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Former Cardinals OF Chris Duncan dies at 38
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Friday, 06 September 2019 22:39
ST. LOUIS -- Chris Duncan, a former outfielder who helped the St. Louis Cardinals win the 2006 World Series, died Friday. He was 38.Duncan, the son of former St. Louis pitching coach Dave Duncan and brother of former major leaguer Shelley Duncan, died of brain cancer in his hometown of Tucson, Arizona."The Cardinals are deeply saddened by the passing of…
Twins RHP Pineda given 60-game suspension
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Saturday, 07 September 2019 12:31
Minnesota Twins right-hander Michael Pineda has been suspended 60 games without pay after testing positive for Hydrochlorothiazid, in violation of MLB's joint drug prevention and treatment program.Pineda originally was suspended for 80 games, but the ban was reduced to 60 on appeal, as a compelling case was made that the banned diuretic he used was not a masking agent for…
Cubs' rotation problems piling up, putting their playoff hopes at risk
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Friday, 06 September 2019 21:46
MILWAUKEE -- It's the key unit of the Cubs' roster that is supposed to lead them to the postseason, but Chicago's high-priced starting rotation is as big a crapshoot as any part of its game right now. On Friday night, against the Brewers, left-hander Cole Hamels continued a disturbing trend for this rotation when he took his team out of…
Harper plunked by Matz; exits with hand injury
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Friday, 06 September 2019 18:57
NEW YORK -- Philadelphia Phillies right fielder Bryce Harper exited Friday night's game against the New York Mets with a right-hand contusion after he was hit on the right hand by a pitch from Mets starter Steven Matz in the third inning.Harper, batting with one out and a runner on third, was ahead in the count 1-0 when Matz's 93…
Cubs' Baez to get MRI on thumb, remains out
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Friday, 06 September 2019 18:15
MILWAUKEE -- Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez will get an MRI on his left thumb Saturday as he continues to remain out of the lineup after jamming it on a headfirst slide last Sunday."When he came in today [Friday] he tried to swing," manager Joe Maddon said. "It still didn't feel right. As opposed to continually waiting, we just want…
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