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MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries; rule changes should be considered

NEW YORK — A yearlong study by Major League Baseball concluded rising velocities, pitch shaping and emphasis on maximum effort are the likely causes of the vast increase in pitcher injuries and recommended exploring rules changes to address the problem. There was not sufficient consensus or evidence to establish a link between these other factors and pitcher injuries.” The report …

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1 week, 5 days ago

Pitchers dominate Rule 5 draft, comprising 11 of 15 unprotected players picked in big league phase

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DALLAS — Pitchers again dominated the big league phase of the Rule 5 draft at the winter meetings, comprising 11 of the 15 unprotected players who were picked Wednesday. There were 14 teams who made picks in the major league portion of the Rule 5 draft of players left off 40-man rosters after several minor league seasons. Six of the …

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1 month ago

Rangers agree to contracts with pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz, leaving 3 arb-eligible players

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ARLINGTON, Texas — The Texas Rangers agreed to one-year contracts for right-handed pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz ahead of Friday night’s tender deadline, leaving them with three players still eligible for salary arbitration. Dunning got a $2.66 million deal that includes $985,000 in performance bonuses for innings in 2025, down from his $3,325,000 salary this season when he was …

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1 month ago

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

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NEW YORK — Free agent pitchers Luis Gabriel Moreno and Alejandro Crisostomo were suspended for 80 games each by Major League Baseball on Friday following positive tests for performance-enhancing substances under the minor league drug program. Nineteen players have been suspended this year for positive drug tests, including eight under the minor league program and nine under the new program …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs

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CLEVELAND — Ronel Blanco pitched five scoreless innings and rookie Zach Dezenzo homered, leading the Houston Astros to a 5-2 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Friday night in a matchup of division winners that could meet again this postseason. “You could make a case he’s one of our best starters,” Astros manager Joe Espada said of Blanco, who has …

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2 months, 3 weeks ago

MLB’s .300 hitters become endangered species in era of dominant pitching

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NEW YORK — A.300 hitter has become an endangered species, a victim of increased velocity as 100 mph heaters are no longer rarities. “When I got in the league, I’d still see a lot of guys throwing 89, 91,” Baltimore Orioles All-Star slugger Anthony Santander said. The major league batting average is on track to finish at.243 or.244, depending on …

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3 months ago

Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 years

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MILWAUKEE — The Milwaukee Brewers have grown accustomed to clinching playoff berths just about every year, but this latest celebration differed from the rest because it was so unexpected. “It was like nobody thought we were going to be here today,” shortstop Willy Adames said Wednesday after the Brewers won their third NL Central title in four years. I don’t …

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3 months, 2 weeks ago

Pitchers Justin Steele and Jorge López put on injured list by Chicago Cubs

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CHICAGO — Left-hander Justin Steele was placed on the 15-day injured list by the Chicago Cubs because of tendinitis in his pitching elbow on Wednesday, a day after he was scratched from a start against Pittsburgh. Right-hander Jorge López was put on the 15-day IL because of a strained right groin. Steele, whose IL placement was retroactive to Sunday, is …

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5 months, 3 weeks ago

Robert homers early and 5 pitchers lead the White Sox to a 1-0 win over Chris Sale and the Braves

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CHICAGO — Luis Robert Jr. homered in the first inning and five Chicago pitchers combined on a three-hitter as the White Sox beat Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves 1-0 on Thursday. I think the last couple of games I’ve been better with my pitch selection, even though the umpires have been calling some pitches that have been out of …

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6 months, 2 weeks ago

Astros pitchers Javier, Urquidy undergo Tommy John surgery; Kyle Tucker goes to injured list

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — Houston Astros pitchers Cristian Javier and José Urquidy both underwent Tommy John surgery this week, the team disclosed Friday. The Astros also placed outfielder Kyle Tucker on the 10-day injured list with a bruised right shin. Houston general manager Dana Brown already had announced that Javier and Urquidy both needed elbow surgery that would sideline them for …

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7 months, 4 weeks ago

Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch

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CHICAGO — Chicago Cubs reliever Luke Little said he had to change his glove before he entered Wednesday night’s 4-3 victory over the Houston Astros because of an American flag patch. “The issue was the American flag was on his glove,” Counsell said. The first glove he brought to Little also had an American flag patch, so he went back …

