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Yankees' Stanton hits in sim game, eyes return
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Friday, 06 September 2019 11:46
TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees outfielder Giancarlo Stanton had five plate appearances in a simulated game Friday as he works to return this month from a knee injury.The slugger also worked out in right field at the Yankees' complex in Tampa, Florida. He is expected to take part in another simulated game Saturday.Stanton has been limited to nine games…
Why Mike Minor is ahead of Justin Verlander and other shocking WAR battles
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Thursday, 05 September 2019 23:29
Mike Minor starts Saturday for the Rangers against the Orioles and with a good outing -- a strong possibility given the opponent -- Minor could move into the lead for the best individual pitching season in Rangers history, at least via Baseball-Reference WAR.I've been slightly obsessed with Minor's WAR for most of the season, ever since he got off to…
Rays' Snell to make first rehab start Saturday
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Thursday, 05 September 2019 16:24
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Injured Tampa Bay Rays left-hander Blake Snell is scheduled to make his first rehab start Saturday in a playoff game with Triple-A Durham.Last year's AL Cy Young Award winner has been out since July 22 because of bone chips in his throwing elbow that required surgery."I'm excited," Snell said Thursday. "I'm going to get to pitch…
Got you, bro: B. Moran K's brother in MLB debut
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Thursday, 05 September 2019 21:32
PITTSBURGH -- Brian Moran waited 10 years to make his major league debut. As he began pitching to his younger brother Colin, he realized he wouldn't have wanted it any other way.Brian struck out Colin, becoming the first player in big league history to make his debut while facing his brother on the mound, in the Marlins' 10-7 victory over…
What is the greatest collection of talent ever on one roster?
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Wednesday, 04 September 2019 07:20
This article is about a team record that was set by a team long after it had ceased to be a team. It might well never be broken. Or it might be under attack right now, by a Yankees team that's 95% retired, or by one that's 75% retired, or by one that's 40% retired, or by one that's --…
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