New York Yankees shortstop Derek Jeter told reporters Thursday he will begin a minor league rehab assignment Saturday with Double-A Trenton. Jeter, out since June 14 with a strained right calf, said he will play at Trenton Saturday and Sunday before rejoining the Yankees next…
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Zach Duke felt better. Arizona manager Kirk Gibson said the left-hander looked better. The results, though, were depressingly familiar for the Diamondbacks. The Cleveland Indians got to Duke for four runs and eight hits in the first three innings en route to a 6-2 victory Wednesday. They took two of three from the suddenly struggling Diamondbacks, losers of four of five after surging to first place…
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Using the best technology available to us today, SlumpBot .200 identifies a few players who are currently having a bit of trouble and then offers solutions for performance recovery. Jayson Werth, Washington Nationals Data: .224/.327/.392, 10 HR, 27 RBIs, 10 … Continue reading →
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Cleveland's bullpen has been stellar all season, so when Arizona closer J.J. Putz blew a two-run cushion in the ninth inning, Indians manager Manny Acta figured his team would have the advantage. He was wrong. The middle relievers spoiled another quality start by Josh Tomlin, and Diamondbacks pinch-hitter Wily Mo Pena delivered a two-run homer off Tony Sipp with two outs in the ninth, sending…
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Indians outfielder Shin-Soo Choo could miss up to 21/2 months after having surgery on his broken left thumb. Choo's thumb was broken Friday night in San Francisco when he was struck while batting in the fourth inning by Giants left-hander Jonathan Sanchez. Choo's finger was also cut and required stitches.
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Seeking more offense from the third base position, the Cleveland Indians promoted Lonnie Chisenhall to the majors Monday and handed him a regular job. Chisenhall, the top-rated hitter in the Cleveland minor league system, had his contract purchased from Class AAA Columbus.
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With designated hitter Travis Hafner out of the lineup in the NL park and Shin-Soo Choo sidelined by a broken thumb, the Cleveland Indians would have a tough time scoring in the best of circumstances. In the twilight against a dominant Madison Bumgarner they had no chance. Bumgarner bounced back from a one-out, eight-run performance with one of his best starts, striking out a career-high 11 batters…
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Nine innings, nine items to get you going. Ladies and gentleman of the Stew, take a sip of morning Juice. 1. Pirates pride: Who are these Pittsburgh Pirates? The Bucs have won four in a row, including two straight over … Continue reading →
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The San Francisco Giants have placed left-handed starter Jonathan Sanchez on the disabled list with what they're calling "biceps tendinitis" — but could just as easily be listed as a "mental vacation." In response, they also activated Barry Zito three days … Continue reading →
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