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Maddon on Shohei MVP talk: 'It's not even close'
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Tuesday, 27 July 2021 00:25
Shohei Ohtani's 99th pitch in the Los Angeles Angels' win Monday against the visiting Colorado Rockies was clocked at 100 mph. It ended the top of the seventh inning and registered as his 100th strikeout of 2021, a year in which he has also accumulated a major-league-leading 35 home runs before the end of July.No pitcher who has ever recorded…
Talks stall, but Buxton wants to stay with Twins
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Monday, 26 July 2021 20:51
MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton doesn't have a new contract yet. He doesn't have a target return date from his current injury, either.The Minnesota Twins center fielder still has a strong desire to remain with the organization, however, despite his eligibility for free agency following next season.Buxton said Monday that negotiations on an extension were still open, even though his agent…
Athletics near deal for Cubs' Chafin, sources say
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Monday, 26 July 2021 20:51
CHICAGO -- The Oakland Athletics are finalized a trade for Chicago Cubs left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin, sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan on Monday night.The trade is pending the review of medical records. Once finalized, the Cubs are expected to get two prospects from the Athletics in return.Chafin, 31, is having a stellar season. In 43 appearances, he has given…
Indians claim LHP Young off waivers from D-backs
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Monday, 26 July 2021 17:11
CLEVELAND -- The Cleveland Indians claimed left-hander Alex Young off waivers from the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday.Young went 2-6 with a 6.26 ERA in two stints with the Diamondbacks this season. He made 30 appearances and two starts before being designated for assignment on July 21.The Indians optioned the 27-year-old, a second-round draft pick from Texas Christian in 2015, to…
Yankees deal 2 prospects for Pirates RHP Holmes
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Monday, 26 July 2021 17:11
The New York Yankees, facing some important decisions with Friday's trade deadline looming, on Monday acquired right-handed reliever Clay Holmes from the Pittsburgh Pirates for minor league infielders Diego Castillo and Hoy Park.Holmes is 3-2 with a 4.93 ERA in 44 relief appearances with the Pirates this year. In four seasons with Pittsburgh, he is 5-7 with a 5.57 ERA…
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Indians' Francona sent home with head cold
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Red Sox's Rodriguez (migraine symptoms) exits
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Bauer restraining order hearing ppd. to Aug. 2
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