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8 months, 2 weeks ago

Nationals opening day starter Josiah Gray has an injured pitching elbow

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SAN FRANCISCO — Washington Nationals opening day starter Josiah Gray went on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow and forearm problem, among of a series of pitchers hurt around the majors early this season. “It’s a flexor strain,” Nationals manager Dave Martinez said Tuesday. He’s just going to take some time off and build back some strength, …

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9 months, 2 weeks ago

Zack Wheeler and Phillies reach $126 million, 3-year deal for 2025-27

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PHILADELPHIA — Zack Wheeler turns 34 in May and just celebrated with his wife the birth of the couple’s third child. But Wheeler doesn’t want to pitch deep into his 30s — “old, old,” as the ace right-hander put it — so he told his agent he wanted a new contract to be short and he wanted one with the …

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10 months, 3 weeks ago

Mariners get 2B Polanco from Twins in trade for pitchers DeSclafani, Topa and prospects

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SEATTLE — After several seasons of asking and coming up short, the Seattle Mariners finally found a trade package that worked to land Jorge Polanco. The Mariners acquired Polanco from the Minnesota Twins on Monday for pitchers Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa, two minor leaguers and cash. The Twins get a standout reliever in Topa, a viable starter in DeSclafani …

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1 year ago

Pitchers dominate winter meeting draft with 8 of 10 players taken, 3 from Yankees’ system

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Major League teams stocked up on pitching Wednesday in the big league phase of the winter meeting draft of unprotected players, taking pitchers with eight of the 10 selections — including three from the New York Yankees’ system. Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo wants to see how manager Dave Martinez can use Nuñez, even though the 23-year-old …

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1 year, 4 months ago

Angels going for it with Ohtani, acquire pitchers Giolito, López from White Sox for prospects

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ANAHEIM, Calif. — The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night, signaling their determination to contend for a playoff spot with Shohei Ohtani. The Angels traded two of their top minor league prospects — left-hander Ky Bush and catcher Edgar Quero — to the White Sox, who got a …

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1 year, 5 months ago

Drag queens are out, proud and loud in a string of coal towns, from a bingo hall to blue-collar bars

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SHAMOKIN, Pa. — Deep in Pennsylvania coal country, the Daniels drag family is up to some sort of exuberance almost every weekend. Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest Flipboard Print Email Facebook X Reddit LinkedIn Pinterest …

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1 year, 6 months ago

Angels acquire veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar from the Mets for 2 minor league pitchers

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DENVER — Looking to replenish their injury-depleted infield, the Los Angeles Angels acquired switch-hitter Eduardo Escobar from the New York Mets for two minor league pitchers Friday night. He’s a competitor, so I’m looking forward to having him here.” Escobar figures to get playing time and provide needed depth for the Angels, who are minus third baseman Anthony Rendon and …

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MLB study: Velocity, max efforts likely causing pitching injuries; rule changes should be considered

Pitchers dominate Rule 5 draft, comprising 11 of 15 unprotected players picked in big league phase

Rangers agree to contracts with pitchers Dane Dunning and Josh Sborz, leaving 3 arb-eligible players

Minor league pitchers Luis Moreno, Alejandro Crisostomo suspended after positive drug tests

Houston pitchers combine for 3-hitter, Astros down Guardians 5-2 in matchup of AL division champs

MLB’s .300 hitters become endangered species in era of dominant pitching

Brewers outperform preseason expectations again to win 3rd NL Central title in 4 years

Pitchers Justin Steele and Jorge López put on injured list by Chicago Cubs

Robert homers early and 5 pitchers lead the White Sox to a 1-0 win over Chris Sale and the Braves

Astros pitchers Javier, Urquidy undergo Tommy John surgery; Kyle Tucker goes to injured list

Cubs reliever Luke Little forced to change his glove because of white in American flag patch

Nationals opening day starter Josiah Gray has an injured pitching elbow

Zack Wheeler and Phillies reach $126 million, 3-year deal for 2025-27

Mariners get 2B Polanco from Twins in trade for pitchers DeSclafani, Topa and prospects

Pitchers dominate winter meeting draft with 8 of 10 players taken, 3 from Yankees’ system

Angels going for it with Ohtani, acquire pitchers Giolito, López from White Sox for prospects

Drag queens are out, proud and loud in a string of coal towns, from a bingo hall to blue-collar bars

Angels acquire veteran infielder Eduardo Escobar from the Mets for 2 minor league pitchers