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Posey back for possible final season with Giants
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 14:18
Buster Posey tried to watch every inning of San Francisco Giants baseball that he could last year, but he was busy.Most of his energy was spent caring for four children, particularly two adopted twin girls who were born eight weeks premature last summer. But he also found a useful way to keep his arm in shape -- by balling diapers…
Two Diamondbacks players test positive for virus
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 12:18
Two Arizona Diamondbacks players have tested positive for COVID-19 and didn't start practice with the team's pitchers and catchers Wednesday.Manager Torey Lovullo said veteran catcher Stephen Vogt received a positive result during intake testing and would miss at least the next 10 days. Pitching prospect Luis Frias tested positive a few days earlier and also didn't practice.This is Vogt's second…
Boone: 'Lot of talented people' in Yanks' rotation
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 12:49
TAMPA, Fla. -- The New York Yankees' 2021 season will rest on the potential of a pitching staff full of uncertainty. But regardless of any question marks, manager Aaron Boone hailed a new-look rotation that now boasts two-time Cy Young winner Corey Kluber and the second overall pick in the 2010 draft, Jameson Taillon."As I look at our pitching staff,…
Indians all-time saves leader Allen retires at 32
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 10:07
Cody Allen, the career leader in saves and relief appearances for the Cleveland Indians, has retired, the team posted Wednesday."From a 23rd round draft pick to the franchise saves [king]," the Indians posted on Twitter. "Congrats on a great career, Cody. Happy Retirement."Allen, who signed a minor league deal with the Texas Rangers prior to the 2020 season, did not…
Twins coach Bell takes leave for kidney cancer
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Wednesday, 17 February 2021 10:19
MINNEAPOLIS -- - Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell has taken an indefinite leave from the team because of kidney cancer.The 46-year-old Bell had surgery to remove the growth on Jan. 28, shortly after being diagnosed. He's been recovering at home with his family in Arizona."He's also very, very optimistic and also very encouraged and waiting for his return to…
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