Articles filed under Baseball
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Being part of unpopular trade won't bother DaviesApr 04, 2021 1:00 pm - It's really impossible not to categorize the Yu Darvish trade as a salary dump. But the Cubs did get a major-league pitcher back from San Diego. And after a stellar spri...
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Cubs' short bench might increase Marisnick's valueApr 04, 2021 12:00 pm - The Cubs decided to keep 14 pitchers and 12 position players on the roster to open the regular season. So that essentially means they have just four players on the bench...
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Kimbrel's perfect start an encouraging signApr 04, 2021 10:00 am - A Craig Kimbrel fast start was certainly high on the Cubs' wish list heading into this season. After picking up a save on Sunday, he's opened with two perfect innings an...
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Arrieta details his formula for successApr 04, 2021 9:00 am - When Jake Arrieta first returned to the Cubs in the spring, he confidently stated he could still be the pitcher he was in 2015 and '16. Time will tell. After recording a...
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Shohei Ohtani homers, pitches into 5th inning for AngelsApr 04, 2021 7:00 am - ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - Shohei Ohtani both hit the hardest homer and threw the hardest pitch by a starter in the majors this season in an extraordinary two-way performanc...
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Flexen, France lead Mariners past Giants 4-0Apr 04, 2021 7:00 am - SEATTLE (AP) - Chris Flexen returned to the big leagues with a win after a year in South Korea, Mitch Haniger and Ty France each hit a homer and the Seattle Mariners bea...
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LEADING OFF: Ohtani back on the mound, Sanchez sluggingApr 04, 2021 7:00 am - A look at what's happening around the majors today: ___ OHTANI ON THE MOUND Shohei Ohtani's quest to regain his reputation as a stellar two-way player gets a big test wh...
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Feisty Reds top Cardinals 9-6 for 1st win of seasonApr 04, 2021 7:00 am - CINCINNATI (AP) - Nick Castellanos stood over, flexed and jawed at St. Louis pitcher Jake Woodford after scoring, setting off a series of scuffles that included reliever...
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Zach Davies wins Chicago debut as Cubs beat Pirates 4-3Apr 04, 2021 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Zach Davies worked quickly. He moved the ball around the plate. He made a couple of big pitches at key moments. It was a familiar scene for the Chicago Cu...
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After COVID outbreak, Nats to open season Tuesday vs. BravesApr 04, 2021 7:00 am - WASHINGTON (AP) - The Nationals will begin their season Tuesday by hosting the Atlanta Braves after Major League Baseball postponed Monday's opener of the teams' three-g...