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Cubs' Wieck to undergo second heart procedure
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Friday, 23 July 2021 12:19
CHICAGO -- For the second time in two years, Chicago Cubs lefty Brad Wieck will undergo a heart ablation procedure stemming from an irregular heartbeat, the team announced on Friday.Wieck, 29, who has been on the 10-day injured list since July 9 due to the ailment, was transferred to the 60-day injured list on Friday. He made 15 appearances this…
MLB to test electronic device for catcher signals
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Friday, 23 July 2021 11:06
The practice of catchers using their fingers to flash a combination of signs for pitchers to decipher, a strategy that is almost as old as the sport itself, could be on the verge of becoming obsolete.Major League Baseball will begin testing new technology that allows catchers to electronically communicate signs to pitchers at one of the lower minor league levels…
Sources: Mets finalizing deal for Rays lefty Hill
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Friday, 23 July 2021 11:06
The New York Mets are finalizing a deal to acquire left-handed starting pitcher Rich Hill from the Tampa Bay Rays, sources tell ESPN.Reliever Tommy Hunter and minor league catcher Matt Dyer are headed back to the Rays, sources tell ESPN.It's the second trade in two days for the Rays, who acquired slugger Nelson Cruz from the Minnesota Twins in a…
Cleveland announces name change to Guardians
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Friday, 23 July 2021 08:07
Known as the Indians since 1915, Cleveland's Major League Baseball team will next be called the Guardians.The ballclub announced the name change Friday with a video on Twitter narrated by actor Tom Hanks, ending months of internal discussions triggered by a national reckoning by institutions and teams to permanently drop logos and names considered racist.Together, we are all... pic.twitter.com/R5FnT4kv1I— Cleveland…
Roberts sticking with Jansen as Dodgers' closer
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Friday, 23 July 2021 02:09
Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts was steadfast that Kenley Jansen will remain his closer, after the San Francisco Giants again rallied against him Thursday night."I don't think all the blame should be on Kenley. The game should have been over a couple times in that inning," Roberts said after L.A.'s 5-3 loss -- and Jansen's third consecutive blown save.The…
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