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Righty Zimmermann, two-time All-Star, retires
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Tuesday, 11 May 2021 08:33
Right-hander Jordan Zimmermann, a two-time All-Star who threw the first no-hitter in Washington Nationals history, announced his retirement after 13 major league seasons.The Wisconsin native had been pitching for his home-state Milwaukee Brewers this season and had a 7.94 ERA in 5⅔ innings pitched. His final appearance was Friday, when he pitched two scoreless innings against the Miami Marlins."I have…
Sources: Mariners expected to call up OF Kelenic
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Monday, 10 May 2021 20:02
The Seattle Mariners are expected to call up their top prospect Jarred Kelenic on Thursday, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN's Jeff Passan.Kelenic, the No. 6 pick in the 2018 amateur draft, is ranked as the No. 3 prospect in baseball, according to ESPN's Kiley McDaniel.While things can change, the plan is to promote Kelenic, an outfielder, for the…
Pirates DFA slumping veteran INF Todd Frazier
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Monday, 10 May 2021 14:24
PITTSBURGH -- Two-time All-Star infielder Todd Frazier was designated for assignment by the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday after hitting .086 in 13 games.Frazier, 35, had just three hits in 35 at-bats with no home runs and four RBIs.The Pirates made the move to open a roster spot for outfielder Ben Gamel, who was claimed off waivers Sunday from the Cleveland…
Mets to put deGrom on IL with side tightness
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Monday, 10 May 2021 14:24
NEW YORK -- Jacob deGrom will be placed on the injured list by the New York Mets with tightness in his right side, a move that will keep the ace from taking the mound until May 20 at the earliest.The Mets said an MRI on Sunday night was "clean of any issues." The team said it will place deGrom on…
The State of Baseball: Inside the biggest questions MLB is facing with the future of the sport at stake
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Monday, 10 May 2021 05:21
Baseball finds itself at a crossroads.The players on the field have never been more talented, but increased velocity from pitchers has led to record strikeout totals and low batting averages. There is a new generation of stars emerging, but with every bat flip comes another conversation about whether it violates the unwritten rules. Major League Baseball is exploring new rules…
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Arenado homers vs. former team as Cards sweep
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DeGrom exits with side tightness, to have MRI
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Rangers activate Davis, who started season on IL
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Buxton's hot start interrupted by another IL stint
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Mays arrives in style as Giants celebrate his 90th
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La Russa: 'No fit' for Pujols on stacked White Sox
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Rat? Raccoon? Mets' in-game debate causes stir
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Reds' Miley stifles Indians for MLB's 4th no-hitter
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Indians' Perez out months after finger surgery
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Phillies getting Segura, Harper back in lineup
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Verlander making progress, throwing from 90 feet
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Home run: Ex-manager Bobby V. in mayoral race
Thursday, 06 May 2021 23:55
Giants' Robinson hitless in return to pro baseball
Thursday, 06 May 2021 20:07
Rockies minor leaguer gets 80-game drug ban
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