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Twins' Buxton, just off IL, fractures hand on HBP
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Tuesday, 22 June 2021 00:58
In just his third game since returning from an extended absence, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton suffered a left hand fracture when he was hit by a pitch during Monday night's 7-5 extra-inning win over the visiting Cincinnati Reds.Buxton, who missed 40 games with a strained right hip before returning to action on Saturday, was hit by a 94…
Indians RHP Civale exits with finger injury
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Monday, 21 June 2021 22:48
CHICAGO -- Cleveland Indians right-hander Aaron Civale left Monday night's 4-0 win against the Chicago Cubs with an injured middle finger on his pitching hand.Civale, who leads the majors with 10 wins, had a 3-2 count on Eric Sogard with two out in the fifth inning when he was visited by manager Terry Francona and a trainer. The trainer examined…
Cubs' Baez benched in loss: Lost track of the outs
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Monday, 21 June 2021 22:48
CHICAGO -- Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez was benched by manager David Ross after forgetting how many outs there were and getting doubled off first base in the fourth inning of Monday's 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Indians."We have to make sure we're focused and locked in during the game," Ross said afterward. "Sometimes our frustrations can distract us a…
MLB umps begin crackdown on sticky substances
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Monday, 21 June 2021 22:48
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Jacob deGrom was stopped coming off the mound after retiring the side in order in the first inning, and chuckled as he handed his glove and cap over to the umpire. The New York Mets ace then undid his belt buckle as requested, showing there was no goop there either.This was no sticky situation for the two-time…
Mets fire two employees after workplace review
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Monday, 21 June 2021 15:12
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets have fired two high-ranking employees and will overhaul their legal and human resources departments on the recommendation of independent investigators hired to review the organization following allegations of sexual misconduct against former manager Mickey Callaway.Callaway, fired in October 2019 for on-field performance, was banned by Major League Baseball through at least 2022 in…
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