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First it was Shohei Ohtani, and now it’s Michael Kopech. For the second time this week, a team is recommending Tommy John surgery for one of its top young pitchers. The Chicago White Sox said on Friday that Kopech needs Tommy John surgery for a …
David Wright is hoping to return to the New York Mets this season, but it’s not clear that the big league team is on the same page. Mets interim general manager John Ricco said Friday that they haven’t discussed with Wright his readiness …
The Boston Red Sox are easing Chris Sale back into action. Manager Alex Cora announced Friday that the Red Sox will use their left-handed ace as an “opener” on Tuesday, throwing him for roughly 40 pitches or two innings of action. Some …
Los Angeles Dodgers closer Kenley Jansen has struggled to cope with heart issues in some recent trips to Colorado — so much so that his initial reaction to his most recent flare-up is probably not what you’d expect. Jansen experienced …
Detroit Tigers TV broadcasters Mario Impemba and Rod Allen will not broadcast again in 2018. According to Fox Sports Detroit, neither Impemba nor Allen will be scheduled for any further telecasts this season. No word was given on their statuses …
The agent for Detroit Tigers broadcaster Rod Allen blasted a report published on Thursday that said his client got in a fight with broadcasting partner Mario Impemba. The Athletic’s Katie Strang says Allen and Impemba got into an altercation …
The Toronto Blue Jays are on their way to missing the playoffs for a second consecutive season, and it sounds like their latest shortcomings will be enough to end John Gibbons’ second stint with the team. A person familiar with the thinking of …
The broadcast team that typically calls Tigers games for Fox Sports Detroit was unexpectedly replaced on Wednesday night, and now we know why. According to a report from Katie Strang of The Athletic, Tigers play-by-play announcer Mario Impemba and …
Shohei Ohtani had a monster game at the plate on Wednesday even after learning he will need to undergo Tommy John surgery, and the Los Angeles Angels are hopeful that will continue even after Ohtani has the elbow procedure. Four doctors who have …
Alex Bregman gave a nod to another famous Houston athlete with a great interview on Wednesday night. Bregman went 2-for-3 with two walks, a 2-run homer and 3-run double in the Astros’ 9-1 win over the Minnesota Twins. The star was interviewed …
We’re into the home stretch of baseball season, and the month of September will settle the playoff races. There are plenty of teams still in it, even if the American League picture looks mostly settled, but the races promise to be exciting. …
Despite the continued concerns over his health, Kenley Jansen is not worried about any potential limitations in the postseason. The Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star closer spoke with reporters on Wednesday and said that he would “definitely” …
Trevor Story made some history on Wednesday night. The Colorado Rockies shortstop smashed three home runs in his first three at-bats against the San Francisco Giants. The first was a solo shot in the first that was estimated at a distance of 459 …
Shohei Ohtani was completely unfazed by the news that the Los Angeles Angels are recommending he undergo Tommy John surgery. Ohtani had a monster game for the Angels on Wednesday night against the Texas Rangers. He went 4-for-4 with a walk, two …
The Chicago Cubs are preparing as if Brandon Morrow may not return during the regular season. Morrow has been recovering from a biceps injury that has prevented him from pitching since July 15 — his last appearance for the Cubs. The team was …
The future is a little dim for the Los Angeles Angels, but that does not mean they’re about to drop everything and trade franchise player Mike Trout. The Angels announced on Wednesday that they are recommending Tommy John surgery for two-way …
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