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Scherzer out until midseason after back surgery
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Friday, 15 December 2023 10:00
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsTexas Rangers right-hander Max Scherzer will be sidelined until midseason after undergoing surgery for a herniated disk Thursday, according to the team.General manager Chris Young said Friday that Scherzer, who was removed from the roster during the World Series because of back discomfort, underwent surgery after injections and other less-invasive treatments didn't relieve the pain. Young said the…
St. Pete eyes Rays name change; team opposed
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 17:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- They began as the Tampa Bay Devil Rays in 1998, then shortened their name in 2007 to simply Tampa Bay Rays. Now, as plans for a new ballpark take shape, there's talk about changing the name again to reflect the team's actual location: the St. Petersburg Rays.The St. Petersburg City Council debated the possibility…
Flaherty, Tigers reach 1-year deal, sources say
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 17:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsRight-hander Jack Flaherty and the Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $14 million contract, sources told ESPN on Thursday, bringing another veteran arm to a Detroit team that's hoping to contend in the AL Central next season.The deal can max out at $15 million, with start-based bonuses of $250,000 for the 26th, $250,000 for the 28th and…
Ohtani dons Dodger blue, 'can't wait' to get going
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 17:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsLOS ANGELES -- Shohei Ohtani opened his first news conference with the Los Angeles Dodgers by dodging questions about whether he had a second Tommy John surgery."At the time of the announcement, we didn't know which way we were going to go. That's why I never said what type of procedure was going to be done," Ohtani said…
Sources: Rays agree to trade Glasnow to Dodgers
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Thursday, 14 December 2023 17:21
EmailPrintOpen Extended ReactionsThe Los Angeles Dodgers and Tampa Bay Rays are in agreement on a trade to send frontline starter Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN on Thursday. The deal is contingent on Glasnow signing a contract extension with Los Angeles, which the parties are hopeful will happen by Friday, according to sources.The window…
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