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Ex-Mets GM Eppler banned for fabricating injuries

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Friday, 09 February 2024 17:04

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsFormer New York Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series on Friday by commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded that he directed the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots.No Mets medical or athletic training personnel were mentioned in the announcement by Major League Baseball.Manfred said in a statement that Eppler directed…

Ohtani feels like he's a rookie again with Dodgers

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Friday, 09 February 2024 17:04

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsGLENDALE, Ariz. -- Roughly 70 media members formed a half-circle around a small backdrop at the Los Angeles Dodgers' facility late Friday morning, waiting for Shohei Ohtani to conduct his first media session. About a dozen of them had shown up hours earlier, before the sun had fully risen, just to catch a glimpse of him driving into…

Phillies' Marsh out 3-4 weeks after knee surgery

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Friday, 09 February 2024 08:56

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPHILADELPHIA -- Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh had surgery on his left knee Friday and was expected to return to play in three to four weeks. The Phillies said Marsh would be ready by opening day on March 28 at Citizens Bank Park.Marsh was expected to open the season as the Phillies starting left fielder. The Phillies also have…

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Kluber retires

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Friday, 09 February 2024 08:56

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTwo-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber announced his retirement on social media Friday morning, ending a 13-year career.A three-time All-Star, Kluber won his first Cy Young with Cleveland in 2014 after going 18-9 with a 2.44 ERA. He won the award again in 2017, finishing 18-4 with a 2.25 ERA. View this post on Instagram…

Bo Jackson gets $21M in blackmail, stalking case

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Thursday, 08 February 2024 17:24

EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsATLANTA -- Former professional baseball and football player Vincent "Bo" Jackson, a running back who won the Heisman Trophy at Auburn, has won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him.The Feb. 2 decision included a permanent protective order barring Thomas Lee Anderson and his sister, Erica M.…

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