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Umpire ejects Jays pitching coach Walker in loss
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023 21:42
TORONTO -- Toronto Blue Jays pitching coach Pete Walker was ejected in the second inning of Tuesday night's 9-1 loss to the San Diego Padres for arguing balls and strikes with plate umpire Malachi Moore.Walker and Blue Jays manager John Schneider were unhappy with several calls in the first, including a two-strike pitch to Juan Soto that Moore called a…
Pirates ink top pick Skenes to record $9.2M deal
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023 21:42
Former LSU right-hander Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick in the 2023 draft, signed a contract that includes a record $9.2 million signing bonus with the Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday.Regarded as the best power pitching prospect since Stephen Strasburg, Skenes' deal eclipses the previous rookie record deal between the Detroit Tigers and 2020 No. 1 pick Spencer Torkelson ($8.42 million).Skenes'…
Dodgers' Kershaw 'pleased' after bullpen session
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023 21:42
BALTIMORE -- Los Angeles Dodgers left-hander Clayton Kershaw threw a bullpen session Tuesday, the latest step toward his return from left shoulder inflammation.Kershaw has not pitched since throwing six shutout innings June 27 at Colorado and is unlikely to return until next month."He was very pleased. He was right around 30 pitches, a little above that," manager Dave Roberts said…
Rangers give Langford, 'the perfect fit,' $8M bonus
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023 16:27
ARLINGTON, Texas -- Fourth overall draft pick Wyatt Langford, the catcher-turned-college outfielder who hit 47 homers at Florida the past two seasons, landed an $8 million signing bonus Tuesday that was the largest ever for a player drafted by the Texas Rangers."We think he's the perfect fit for what we're building here," Rangers general manager Chris Young said. "Who he…
Padres DFA infielder Odor, demote catcher Nola
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Tuesday, 18 July 2023 16:27
The struggling San Diego Padres designated infielder Rougned Odor for assignment and demoted catcher Austin Nola to Triple-A El Paso on Tuesday.San Diego also activated catcher Luis Campusano (thumb) from the 60-day injured list, promoted first baseman Alfonso Rivas and outfielder Taylor Kohlwey from El Paso and optioned infielder Brandon Dixon to El Paso.In addition, the Padres transferred right-hander Reiss…
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