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Kershaw K's 4, allows no hits in spring debut
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Friday, 28 February 2020 15:37
PHOENIX -- Clayton Kershaw struck out four batters without allowing a hit in his spring training debut Friday, the first step toward a possible Opening Day start for the Los Angeles Dodgers.Kershaw, the Dodgers' longtime ace, faced a Milwaukee Brewers lineup with five expected regulars, including Brock Holt and Keston Hiura at the top of the order. He struck out…
Royals' Perez catches for first time since surgery
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Friday, 28 February 2020 16:06
SURPRISE, Ariz. -- Salvador Perez was back behind the plate for the first time since Tommy John surgery.The six-time All-Star caught the first four innings of the Kansas City Royals' 3-1 loss to a San Francisco split squad on Friday."I was super-excited to be back behind the home plate," Perez said. "I feel great. I feel good. I wasn't nervous."A…
Are the Astros really being targeted for hit-by-pitches this spring?
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Friday, 28 February 2020 06:29
The narrative is spreading rapidly in the early days of spring training, told with a certain taste of glee. The Astros are getting hit by a lot of pitches! The cheaters are getting their comeuppance! They're already being targeted and it's not even the regular season! There are Twitter accounts with names like Astros* Bean Counter and 2020 Astros Shame…
How much would MLB's playoff proposal really change things?
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Thursday, 27 February 2020 14:43
Just less than three weeks ago, news leaked that MLB was considering a new expanded playoff format that would blow up the bracket from 10 to 14 teams and add a reality-style selection show to the mix.I hated it.Look, I'm not a hot take guy. One of the reasons I am conservative about what I do on social media is…
Verlander (groin) throws 2 IP in simulated game
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Thursday, 27 February 2020 15:04
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- Justin Verlander pitched a two-inning simulated game on Thursday in place of what had been scheduled as his spring training debut, a switch made because of groin tightness."Actually, my dad sent me something last night: An ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure," the Houston Astros ace said.Scratched from Thursday's start, Verlander…
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