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What we learned from Week 1 of MLB's sticky-stuff crackdown
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Tuesday, 29 June 2021 14:42
There has been a full week of MLB games since the league officially began its crackdown on pitchers using foreign substances.Among the ... highlights? Washington Nationals ace Max Scherzer -- a future Hall of Famer -- was less than pleased about being inspected for the sticky stuff by umpires last Tuesday, specifically on the third occasion, which was prompted by…
Wife of White Sox/Bulls owner Reinsdorf dies
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Monday, 28 June 2021 18:36
Martyl Reinsdorf, the wife of longtime Chicago White Sox and Bulls owner Jerry Reinsdorf, died Monday after a long illness, the major league team said in a news release.Martyl Reinsdorf, 85, designed five of the Bulls' six NBA championship rings, as well as the White Sox's World Series championship ring in 2005. She was as philanthropic as she was creative,…
Yanks' prospect Dominguez, 18, makes pro debut
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Monday, 28 June 2021 18:36
NEW YORK -- Outfielder Jasson Dominguez, signed by the New York Yankees in July 2019 for $5.1 million, went 0-for-2 with a walk Monday in his professional debut for the Florida Complex League Yankees against the FCL East Tigers.The 18-year-old hit leadoff and played center field for the rookie level team, going 0-for-2 with a strikeout and foul popup to…
Pirates' Kranick to minors after perfect debut
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Monday, 28 June 2021 16:35
DENVER -- The Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Max Kranick to Triple-A Indianapolis on Monday, a day after he pitched five perfect innings to win his major league debut.The Pirates, who are using a six-man rotation, recalled right-hander Cody Ponce from Indianapolis.Kranick retired all 15 batters he faced Sunday against the St. Louis Cardinals before a lengthy rain delay forced him…
Trout on 60-day IL, out until after All-Star break
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Monday, 28 June 2021 16:35
NEW YORK -- Mike Trout was transferred to the 60-day injured list by the Los Angeles Angels on Monday, ruling out his return until after the All-Star break.Trout swung a bat Monday in a batting cage for the first time since he strained his right calf on May 17."He's doing really well, actually," Angels manager Joe Maddon said before a…
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