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Twins acquire RHP Tonkin, put OF Kepler on IL
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 15:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Minnesota Twins acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the New York Mets for cash considerations Tuesday.To make room for Tonkin on the 26-man roster, the Twins placed outfielder Max Kepler on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to Sunday) with a right knee contusion.Tonkin, 34, went 0-2 with a 4.50 ERA in three relief appearances this season, his first…
Wakefield children join in '04 Red Sox celebration
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 15:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- When the Red Sox swept the St. Louis Cardinals to capture the World Series title in 2004 to end their 86-year title drought, Johnny Damon was one of the first to grab the trophy. He immediately found Tim Wakefield, who'd bounced back after giving up a season-ending home run to the Yankees in the 2003 playoffs.As…
Nats P Gray put on IL with elbow, forearm issue
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 15:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsSAN FRANCISCO -- Washington Nationals Opening Day starter Josiah Gray went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow and forearm problem, among of a series of pitchers hurt around the majors early this season.Gray, a right-hander who was an NL All-Star last season, is 0-2 with a 14.04 ERA in 2024. The IL move was…
Pirates closer, area native Bednar booed at home
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 15:36
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsPITTSBURGH -- David Bednar's first three seasons in Pittsburgh largely have been charmed ones as the hometown kid developed into a two-time All-Star closer for a team convinced it's on the rise.And while the Pirates may be on their way to contention, Bednar is faltering. The right-hander blew his third save in four chances on Tuesday when Detroit…
Red Sox righty Pivetta to IL with elbow strain
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Tuesday, 09 April 2024 11:22
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsBOSTON -- The Red Sox placed right-hander Nick Pivetta on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow flexor strain, their latest key player to be sidelined in a week.Boston is off to a 7-3 start and hosts Baltimore in its home opener Tuesday. Pivetta (1-1, 0.82 ERA) has made two starts this season, allowing one run…
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