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Padres checked with Yu Darvish before making controversial move

The San Diego Padres made a somewhat move Monday that garnered controversy over how pitcher Yu Darvish might have felt about it. That move, apparently, was sanctioned by Darvish himself. The Padres agreed to a contract with veteran Yuli Gurriel on …

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Padres surprisingly decide to sign 2-time Astros champion

The San Diego Padres have made a signing that few saw coming. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Monday that the Padres have agreed to a deal with free agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel. Heyman adds that it is a minor-league deal for Gurriel …

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Yuli Gurriel returns to MLB on deal with NL contender

Yuli Gurriel is back for another season in the big leagues. Baseball writer Francys Romero reported on Saturday that the former Houston Astros first baseman Gurriel is in agreement on a deal with the Atlanta Braves. Gurriel will be getting a …

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Ex-Astros champion signs with NL team

One former Houston Astros slugger is taking his talents to South Beach. Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports Thursday that free agent first baseman Yuli Gurriel has agreed to a deal with the Miami Marlins. Gurriel had spent his entire MLB career to …

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Yuli Gurriel could sign with Astros rival?

At 38 years old, Yuli Gurriel may have one more left in him. Retired former MLB player Carlos Baerga wrote in an Instagram post on Thursday that the veteran slugger Gurriel is rumored to be signing a one-year deal with the Boston Red Sox. After …

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Astros lose key player for rest of World Series

The Houston Astros hope it will not matter much, but they will be without a key player for the remainder of the World Series. The Astros confirmed Saturday that first baseman Yuli Gurriel has been removed from the playoff roster, meaning he cannot …

Watch: Yuli Gurriel gives Astros early lead in Game 7 with rocket home run

Yuli Gurriel put the Houston Astros on the scoreboard first in Game 7 of the World Series against the Washington Nationals. The Astros first baseman was the leadoff hitter in the bottom of the second inning. On the fourth pitch he saw, Gurriel hit a …

10 hottest players entering the MLB postseason

The MLB regular season is nearing its end, and several division titles and playoff spots have already been clinched. We also have an idea of which players are going to be worth watching once the postseason gets underway. Can a player’s hot …

Yuli Gurriel

Yuli Gurriel makes first career start at second amid Astros’ injury issues

Perhaps he never expected to find himself at the position, but Yuli Gurriel is, at least for the time being, playing second base for the Houston Astros. On Sunday, Gurriel made his first career start at the position after the Astros placed Jose …

Yuli Gurriel

Houston Astros lose game to Angels on challenge

Monday night’s Houston Astros-Los Angeles Angels game ended with umpires overturning a call on a challenge that gave the Angels the final out. The Angels were leading the Astros 2-0 but were in some trouble with runners on first and second with …

Lourdes Gurriel

Yuli Gurriel thinks his brother Lourdes is even better than he is

Yuli Gurriel is a pretty accomplished baseball player, but he thinks his brother could be even better. Gurriel’s brother, Lourdes, was called up by the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday and is set to start at second base. It’s an impressive …

Yuli Gurriel tips helmet towards Yu Darvish before at-bat (Video)

Yuli Gurriel attempted to extend an olive branch to Yu Darvish prior to his first at-bat during Game 7. During Game 3 in Houston, Gurriel made a slant eyes gesture after hitting a home run off of Darvish. Even though he provided an explanation after …

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Dodgers fans boo Yuli Gurriel during Game 6 (Video)

Yuli Gurriel heard it from the crowd in Los Angeles during Game 6 of the World Series on Tuesday night. Gurriel on Tuesday night made his first appearance in front of the Dodgers fans since his controversial actions in Game 3. The Astros first …

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Astros fans cheer, stand for Yuli Gurriel after suspension

Yuli Gurriel received plenty of support from Houston Astros fans following his suspension from MLB. The first baseman was cheered when introduced prior to Game 4 of the World Series on Saturday night. He received loud cheers as well upon coming to …

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Yuli Gurriel suspended first five games of 2018

Yuli Gurriel has been suspended the first five games of the 2018 MLB season as punishment for his gesture during Game 3 of the World Series on Friday night. The Houston Astros first baseman was seen doing a slant eyes gesture after homering off …

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Yuli Gurriel explains his slant eyes gesture

Yuli Gurriel explained why he made a slant eyes gesture after homering off Yu Darvish during Game 3 of the World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros on Friday night. Gurriel answered questions after the Astros’ 5-3 win and …

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