Juan Brito, regarded as one of the Guardians’ top prospects, is expected to be restricted from game activities from 8-12 weeks after undergoing thumb surgery Friday.
Category: Baseball
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Red Sox-Guardians rained out; doubleheader Sat.
The series opener between the Red Sox and Guardians was postponed by rain on Friday, setting up a day-night doubleheader between the clubs on Saturday.
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Pham suspended one game for gesture toward fans
Major League Baseball has issued a one-game suspension to Pirates outfielder Tommy Pham for what it described as “inappropriate actions towards fans” in a game at Angel Stadium on Wednesday.
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Mets’ McNeil, Alvarez to make season debut
The New York Mets activated catcher Francisco Alvarez and second baseman Jeff McNeil from the injured list Friday, and both were in the lineup to make their season debut in the opener of a four-game series against the Washington Nationals.
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Scherzer throws off mound as rehab progresses
Max Scherzer threw 27 pitches off the mound Friday in what Blue Jays manager John Schneider called a step in the right direction.
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Twins reinstate RHP Lopez for start vs. Angels
The Minnesota Twins activated right-hander Pablo Lopez from the 15-day injured list to start Friday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels in Minneapolis.
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Slow start? Not this year! Francisco Lindor has Mets rolling
After stumbling out of the gate last season, the star shortstop and his team are lighting up Citi Field.
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‘There’s no drop-off down there’: How the bottom of the order is powering the Cubs’ offense to top of MLB
Chicago has scored more runs than any team in the majors so far — with the help of some unexpected sluggers.
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Mets’ McNeil back from season-opening IL stint
The Mets activated Jeff McNeil, who hasn’t played this season because of a right oblique strain, from the injured list Thursday night.
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Rays lose rookie OF Mangum to strained groin
The Rays placed rookie outfielder Jake Mangum on the 10-day injured list with a left groin strain Thursday.