MLB
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Cubs place closer Kimbrel on IL with right knee inflammation
Aug 06, 2019 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - The Chicago Cubs placed closer Craig Kimbrel on the 10-day injured list Monday and announced All-Star catcher Willson Contreras will be sidelined for four...
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Kintzler goes on Chicago Cubs injured list; Strop activatedAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - Both Pedro Strop and Brandon Kintzler went out to throw before the Chicago Cubs' game Tuesday night against the Oakland Athletics at Wrigley Field. Each ended up with di...
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Lester struggles in lopsided Chicago Cubs lossAug 06, 2019 1:00 am - Jon Lester's ERA took as big a hit as he and the Chicago Cubs took Tuesday night at Wrigley Field. It's called "wearing one for the team." Lester gave up 10 hits and 11 ...
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Astros formidable, but great rotations can still fall short
Aug 05, 2019 7:00 am - Yes, the Houston Astros can still be beat, even after assembling baseball's newest super rotation. The Astros acquired six-time All-Star Zack Greinke from Arizona just b...
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Cleveland hosts Texas, looks to build on Bieber's solid showing
Aug 05, 2019 7:00 am - Texas Rangers (57-54, third in the AL West) vs. Cleveland Indians (66-45, second in the AL Central) Cleveland; Monday, 7 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Mike Minor...
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Minor strikes out 7 in 7 innings, Rangers beat Indians 1-0
Aug 05, 2019 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - All-Star Mike Minor and the Texas Rangers finally exhaled after the trade deadline. They haven't lost since catching their breath. Minor struck out seve...
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Pedro Martinez still baseball's daddy years after retirement
Aug 05, 2019 7:00 am - PHILADELPHIA (AP) - Pedro Martinez had signed his autograph on the sweet spot of the baseball when he grabbed it by the seams and pointed out that his middle and pointer...
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Yankees hit 5 HRs, beat Orioles 9-6 for 6th straight win
Aug 05, 2019 7:00 am - BALTIMORE (AP) - Sometimes, baseball isn't all that mystifying. Match a hard-hitting lineup against an inexperienced pitching staff, put them both in a small ballpark, a...
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Chicago opens 3-game series at home against Oakland
Aug 05, 2019 7:00 am - Oakland Athletics (64-48, second in the AL West) vs. Chicago Cubs (60-51, first in the AL Central) Chicago; Monday, 8 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Athletics: Chris Bassi...
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Bieber pitches Indians past Angels 6-2
Aug 05, 2019 7:00 am - CLEVELAND (AP) - Shane Bieber became the first pitcher this season to throw three complete games, leading the Cleveland Indians over the Los Angeles Angels 6-2 Sunday fo...