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Yanks rub Chapman from IL after tattoo recovery

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Saturday, 17 September 2022 07:26

MILWAUKEE -- New York Yankees reliever Aroldis Chapman returned from the injured list after missing nearly a month due to a leg infection he sustained from a tattoo.The AL East-leading Yankees activated Chapman on Friday before dropping their 3-game series opener, 7-6, at Milwaukee. They designated right-hander Ryan Weber for assignment.Chapman, 34, is 2/3 with a 4.70 ERA and nine…

Astros clinch playoff berth on Alvarez's 3-HR night

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Saturday, 17 September 2022 07:26

HOUSTON -- Ace Justin Verlander had just wrapped up another strong start and was in the dugout in the fifth inning when Yordan Alvarez launched his third spectacular home run of the night for the Houston Astros.The cameras panned to Verlander, eyes wide as he admired his teammate's handiwork."It's pretty cool when a major league player can make other major…

Red-hot Pujols mashes 698th career home run

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Saturday, 17 September 2022 07:26

ST. LOUIS -- Cardinals slugger Albert Pujols hit his 698th career home run Friday night in a 6-5 win over the Cincinnati Reds.With one out in the sixth inning, Pujols, 42, swung at the first pitch from reliever Raynel Espinal, an 84 mph slider, and launched a 427-foot shot out to left field. The two-run shot on Friday tied the…

John Stearns, 4-time All-Star for Mets, dies at 71

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Friday, 16 September 2022 08:49

John Stearns, a four-time National League All-Star during his 10 seasons with the New York Mets, died Thursday night at the age of 71 in Denver, the team announced.Stearns, who had attended the Mets' Old Timers' Day at Citi Field last month, had prostate cancer.Stearns entered the majors with the Philadelphia Phillies in 1974 after being selected with the No.…

Braves reinstate star 2B Albies from 60-day IL

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Friday, 16 September 2022 08:49

The Atlanta Braves have activated star second baseman Ozzie Albies from the 60-day injured list.Albies had not played for the Braves since breaking his left foot in June after making an awkward swing. He had been on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Gwinnett that included a 5-for-5 performance with a game-winning home run Tuesday.Prior to the injury, Albies was hitting…

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