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Dave Roberts did not take his decision to pull Rich Hill in the middle of a perfect game bid lightly. Apparently fighting tears after his Dodgers shut out the Marlins 5-0 on Saturday, Roberts explained that he removed Hill after seven perfect innings …
Rich Hill was pulled during the middle of a perfect game bid for the Dodgers on Saturday as the team opted to preserve his health. The 36-year-old southpaw had thrown 89 pitches when the Dodgers decided to lift him for reliever Joe Blanton. The …
Gary Sanchez is so hot right now that he can even drive in runs when teams are trying to walk him. Sanchez continued his torrid ways with a solo home run in the sixth inning of the Yankees’ 5-1 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays on Saturday. In …
Stephen Strasburg is unsure if he will be able to pitch in the postseason if the Washington Nationals receive a playoff berth as they’re projected to do. Strasburg left his last start in the third inning after feeling a pinch in his elbow. The …
The Miami Marlins have a strict policy on facial hair, and it may cost them any chance they have of retaining at least one of their players. Pitcher Andrew Cashner, who was acquired from the San Diego Padres at the trade deadline, said that the …
Perhaps somewhat predictably, the New York Mets’ signing of Tim Tebow to a minor league deal has elicited a few negative reactions. An anonymous American League executive recently spoke with Randy Miller of NJ.com and went in on the Tebow …
Not surprisingly, Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Ryan Howard isn’t fond of defensive shifts. Speaking to Jon Heyman of Today’s Knuckleball, Howard believes the shift takes away up to 50 hits a year for him. “[The shift can] …
With Matt Duffy set to undergo season-ending Achilles surgery, the Tampa Bay Rays are shoring up their infield. According to a report by Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times on Thursday, the Rays have signed veteran shortstop Alexei Ramirez, who was …
The Washington Nationals got a mix of good and bad news on Stephen Strasburg Thursday. Strasburg was diagnosed with a flexor mass strain. The good news is that he won’t need Tommy John surgery, but the bad news is that there’s no …
Those who believe that Tim Tebow’s baseball career is a giant publicity stunt have just received a huge new round of ammunition to support their theory. Tebow signed with the New York Mets on Thursday, and the team announced that he would be …
Like many stars before him, Josh Beckett’s time with the Boston Red Sox came to an ugly end. The former starting pitcher was traded to the Los Angeles Dodgers during the 2012 season amid questions about his work ethic and attitude, many of …
Tim Tebow is officially a professional baseball player. The New York Mets announced on Thursday that they have signed Tebow to a minor league contract. We have signed OF @TimTebow to a minor league contract. He will participate in the #Mets …
The Washington Nationals have to be praying to the baseball gods right about now after Stephen Strasburg left Wednesday’s game with an elbow issue. Strasburg made his return from the 15-day DL Wednesday to face the Atlanta Braves but exited in …
The Miami Marlins’ playoff hopes are dwindling, which could make right-hander Jose Fernandez a shutdown candidate. Marlins manager Don Mattingly said on Wednesday that the team could very well consider shutting their 24-year-old ace down should …
The Miami Marlins are free-falling out of playoff contention in the National League, and manager Don Mattingly doesn’t exactly want to know just how bad the damage is. Before a 4-3 loss at home to the Philadelphia Phillies on Tuesday, Mattingly …
Giancarlo Stanton was activated from the disabled list on Tuesday in what amounts to a huge surprise. Stanton was activated from the 15-day DL, the Marlins announced. The outfielder will be used just as a pinch hitter for now. Stanton will be used as …
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