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Nationals reward GM Rizzo with 3-year extension
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Saturday, 05 September 2020 14:47
The Washington Nationals have given a three-year contract extension to president and general manager Mike Rizzo, the team announced Saturday.Rizzo's contract was set to expire at the end of this season."We are thrilled that Mike will continue to lead our club," Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner said in a statement. "He guided us through the early years of building this…
Yankees activate SS Torres (leg) from injured list
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Saturday, 05 September 2020 11:06
The New York Yankees reinstated shortstop Gleyber Torres from the injured list on Saturday.Torres was placed on the IL on Aug. 21 with Grade 1 strains of his left quadriceps and left hamstring.He is hitting .231 with a home run and six RBIs this season.He fills the roster spot of right-hander Albert Abreu, who was optioned to the team's alternate…
Trout ties Salmon's Angels HR mark with No. 299
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Friday, 04 September 2020 22:45
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Mike Trout tied Tim Salmon's career record for home runs with the Angels, connecting for No. 299 in Friday night's 6-5 win over the Houston Astros.Trout drove a sinker from Lance McCullers Jr. over the wall in center for a two-run shot in the first inning.The homer was a special moment for Angels manager Joe Maddon, who…
Orioles end 19-game losing streak vs. Yankees
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Friday, 04 September 2020 22:45
BALTIMORE -- The Baltimore Orioles ended their 19-game losing streak against the New York Yankees, using a strong offensive performance by rookie Ryan Mountcastle to earn a 6-3 victory Friday night for a doubleheader split.In the opener, Miguel Andujar singled in the tiebreaking run in the ninth inning and Clint Frazier added an RBI single to give New York a…
Source: Cubs reach minor league deal with Strop
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Friday, 04 September 2020 18:04
CHICAGO -- The Chicago Cubs agreed to a minor league deal with Pedro Strop on Friday, bringing back the popular reliever after he was released by Cincinnati, according to ESPN and multiple reports. The deal was pending a physical.Strop will report to the team's alternate training site in South Bend, Indiana. The Cubs are leading the NL Central, but their…
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