Athletics outfielder Lawrence Butler underwent patellar tendon surgery on Friday in hopes he will be ready for spring training next year.
Category: Baseball
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Heavily bet Dodgers remain World Series favorite
The World Series favorite Dodgers have drawn three times more bets than any other team to win the title at ESPN BET, though the Brewers as champion is considered the worst-case scenario for at least one sportsbook.
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Mets begin staff overhaul after missing playoffs
After missing the playoffs despite the highest payroll in the MLB, the New York Mets are engaging in a large staffing overhaul.
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Rangers focusing manager search on Schumaker
The Rangers’ search for Bruce Bochy’s replacement is centered on Skip Schumaker, a former NL Manager of the Year who has worked in their organization for the past year.
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What — if anything — makes the Dodgers different than every defending MLB champ of the past 25 years?
Not since the 2000 Yankees has a team won back-to-back World Series. What does that mean for L.A.?
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No team has repeated in a quarter century. Are the Dodgers different?
Not since the 2000 Yankees has a team won back-to-back World Series. What does that mean for L.A.?
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⚾ Playoff preview: How far 8 teams left will go
Have Fall Classic or bust hopes for the postseason? Here’s why your squad could be playing deep into October … or get sent home early.
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Why this could finally be the year for teams with longest World Series droughts
This October, some contenders that haven’t won it all in decades — or ever — have reason to believe.
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Schlittler historic in 12-K gem as Yanks oust Sox
Rookie Cam Schlittler became the first pitcher in postseason history to go at least eight scoreless innings with 12-plus strikeouts and no walks, as the Yankees advanced to the ALDS with a 4-0 win over the Red Sox on Thursday night.
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Bogaerts laments ‘terrible’ call, pines for ABS
Count Xander Bogaerts among those looking forward to Major League Baseball’s new challenge system for balls and strikes next season. The San Diego Padres shortstop just wishes it were in place a little earlier.