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Fernando Tatis Jr. and MLB's Most Exciting Player every year since he was born
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Tuesday, 09 July 2019 07:40
When each night of baseball begins, the player I want to watch more than any other is Fernando Tatis Jr. There are scores of players I'm interested in, hot streaks to follow, stat chases to track, pennant races to care about, matchups, backstories, new players, breakouts, a constantly changing treasure map of where the good stuff is. But more constant…
Stealing first gets a tryout in Atlantic League
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 10:00
Batters in the Atlantic League will get the chance to steal first base in a new series of experimental rules announced Thursday.As the independent minor league prepares to expand the use of "robot umpires" leaguewide, Major League Baseball and the Atlantic League added four more rules to the second half of the season.Batters may try to steal first base on…
Royals finally call up 2011 first-rounder Starling
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 10:46
Bubba Starling is finally getting the call to the majors with the Kansas City Royals after being selected fifth overall by the team in the 2011 draft.The 26-year-old outfielder, a career .244 hitter in eight minor league seasons, is hitting .310 this season in his first full season with Triple-A Omaha, with seven home runs and 38 RBIs in 72…
Ortiz has third surgery after complications
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 08:48
Former Boston Red Sox slugger David Ortiz underwent a third surgery earlier this week because of complications from the gunshot wound he suffered last month in the Dominican Republic.Ortiz's wife, Tiffany, announced the latest surgery in a statement released Thursday by the Red Sox. She did not disclose details about the complications but said Ortiz is "recovering well and in…
Marisnick suspended 2 games for Lucroy collision
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Thursday, 11 July 2019 11:42
Houston Astros outfielder Jake Marisnick was suspended two games on Thursday for his collision with Los Angeles Angels catcher Jonathan Lucroy in Houston on Sunday.Lucroy was hospitalized after suffering a concussion and a broken nose in the collision at home plate. Marisnick was called out for colliding with Lucroy."After thoroughly reviewing the play from all angles, I have concluded that…
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