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Kinsler: Post-HR outburst not directed at fans
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Friday, 17 May 2019 01:06
SAN DIEGO -- Ian Kinsler hit a mighty three-run homer to put the San Diego Padres ahead of the Pittsburgh Pirates, and then had a profane outburst as he crossed home and then again in the dugout.Many fans on social media felt it was directed at them, and manager Andy Green said it "was not the right response."Kinsler, who hasn't…
How the Nationals won a series for the first time in a month
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 18:28
WASHINGTON -- Nothing has come easy for the 2019 Washington Nationals.That includes simple tasks like ... winning a series. On Thursday, the Nationals eked out a 7-6 victory over the visiting New York Mets, giving them their first series win in a month.Since taking two of three from the as-expected lowly Giants in mid-April, the almost-as-lowly-but-surprisingly-so Nats hadn't come out…
Mariners recall OF Mallex Smith from Triple-A
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 14:34
SEATTLE -- The Seattle Mariners have recalled outfielder Mallex Smith after a couple of weeks with Triple-A Tacoma to work on his approach at the plate.Seattle optioned infielder Shed Long to Tacoma to make room for Smith ahead of Thursday's series opener against Minnesota.Smith was sent to the minors on April 30 after hitting just .165 in 27 games. Smith…
Nationals' Sanchez likely headed to injured list
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 16:18
WASHINGTON -- Nationals starter Anibal Sanchez is likely headed to the injured list after leaving Thursday's game in the second inning with a hamstring injury, manager Davey Martinez said.With one out, Sanchez walked Brandon Nimmo. Immediately after the pitch, the team's medical staff visited Sanchez on the mound. Following a brief consultation, the veteran righty yelled into his glove and…
Reports: Rockies to call up top prospect Rodgers
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 14:18
The Colorado Rockies will recall top prospect Brendan Rodgers on Friday, according to multiple reports.Rodgers, an infielder, was ranked as the No. 28 overall prospect in Major League Baseball prior to this season by ESPN's Keith Law.He is hitting .356 with nine home runs and 21 RBIs this season in 35 games for Triple-A Albuquerque.Rodgers, 22, has primarily played shortstop…
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 15:11
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Thursday, 16 May 2019 01:37
Maeda strikes out 12, drives in 2 to carry L.A.
Thursday, 16 May 2019 13:50
Twins designate struggling Reed for assignment
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 13:58
Joey Gallo, king of baseball's Three True Outcomes era
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 21:52
Darvish's slow approach fuels 11-strikeout night
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 21:29
Braves' Riley a smashing success in MLB debut
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 17:38
Greinke exits in eighth with abdominal tightness
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 18:54
Yanks' Andujar to have season-ending surgery
Wednesday, 15 May 2019 21:32
Real or not? Mike Soroka the best rookie over first quarter of season
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 22:24
Andrus exits early; Ragans needs 2nd TJ surgery
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 22:48
Garver shines in Twins' win, but exits with injury
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 20:59
Vlad Jr. hits first MLB HR, then goes deep again
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 21:47
Real or not? Sale's exit costs him a shot at 20 K's
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 19:05
Yankees pick up 1B/DH Morales from A's
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 17:41
Boone: Andujar's decision on surgery likely soon
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 18:01
King Felix expected out 4-6 weeks with lat strain
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 09:10
MLB places Dodgers' Urias on leave after arrest
Tuesday, 14 May 2019 19:50
Sale has 17 K's in 7 IP; pulled after 108 pitches
Monday, 13 May 2019 16:40
White Sox lose pitchers Rodon, Jones for season
Monday, 13 May 2019 21:21