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Duffy thriving after missing entire 2017 season
Matt Duffy entered Wednesday night's game against the Astros with the sixth-highest batting average in the American League at .317, which is quite a marvel after he missed all of 2017 with a heel injury..
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Buxton's toe feeling good in rehab games
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been making good progress with his fractured left toe while on his rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester, manager Paul Molitor said Wednesday..
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Tony Kemp selling 'Hugs for Homers' shirts for charity
Astros infielder/outfielder Tony Kemp has taken his "Hugs for Homers" campaign to new levels by helping get T-shirts made that depict him in the arms of slugger Evan Gattis..
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Yankees mourn death of pitching guru Connors
Billy Connors, a longtime pitching coach and executive who pitched for the Cubs and Mets, died on Monday. He was 76..
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Corban Joseph optioned to Triple-A
The Orioles announced Wednesday that infielder Corban Joseph was optioned to Triple-A Norfolk to make room for Andrew Cashner's return from the disabled list..
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Martin Perez nearly ready for rehab assignment
Rangers left-hander Martin Perez threw approximately 75 pitches without any issues on Wednesday and he is hoping to be sent out on a rehab assignment on Monday..
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Nats hopeful Harper will break out of slump
As one of the worst slumps of Bryce Harper's career continues, the Nationals continue to have confidence their superstar slugger is on the verge of a breakout..
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Braun misses finale due to thumb procedure
Ryan Braun missed the Brewers' series finale against the Pirates on Wednesday while undergoing cryotherapy on his troublesome right thumb in Los Angeles, a procedure he's occasionally undergone since 2014 to relieve nerve pain..
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Gardner likely to sit until Friday, avoid DL
Although Brett Gardner has been out of the Yankees' starting lineup for four straight days with right knee inflammation, he and manager Aaron Boone seem confident that the outfielder will avoid a trip to the disabled list..
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Giants back Holland with 5-run inning in win
Starter Derek Holland spent the first six innings Wednesday just trying to keep the Giants close, then saw his work rewarded with San Francisco erupting for five runs in the sixth en route to a 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins at AT&T Park..
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Ichiro in the Derby? Good one, skipper
Mariners manager Scott Servais was just having fun, suggesting on a SiriusXM MLB Network Radio show on Wednesday that Ichiro Suzuki should take part in the Home Run Derby at next month's All-Star Game festivities at Nationals Park in Washington..
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MLB, Rise Against Hunger team up for needy
One thing we know: Major League Baseball cares about people around the world. On Wednesday afternoon, MLB and Rise Against Hunger hosted a food packaging event in the MLB building on Park Avenue..
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A's recall Bash Bros with back-to-back homers
The A's blasted back-to-back homers in consecutive innings for the first time since the Bash Brothers' heyday of 1997 to take the finale in San Diego. Franklin Barreto, Josh Phegley, Mark Canha and Matt Olson provided the thunder, backing an excellent start from Frankie Montas (6 2/3 IP, 1 ER), and .
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A's recall Bash Bros with back-to-back homers
The A's blasted back-to-back homers in consecutive innings in Wednesday afternoon's series finale against the Padres at Petco Park..
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Helped by D, Lester in charge as Cubs blank LA
Backed by several sharp defensive plays and Kyle Schwarber's second homer in as many games, Jon Lester fired seven solid innings as the Cubs shut out the Dodgers, 4-0, at Wrigley Field. Jason Heyward threw a runner out at the plate and Albert Almora Jr. and Javier Baez made diving plays as the Dodge.
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Kluber first to 11 wins as Tribe routs White Sox
Corey Kluber returned to his dominant form, limiting the White Sox to one hit over seven stellar innings, as the Indians completed a three-game series sweep. Jose Ramirez pounced on Chicago starter Reynaldo Lopez in the first with a three-run homer, and Jason Kipnis capped a six-run sixth inning wit.
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Eric Dier warns England teammates over Panama threat
Don’t count your chickens before they hatch England midfielder Eric Dier has warned his teammates to respect Panama ahead of their World Cup clash at the end of the week. The three lions were able to overcome Tunisia as the stubborn African side fought with all they had. It almost resulted in .
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Rangers set to sign Liverpool's Jon Flanagan
Gerrard Former Liverpool player Steven Gerrard is set to sign a player Reds fans will know very well. Gerrard is set to raid his former club to land Jon Flanagan, who was released by the club this summer after returning from a loan spell with Bolton. The club made it clear they were unhappy with [&h.
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Remote AFL program turning love for footy into jobs
In the remote Aboriginal Top End community of Wadeye, footy has been more than just a hobby for Mark Kurungaiyi, it has also been his job..
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Taylor exits in 6th with left hamstring tightness
Dodgers shortstop Chris Taylor was removed from Wednesday's game against the Cubs in the bottom of the sixth inning with an apparent injury..
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