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Keuchel looks to be ready to join Braves quickly
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Friday, 07 June 2019 21:19
MIAMI -- Left-hander Dallas Keuchel says he doesn't expect to need much time tuning up in the minors before he joins his new team, the Atlanta Braves.The team confirmed Friday night that the 2015 American League Cy Young Award winner had agreed to a one-year contract. He's scheduled to pitch Saturday for Triple-A Gwinnett.During a conference call, Keuchel said he…
Nationals sign Bichette Jr. to minor league deal
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Friday, 07 June 2019 12:36
The Washington Nationals have agreed to a minor league deal with Dante Bichette Jr. after purchasing his contract from the High Point Rockers of the Independent League.Bichette, 26, was hitting .397/.424/.529 for the Rockers after being cut from the Yankees' minor league system. A former first-round draft pick of the Yankees, he never got past Double-A and was cut in…
Kimbrel: Process tough, but glad I'm with Cubs
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Friday, 07 June 2019 12:41
CHICAGO -- After months of waiting to join a team -- he says the wait was harder on his friends and family -- elite closer Craig Kimbrel arrived at Wrigley Field on Friday declaring himself ready for action.Kimbrel, 31, signed a three-year deal with the Chicago Cubs after becoming a free agent way back in October."Am I surprised?" Kimbrel asked…
Gregorius activated 8 months after TJ surgery
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Friday, 07 June 2019 11:18
CLEVELAND -- Eight months after undergoing offseason Tommy John surgery, Didi Gregorius is back in a big league uniform, and he's using social media to indicate just how excited he is about that opportunity.The New York Yankees shortstop returned Friday from his rehab assignment at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, reinstated off the Yankees' 60-day injured list. He is expected to make his…
MLB Weekend Watch: Picks, analysis and what we're excited to see
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Friday, 07 June 2019 06:23
Among this weekend's most intriguing matchups are Cubs-Cardinals and Red Sox-Rays, series with some strong feelings attached to them, even in early June. Plus, will the Astros rake the Orioles' homer-happy pitching? Who will come out on top in a showdown between phenoms past and present?Here's what we're most excited to see:Over the past few weeks, the Chicago Cubs and…
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