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A's announcer sorry after apparent racial slur
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Saturday, 06 May 2023 00:00
The Oakland Athletics said they are "working to address the situation" after play-by-play announcer Glen Kuiper apologized on the air for appearing to use a racial slur during a pregame segment before Friday's game at the Kansas City Royals.Kuiper appeared to say the slur on NBC Sports California when he referred to a visit to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum…
Harper given extra time for ovation in Philly return
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Friday, 05 May 2023 19:14
PHILADELPHIA -- Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper was saluted with a 25-second standing ovation prior to his first at-bat in Friday night's game against the Boston Red Sox.Harper was playing his first game in Philadelphia since he had Tommy John surgery on his right elbow in the offseason.Under baseball's new rules, players need to be in the batter's box and…
Fan falls into bullpen, delaying Red Sox-Phillies
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Friday, 05 May 2023 19:14
PHILADELPHIA -- A spectator fell over a protective railing and into the Red Sox bullpen while reaching for a baseball in the first inning of Boston's game against Philadelphia at Citizens Bank Park on Friday night.The fan was taken to the trauma center at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, according to medical personnel on the scene, after he tumbled one level…
Pirates place P Velasquez (elbow) on 15-day IL
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Friday, 05 May 2023 16:47
The Pittsburgh Pirates placed right-hander Vince Velasquez on the 15-day injured list Friday with inflammation in his pitching elbow.The Pirates also activated right-hander Chase De Jong from his rehab assignment and outrighted infielder Drew Maggi to Double-A Altoona.Velasquez clutched at his right elbow as he departed in the third inning of Pittsburgh's game against the Tampa Bay Rays on Thursday.…
Braves' Acuna back in lineup; Iglesias activated
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Friday, 05 May 2023 16:47
ATLANTA -- After a painful week, Ronald Acuna Jr. was back in the lineup for the Atlanta Braves on Friday night as they opened a weekend series against the Baltimore Orioles.The slugging right fielder left a victory at Miami the previous day after fouling a ball off his left knee. On Monday, he was plunked in the back of the…
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