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Nats manager Martinez to miss series with Cards
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Tuesday, 17 September 2019 15:23
Manager Dave Martinez will miss the Nationals' series in St. Louis after having a heart procedure Monday, Washington general manager Mike Rizzo said Tuesday.Martinez has returned to his home in the D.C. area and does not need any more procedures, Rizzo said.The GM said he expected doctors to clear Martinez to travel but wouldn't speculate when that happens.Rizzo had told…
Pirates' Vazquez jailed on child solicitation charge
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Tuesday, 17 September 2019 10:39
Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher Felipe Vazquez was arrested in Pittsburgh on charges of computer pornography -- solicitation of a child, and providing obscene material to minors, the Florida Department of Law Enforcement announced Tuesday.The FDLE issued a statement saying it began its investigation into Vazquez in August after obtaining information that the pitcher reportedly had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old…
White Sox shut down RHP Giolito with lat strain
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Monday, 16 September 2019 21:26
MINNEAPOLIS -- Lucas Giolito's breakout season is over.The All-Star right-hander will miss the rest of the season with a mild lat strain. He was slated to pitch for the Chicago White Sox on Tuesday at Minnesota, but the team announced the injury after its 5-3 loss to the Twins in the series opener."If we were in the playoff hunt at…
Yelich talks injury: 'Had my pity party that night'
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Monday, 16 September 2019 16:33
MILWAUKEE -- Christian Yelich said he had a "pity party" for himself after fracturing his right kneecap.Hurt when he fouled off a pitch last week, the reigning NL MVP will miss the rest of the season as the Milwaukee Brewers try to make the playoffs. The projected recovery time for the two-time All-Star outfielder is eight to 10 weeks, and…
A superteam showdown? A historic rematch? The World Series matchups we want to see
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Monday, 16 September 2019 13:27
It's time for my annual column looking ahead to potential World Series showdowns. We've been blessed in recent years not just with some great matchups in the Fall Classic, but some classic World Series, as well: the small-market Royals winning in 2015; the Cubs ending their curse in 2016 with a dramatic Game 7 win; the Astros winning their first…
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Monday, 16 September 2019 14:30
Nationals manager Martinez has heart procedure
Monday, 16 September 2019 14:54
Cubs' Rizzo in boot for 5-7 days, then evaluated
Monday, 16 September 2019 06:03
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Monday, 16 September 2019 05:21
What to watch for over the last two weeks of the regular season
Sunday, 15 September 2019 13:20
Cubs' Rizzo sprains ankle, helped off field
Sunday, 15 September 2019 10:43
Braves' Culberson has multiple facial fractures
Sunday, 15 September 2019 12:54
Trout to have surgery for nerve issue in foot
Sunday, 15 September 2019 05:59
Yankees expected to activate RHP Betances
Sunday, 15 September 2019 08:07
As wild-card race heats up, you gotta believe ... in Pete Alonso
Saturday, 14 September 2019 20:00
Ortiz irked by suspicion of attack: 'I almost died'
Saturday, 14 September 2019 18:02
Braves clinch, but focus on Culberson after HBP
Saturday, 14 September 2019 15:37
Wrigley's ironman organist retiring after 33 years
Saturday, 14 September 2019 11:51
Jays' Gurriel returns after 30-game absence
Saturday, 14 September 2019 11:36
Braves' Freeman back in action after elbow 'flare'
Saturday, 14 September 2019 10:47
Jays' Mayza has torn UCL following painful pitch
Saturday, 14 September 2019 00:39
Angels' Upton done for '19 with patellar tendinitis
Friday, 13 September 2019 20:05
Diamondbacks extend contract of GM Hazen
Friday, 13 September 2019 19:03
Braves' Freeman 'day-to-day' with elbow spur
Friday, 13 September 2019 21:07
Jays' Mayza drops to knees after injuring elbow
Friday, 13 September 2019 17:30