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Max Scherzer hit in face by ball during bunting drill

If Max Scherzer looks a little beat up in his face next time you see him, you’ll know why. The Washington Nationals pitcher took a ball off his face during a bunting drill on Tuesday afternoon. Max Scherzer took a ball off his face during a …

MLB calls out Umpires’ Association over Manny Machado suspension statement

MLB issued a statement on Tuesday in response to the Umpires’ Association statement about the Manny Machado suspension. Machado was suspended one game for making contact with umpire Bill Welke after being ejected for arguing a third strike call …

David Ortiz

David Ortiz has condition upgraded to ‘good’ by doctors

David Ortiz continues to make progress as he recovers from a gunshot wound in Boston, and the former MLB slugger’s wife said on Tuesday that his condition has been upgraded. In her latest statement, Tiffany Ortiz said David’s condition …

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Jesus Aguilar: Manny Machado apologized for playoff incident

No one would blame Jesus Aguilar if he wanted to hold a grudge against Manny Machado for the rest of his MLB career, but the Milwaukee Brewers first baseman says he has moved on from the dirty play Machado committed during the playoffs last year. …

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Rays prospect Chris Betts celebrates Home Run Derby win with huge bat throw

Tampa Bay Rays prospect Chris Betts won a Home Run Derby contest on Monday and celebrated with a massive bat throw. Betts was going up against Alek Thomas in the Midwest League Home Run Derby. They were tied at seven when Betts launched a homer to …

Edwin Jackson calls his pitching ‘horses—’ after getting shelled by Angels

Edwin Jackson is a former All-Star and World Series champion, but you wouldn’t know it based on how he has been pitching this season. The Toronto Blue Jays righty was lit up for seven earned runs in just one inning of Monday’s 10-5 loss …

Pablo Sandoval leaves game after being spiked by Max Muncy

Pablo Sandoval left Monday night’s San Francisco Giants-Los Angeles Dodgers after being spiked by Max Muncy. Muncy was batting with two on and two outs in the bottom of the fifth and grounded a ball up the middle. Shortstop Brandon Crawford was …

George Springer

George Springer moving closer to rehab assignment

The Houston Astros are close to getting George Springer out on a rehab assignment as he works his way back from a hamstring injury. Springer took live batting practice on Monday as he readies himself for a rehab stint after roughly three weeks out. …

Mets’ Brandon Nimmo seeking second opinion on neck injury

New York Mets outfielder Brandon Nimmo is having major problems coming back from his neck injury. Nimmo halted his rehab assignment on Friday due to neck soreness, and has now gone to Los Angeles in search of a second opinion on his ailing neck. …

Hyun-Jin Ryu extends incredible pitching streak for Dodgers

Those who follow the stats in MLB know that league ERA leader Hyun-Jin Ryu is having a stellar season for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Korean southpaw lowered his ERA to 1.26 with seven innings pitched against the Chicago Cubs on Sunday night where …

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Red Sox catcher proclaims team ‘back’ after sweep of Orioles

The Boston Red Sox have had a very uneven season, but one of their players thinks this weekend’s sweep of the Baltimore Orioles could mark a turning point. Catcher Christian Vazquez celebrated the team’s three-game sweep in Baltimore by …

White Sox

White Sox reportedly call up top prospect Zack Collins

The Chicago White Sox are continuing their youth movement. According to Andy Slater of 640 The Hurricane, the White Sox are calling up 2016 first-round draft pick Zack Collins. SLATER SCOOP: White Sox are calling up first-round pick, former Canes …

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Yankees send Clint Frazier down after making Encarnacion deal

Clint Frazier continues to struggle to nail down a spot on the New York Yankees’ roster. Manager Aaron Boone announced Sunday that Frazier would be sent down to Triple-A to clear a roster spot for trade acquisition Edwin Encarnacion. Clint …

Hunter Pence suffers groin tightness, will be re-evaluated

Hunter Pence has been a big part of the Texas Rangers’ surprising success in 2019, but he could be sidelined after hurting his groin on Sunday. Pence was pursuing a fly ball when he pulled up limping and left the game. The Rangers announced he …

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Padres pitcher was ejected for encouraging teammate

San Diego Padres lefty Matt Strahm was on the receiving end of one of the season’s more ridiculous ejections over the weekend. Strahm was one of three Padres tossed from Saturday’s contest against the Colorado Rockies along with infielder …

New York Yankees

Yankees will now have ridiculous lineup after Encarnacion addition

The New York Yankees appear intent on living up to the “Bronx Bombers” nickname with their addition of Edwin Encarnacion. Encarnacion becomes the latest power hitter to join the New York lineup. As ESPN’s Jeff Passan notes, the move …

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