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Clement's HR for Blue Jays a real eye-catcher
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 21:44
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTORONTO -- Ernie Clement homered for the third time in his past three games, and the Toronto Blue Jays used a five-run second inning to build an early lead and beat the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Thursday night.Clement's homer came on an out-of-the-strike zone fastball 4.6 feet off the ground from right-hander Mike Baumann. It was the…
Sinking Mariners fire Servais amid AL West slide
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 21:44
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Seattle Mariners, in desperate need of a spark with their season slipping away, fired longtime manager Scott Servais on Thursday. Dan Wilson, the longtime Mariners catcher who had been serving as a coordinator in the organization's minor league system, will replace him.The decision was made by Mariners president of baseball operations Jerry Dipoto -- a longtime friend…
Power Rankings: A tight race for the No. 1 spot
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 19:57
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe race for baseball's best record continues to be incredibly close -- with six teams separated by just two games and no team on pace for more than 96 wins. The last time that happened in a full season was 2007.As MLB's best clubs -- the Dodgers, Yankees, Orioles, Guardians, Phillies and Brewers -- fight for the top…
Sources: Reds to sign former Red Sox 1B Smith
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 12:11
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFirst baseman Dominic Smith is signing with the Cincinnati Reds after being released earlier this week by the Boston Red Sox, sources told ESPN.Smith, 29, who held down Boston's first-base job for the majority of the season, was let go after the return of Triston Casas, who had spent the previous four months on the injured list.Boston manager…
Source: Angels, GM Minasian reach new deal
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Thursday, 22 August 2024 12:11
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPerry Minasian, nearing the end of his initial four-year contract, will return as general manager of the Los Angeles Angels, a source close to the situation told ESPN on Thursday.Minasian and the Angels recently agreed to terms on a new deal that will keep him atop baseball operations, though the length of the new contract is unknown.The Angels…
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