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What are Cubs playing for in second half? Joe Maddon's job, for starters
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Friday, 12 July 2019 05:50
CHICAGO -- Not long after the Chicago Cubs won the 2016 World Series, Theo Epstein dismissed criticism of manager Joe Maddon for another time. When it came down to winning a championship, the team president opined that only the result mattered -- not the process nor any of the controversial decision-making by the man in the dugout.The Cubs should view…
MLB second-half preview: Answering baseball's biggest questions
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Tuesday, 09 July 2019 09:19
The All-Star break is over. Time to get back to work.With the season officially resuming tonight, we look at the contenders, the train wrecks, the trade deadline and more.The contenders1. Midseason predictions reset: Who are your picks for the wild cards, division champs and World Series?Jeff Passan: The New York Yankees, Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros lead their respective divisions…
Report: RHP Miller, Brewers strike minors deal
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 18:08
Veteran right-hander Shelby Miller and the Milwaukee Brewers have agreed to a minor league deal, The Athletic reported Thursday.Miller was released by the Texas Rangers last week after the team had designated him for assignment.Looking to bounce back after a series of injuries, Miller signed a one-year, $2 million deal with the Rangers in the offseason, but he struggled mightily…
Bregman exits after taking grounder to chin
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 19:43
ARLINGTON, Texas -- All-Star infielder Alex Bregman left Houston's game at Texas on Thursday night after a ground ball bounced up and hit him on the chin.Manager AJ Hinch said during an in-game interview on the ESPN broadcast that it looked like Bregman's chin was split open. Hinch said Bregman wanted to stay in the game, but the team got…
Carrasco positive, determined amid cancer fight
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 19:53
CLEVELAND -- Carlos Carrasco's smile remains bright, his mood and outlook as positive as ever.Outwardly, the Indians right-hander doesn't seem different. He's determined not to let cancer change him."I never put anything bad on my mind," Carrasco said. "Everything's good. So I don't feel different. I just push myself to work more and get stronger."Diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukemia last…
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Stealing first gets a tryout in Atlantic League
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Royals finally call up 2011 first-rounder Starling
Thursday, 11 July 2019 08:48
Ortiz has third surgery after complications
Thursday, 11 July 2019 11:42
Marisnick suspended 2 games for Lucroy collision
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Red Sox release Thornburg to close chapter
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 18:38
'Robot umpires' debut in Atlantic League ASG
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 15:38
MLB's first pole-to-pole net up at ChiSox park
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 19:57
Bouton, ex-Yankee and 'Ball Four' author, dies
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 09:22
Mets' McNeil upset at All-Star scoreboard gaffe
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 08:10
Arrieta to pitch while Phillies evaluate elbow
Wednesday, 10 July 2019 02:10
MLBPA: Baseball doing poor job promoting Betts
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 23:33
Bieber, late addition to All-Star roster, wins MVP
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 23:25
Shane Bieber rocks, home crowd rules on Cleveland's All-Star night
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 20:33
Fighting cancer, Carrasco saluted in 5th at ASG
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Manfred says Wahoo ban, All-Star bid not linked
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 13:39
Follow live: MLB's best square off in All-Star Game
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 15:31
Latest updates from MLB All-Star Week in Cleveland
Tuesday, 09 July 2019 10:01
'Meaningful free agency' among MLBPA's priorities
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