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'It's almost mind-boggling': Scouts, opposing pitchers on why the Cubs can't hit
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Tuesday, 20 April 2021 05:04 "Mind-boggling." "A mystery." "It's hard to figure."Those are some of the words scouts and opposing pitchers used when asked about a Chicago Cubs offense that sits dead last in the majors in many categories, including a .192 team batting average that's among the all-time worst through 15 games.What's most confusing is that the most foundational part of being a major…
Marlins OF Marte diagnosed with fractured rib
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Monday, 19 April 2021 21:36 Miami Marlins outfielder Starling Marte has a fractured rib and will be sidelined for at least a week, the team announced Monday.An MRI taken Monday on Marte's left side revealed a non-displaced fracture in his 12th rib, according to the Marlins. Marte will miss all baseball activities for the next five to seven days before being reevaluated.Marte suffered the injury…
Phillies move 3 to IL due to COVID-19 protocols
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Monday, 19 April 2021 21:36 PHILADELPHIA -- The Phillies placed three players on the injured list due to COVID-19 protocols, and two more coaches weren't with the team for a 2-0 loss Monday to the San Francisco Giants.A source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers that one player tested positive, and the others were placed on the list due to contact tracing."Every day we walk into the…
Cashman: Yanks won't overreact to 5-10 start
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Monday, 19 April 2021 21:36 NEW YORK -- Amid the New York Yankees' worst two-week stretch to begin an MLB season in more than two decades, general manager Brian Cashman admitted the team is off to a "really disappointing" start but is exuding patience with both the roster and coaching staff."It's 15 games," Cashman said Monday. "It's 15 games I'd like to forget."Yankees fans are…
Twins cleared to travel for A's series in Oakland
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Monday, 19 April 2021 21:36 OAKLAND, Calif. -- The Minnesota Twins have been cleared to travel and are moving forward with plans for a doubleheader in Oakland on Tuesday after having their season interrupted by coronavirus concerns.The Twins haven't played since Friday to allow for virus testing and contact tracing as the club has had at least four positive coronavirus tests in the past week.Kyle…
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Monday, 19 April 2021 21:36
Sources: Castellanos loses appeal of 2-game ban
Sunday, 18 April 2021 20:46
Is the New York Yankees' rough weekend an omen of things to come?
Sunday, 18 April 2021 19:12
Last-place Yanks 'frustrated' after swept by Rays
Sunday, 18 April 2021 19:12
Braves star Acuna leaves game in fourth inning
Sunday, 18 April 2021 15:11
Bieber's historic strikeout run continues in win
Sunday, 18 April 2021 14:53
Giants' McGee, Webb go on IL after vaccination
Sunday, 18 April 2021 14:53
Monday's Twins-A's game PPD for COVID issues
Sunday, 18 April 2021 14:53
White Sox place right-hander Lynn on 10-day IL
Sunday, 18 April 2021 09:45
Yankees' Jay Bruce to retire after Sunday's game
Sunday, 18 April 2021 09:45
Nats' Strasburg to IL with shoulder inflammation
Sunday, 18 April 2021 00:19
More drama for Dodgers-Padres, this time with Clayton Kershaw's bat and Mookie Betts' glove
Saturday, 17 April 2021 19:25
Twins-Angels games PPD due to COVID concerns
Saturday, 17 April 2021 19:25
DeGrom strikes out 9 in row, 14 in all, in win
Saturday, 17 April 2021 15:21
Yankees' Sanchez injures hand, X-rays negative
Saturday, 17 April 2021 15:21
Brewers' Yelich lands on IL with lower back strain
Saturday, 17 April 2021 12:10
Royals trade Heath to D-Backs for minor leaguer
Saturday, 17 April 2021 12:10
Tanaka loses in return to Japanese baseball
Saturday, 17 April 2021 12:10
Braves' Kazmar may play 1st MLB game since '08
Saturday, 17 April 2021 05:53
Five hours, 12 innings and 17 runs: Dodgers-Padres Game 1 lives up to the hype
Friday, 16 April 2021 19:03