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Yankees' big guns start flexing their muscles
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Tuesday, 21 May 2019 00:11
BALTIMORE -- Just as he was turning to leave his locker late Monday night, Luke Voit fielded one final question that he started answering with a smile before the reporter could even get all his words out.The query was about how Voit felt the New York Yankees' latest dramatic, come-from-behind win -- this one a 10-7 triumph Monday over the…
Josh Hamilton bound for Rangers Hall of Fame
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Monday, 20 May 2019 17:26
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Josh Hamilton hasn't really thought much about baseball since knee issues ended his career, though he does miss playing at times. The 2010 American League MVP's moments on the diamond these days is watching and sometimes coaching his daughters playing softball."I've been making up for lost time with my girls, being Dad. Got a ranch toward College…
Callaway stays; Cespedes breaks ankle on ranch
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Monday, 20 May 2019 14:31
On a hectic day at Citi Field, the slumping New York Mets announced they are sticking with embattled manager Mickey Callaway "for the foreseeable future'' -- and that sidelined slugger Yoenis Cespedes broke his right ankle in an accident on his ranch.Cespedes has not played this season after undergoing surgery to remove calcification on both of his heels last year.…
Braves acquire reliever Swarzak from Mariners
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Monday, 20 May 2019 12:39
ATLANTA -- The Braves have added veteran help for their patchwork bullpen by acquiring right-hander Anthony Swarzak from Seattle for left-hander Jesse Biddle and right-hander Arodys Vizcaino.As part of Monday's trade, Seattle is sending Atlanta $1,788,172 to cover about one-third of the $5,677,419 remaining in Swarzak's $8 million salary this year.Vizcaino opened the season as Atlanta's closer, then had season-ending…
Gregorius plays for 1st time since TJ surgery
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Monday, 20 May 2019 13:00
TAMPA, Fla. -- New York Yankees shortstop Didi Gregorius played five innings of defense and went 2-for-4 with a walk Monday at extended spring training in his first game action since Tommy John surgery on Oct. 17."It was good," Gregorius said.Playing against Detroit Tigers minor leaguers and in front of Yankees owner Hal Steinbrenner, Gregorius singled twice and cleanly fielded…
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