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Sources: Rockies' Condon gets record-tying bonus
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Friday, 19 July 2024 14:30
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Colorado Rockies and slugger Charlie Condon are in agreement on a deal that includes a $9.25 million signing bonus, tying the Major League Baseball record for up-front money to a drafted player, sources told ESPN.Condon, taken with the No. 3 pick in Sunday's draft, matches the bonus given to the No. 2 pick, Chase Burns, by Cincinnati…
Cubs dismiss Suzuki's interpreter in third season
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Friday, 19 July 2024 14:30
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Japanese interpreter of Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki was dismissed by the team prior to Friday's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.Interpreter Toy Matsushita had been with the organization since Suzuki's arrival in 2022."Essentially we just made the decision moving forward that we could be in a good spot without Toy," Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. "We've built…
Nats starter Gray set for season-ending surgery
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Friday, 19 July 2024 14:10
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsWASHINGTON -- Nationals right-hander Josiah Gray will have season-ending surgery for a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, the team announced Friday.It won't be clear until Dr. Keith Meister operates on the elbow Wednesday in Texas whether Gray's injury will require an internal brace or Tommy John ligament-replacement surgery. The latter procedure could…
Jays' Votto starting in Triple-A after injury rehab
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Friday, 19 July 2024 10:47
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBUFFALO, N.Y. -- Toronto Blue Jays infielder Joey Votto is scheduled to start for the Triple-A Buffalo Bisons on Friday after missing time with ankle and lower back issues.The six-time All-Star will play for the Herd as they host the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.Votto, 40, was the 2010 National League MVP. He's played 2,056 games during a 17-year major league…
Who can contend with the big five? Second-half preview, rankings, playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams
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Friday, 19 July 2024 05:29
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThis season has been both predictable and unexpected. We've seen typical MLB powerhouses, such as the New York Yankees, re-emerge from down seasons, but we've also seen surprises such as the Cleveland Guardians having the best record in the American League or the Atlanta Braves going 13-14 in May.Meanwhile, the Texas Rangers and Arizona Diamondbacks seem to have…
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