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Padres put Snell on IL, sign Velasquez to minors

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Thursday, 16 September 2021 00:33

San Diego Padres left-hander Blake Snell went on the 10-day injured list Wednesday due to a left adductor groin strain, the team announced.The Padres also signed right-hander Vince Velasquez to a minor league contract and recalled right-hander Shaun Anderson from Triple-A El Paso.Snell, 28, injured his groin in the first inning of Sunday's 8-0 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.…

Maddon: 'Surprised' if Trout returns to play in '21

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Thursday, 16 September 2021 00:33

CHICAGO -- Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout isn't expected to play the rest of the season, according to manager Joe Maddon.Trout, 30, has been out of action since mid-May with a right calf injury. With only weeks remaining in the regular season, Maddon doesn't see time being on his side."I'm not anticipating anything to change in regards to him…

Astros place Brantley on IL with knee soreness

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Wednesday, 15 September 2021 15:29

Houston Astros outfielder Michael Brantley has been placed on the injured list with right knee discomfort, manager Dusty Baker announced Wednesday.Brantley, whose .315 batting average puts him among the American League leaders, had missed the past three games for the AL West-leading Astros after leaving Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Angels due to soreness in the knee."It's not worse,…

Yelich to give away 10,000 tickets to Cards series

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Wednesday, 15 September 2021 09:19

Milwaukee Brewers star Christian Yelich is purchasing 10,000 tickets to an upcoming home series and giving them away for free, the team announced Wednesday.Yelich, 29, is buying the tickets in appreciation of the fans for next week's four-game series against the second-place St. Louis Cardinals."The fans are a big part of what we have accomplished this season," Yelich said in…

Inside the breathtaking rise of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

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Wednesday, 15 September 2021 06:40

ONE SURE SIGN of true charisma is a multitude of nicknames, and along with the legendary name he inherited, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the Toronto Blue Jays' powerful first baseman, also answers to Vlad Jr., Vladdy and Vladito. Then there's Plákata, which is more of a synonym for Guerrero than a nickname, the same way Beast Mode is just another way…

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