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Judge called players-only talk over Yankees' woes
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Friday, 02 July 2021 21:07
NEW YORK -- The New York Yankees held a players-only meeting earlier this week, called by All-Star outfielder Aaron Judge, to air out their issues amid a deepening slump.Judge said that he requested the sit-down on Tuesday to speak to the struggling Yankees as a group but declined to offer specifics on what exactly was discussed."Just [had] some things on…
Kazmir, Starling added to U.S. baseball roster
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Friday, 02 July 2021 14:40
NEW YORK -- Two of the Tampa Bay Rays' young arms will share much of the burden when the U.S. tries for its first Olympic baseball gold medal since 2000.Shane Baz, a 22-year-old Double-A right-hander, was added to the 24-man roster to join 25-year-old Triple-A righty Joe Ryan. They will be starting pitchers for manager Mike Scioscia's team in Japan…
White Sox send slumping slugger Mercedes down
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Friday, 02 July 2021 14:40
DETROIT -- The Chicago White Sox demoted slumping slugger Yermín Mercedes on Friday and recalled Jake Burger from Triple-A Charlotte, putting the infielder in the majors after two Achilles tendon injuries and a stint with a local Missouri league.The AL Central-leading White Sox also reinstated outfielder Adam Eaton from the 10-day injured list and optioned right-hander Zack Burdi to their…
Biden salutes Dodgers during White House visit
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Friday, 02 July 2021 14:40
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden praised sports' ability to heal and bring a nation together in a time of crisis as he hosted the World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers at the White House on Friday.The Dodgers, who captured the title by defeating the Tampa Bay Rays last October, were the first team to be honored at the White House…
Bauer placed on leave amid sexual assault claims
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Friday, 02 July 2021 14:40
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer, facing allegations of sexual assault, was placed on seven-day administrative leave by Major League Baseball on Friday, a decision that will prevent him from making his scheduled start on Sunday.Bauer, whose side has denied the allegations, has declined to appeal MLB's decision."We reaffirm our original statement and refute [the woman's] allegations in the strongest…
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