to face
Kansas City’s Jonathan India showed no signs of fear after getting hit by a 98.9 mph pitch. He requested — demanded, really — to get in the Royals’ starting lineup the next day and went 3-for-5 with two runs and a pair of RBIs in a win over the Brewers.
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Braves’ Profar gets 80-game ban for PED violation
Atlanta Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar was suspended for 80 games by Major League Baseball on Monday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing drug chorionic gonadotrophin.
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Phils’ Turner walks as PH after missing 2 games
Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was not in the starting lineup Monday for a third straight game because of a back spasm he first started feeling last Thursday.
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Uecker’s presence prevails over Brewers’ opener
Milwaukee fans, players and executives paid tribute Monday to Bob Uecker, who died Jan. 16 at the age of 90 after broadcasting Brewers games for the last 54 seasons.