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Yanks' Britton removes himself from closer role
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Saturday, 14 August 2021 18:55
CHICAGO -- New York Yankees reliever Zack Britton told manager Aaron Boone to remove him from his current role as the team's closer after his latest blown save of the season. Britton spoke to Boone in the wake of giving up the walk-off 2-run shot hit by White Sox All-Star shortstop Tim Anderson in Chicago's a 9-8 win over the…
Sale fans 8 for Red Sox, wins 1st start since '19
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Saturday, 14 August 2021 18:55
BOSTON -- Bolstered by Chris Sale's first major league appearance in just over two years, the Boston Red Sox hit five homers while pounding Baltimore 16-2 on Saturday, handing the Orioles their 10th straight loss.Sale, 32, completed his return from Tommy John surgery by pitching five innings, giving up two runs on consecutive homers by Austin Hays and Trey Mancini…
Report: Protective order sought for Bauer in '20
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Saturday, 14 August 2021 10:32
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Trevor Bauer -- already on administrative leave by Major League Baseball following allegations of sexual misconduct -- was given a temporary order of protection last year after allegedly physically abusing an Ohio woman and making a death threat toward her, according to The Washington Post.According to sealed court records and other documentation obtained by the Post,…
Mets put Baez on injured list with back spasms
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Friday, 13 August 2021 17:55
NEW YORK -- The New York Mets put newly acquired infielder Javier Baez on the 10-day injured list with back spasms before Friday night's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.Báez was injured in the fifth inning of Sunday's game in Philadelphia when the Mets said he had left hip soreness. He has not started the last three games and came…
Crawford, Giants reach 2-year, $32M extension
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Friday, 13 August 2021 15:53
The San Francisco Giants and shortstop Brandon Crawford have agreed to a two-year, $32 million contract extension, the team announced Friday.The agreement, which has a base salary of $16 million for each season, runs through the 2023 season.The 34-year-old Crawford, who has selected to the All-Star Game for a third time this season, has a .296 batting average with 19…
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