The Chicago White Sox placed All-Star right-hander Shane Smith on the 15-day injured list on Saturday due to a sprained left ankle.
Category: Baseball
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The 10 MLB trends that ruled the first half — and whether they’ll continue
From AL East chaos to emerging young sluggers, we break down the main themes and what to expect next.
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Guardians SP’s leave pushed amid betting inquiry
Guardians pitcher Luis Ortiz will remain on non-disciplinary paid leave through Aug. 31, while an MLB investigation continues into unusual betting detected on individual pitches thrown by the starter.
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Reds’ Friedl plunked 3 times vs. Mets, tying record
Cincinnati Reds outfielder TJ Friedl tied a major league record Friday night when he was hit by a pitch three times — by three different New York Mets hurlers.
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Brewers’ Frelick heads to IL with hamstring strain
Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Sal Frelick landed on the injured list Friday with a hamstring strain to begin the second half.
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Acuña stuns Yanks with 301-foot outfield assist
Ronald Acuña Jr. caught the off-guard with a spectacular throw to end the third inning in the Braves’ series-opening 7-3 victory Friday night.
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Tovar back in Rockies’ lineup after oblique injury
The Colorado Rockies reinstated Gold Glove shortstop Ezequiel Tovar from the 10-day injured list on Friday.
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D-backs’ Marte to restricted list following burglary
Diamondbacks All-Star second baseman Ketel Marte was placed on the restricted list Friday after his home was burglarized during the All-Star break.
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Ohtani to again go 3 innings in next Dodgers start
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will open with three innings Monday against the Twins in his sixth start before giving way to Dustin May.
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O’s shut down Rodriguez’s rehab due to setback
Orioles right-hander Grayson Rodriguez, who is rehabilitating an elbow injury, was shut down indefinitely after having a setback.