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HOFer Bob Gibson says he has pancreatic cancer
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Saturday, 13 July 2019 20:09
Hall of Fame right-hander Bob Gibson, who won the Cy Young and National League MVP awards in 1968, sent a letter to living Hall of Famers informing them he is battling pancreatic cancer.Gibson, widely considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time, was diagnosed with cancer several weeks ago, his longtime agent, Dick Zitzmann, told the St. Louis Post-Dispatch.Zitzmann…
RHP Giles' hurt elbow potentially due to massage
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Saturday, 13 July 2019 17:50
Toronto Blue Jays closer Ken Giles was unavailable for Saturday's game against the New York Yankees because of nerve inflammation in his right elbow that potentially stemmed from a massage he had over the All-Star break, manager Charlie Montoyo said.A possible trade target, Giles missed 10 days in June with a mild case of elbow inflammation, but Montoyo noted that…
Red Sox start playoff push, get Cashner from O's
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Saturday, 13 July 2019 15:43
The Boston Red Sox have acquired right-hander Andrew Cashner from the Baltimore Orioles in exchange for minor leaguers Elio Prado and Noelberth Romero, the teams announced Saturday.Boston, which is looking for a starter with Nathan Eovaldi slated to go to the bullpen when he comes off the injured list, also received cash considerations in the deal.Red Sox president Dave Dombrowski…
Nats' Scherzer put on injured list with back strain
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Saturday, 13 July 2019 16:35
The Washington Nationals have placed ace Max Scherzer on the injured list with a mid-back strain, the team announced Saturday.The move is retroactive to July 10, meaning Scherzer, who had experienced soreness in his middle back after his last start, is eligible to return July 20.He had originally been scheduled to start Sunday, but manager Dave Martinez said Friday that…
Rangers' frustrated Chavez offers glasses to ump
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Saturday, 13 July 2019 10:23
For a baseball fan to shout the suggestion that an umpire needs glasses is nothing new. For a pitcher to offer an umpire his glasses, however ...Texas Rangers pitcher Jesse Chavez did just that against the Houston Astros on Friday night.Frustrated with the strike zone, Chavez removed his glasses and offered them to plate umpire Rob Drake as he walked…
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