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Dodgers' Hill (forearm) hopes to return this year
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Thursday, 20 June 2019 16:54
LOS ANGELES -- An MRI on Thursday revealed that veteran starting pitcher Rich Hill is nursing a flexor tendon strain near his left elbow, an injury that will prevent him from throwing for nearly a month and will keep him on the injured list at least into August.The diagnosis is often a precursor to Tommy John surgery, which at this…
Mets fire Eiland, name Regan, 82, pitching coach
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Thursday, 20 June 2019 13:42
The New York Mets have fired pitching coach Dave Eiland and bullpen coach Chuck Hernandez, the team announced Thursday.The Mets named 82-year-old Phil Regan as Eiland's replacement.Eiland, 52, was in his second season as the Mets' pitching coach. Hernandez was in his first season with the team.The Mets entered Thursday with a 4.67 ERA, third worst in the National League.…
Slumping Phils to bat Harper leadoff Thursday
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Thursday, 20 June 2019 14:03
The Philadelphia Phillies have put outfielder Bryce Harper into the leadoff spot for Thursday night's game against the Washington Nationals in hopes of putting a spark back into the top of their lineup.Since June 4, when Andrew McCutchen suffered a season-ending knee injury, Phillies leadoff hitters have ranked last in batting average (.115), on-base percentage (.220), slugging percentage (.154) and…
MLB Awards Watch: An epic MVP race, Cy Young picks and more
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Wednesday, 19 June 2019 08:38
Midway through the MLB season, the races for the 2019 awards are starting to take shape. Who is positioned to be at the center of this year's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year battles? ESPN's David Schoenfield and Bradford Doolittle use Doolittle's Awards Index formula and their own takes to break down who has the lead right now,…
Rangers designate lefty Smyly for assignment
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Thursday, 20 June 2019 11:37
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Drew Smyly struck out the last batter he faced for the Texas Rangers. That came right after the veteran left-hander, who already had lost his spot in the starting rotation, allowed three consecutive home runs in a five-pitch span.Smyly was designated for assignment by the Rangers on Thursday, two days after his last appearance.After not pitching in…
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