Articles filed under Baseball
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This Date in BaseballJul 16, 2020 7:00 am - July 18 1882 - Ambidextrous pitcher Tony Mullane of Louisville pitched with both hands in a major league game at Baltimore. Normally a right-hander, Mullane switched to ...
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Ross names Hendricks to be Cubs' Opening Day starterJul 16, 2020 1:00 am - Pitcher Kyle Hendricks took the news that he will be the Cubs' Opening Day starter in typical Kyle Hendricks fashion. Which is to say, Hendricks apparently reacted as if...
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Hoyer wants Cubs to continue to be vigilant against coronavirusJul 16, 2020 1:00 am - Cubs general manager Jed Hoyer sounds a little like a stockbroker when discussing the success the Cubs and Major League Baseball have had avoiding positive COVID-19 test...
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Moncada returns from coronavirus: 'A scary and difficult time'Jul 16, 2020 1:00 am - Yoan Moncada rejoined the White Sox Thursday and before he took questions from reporters on a late afternoon Zoom call, the standout third baseman made a statement. "I w...
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Reds hope search for leadoff hitter ends with AkiyamaJul 15, 2020 7:00 am - PHOENIX (AP) - The Cincinnati Reds hope their long-running search for a consistent leadoff hitter comes to an end with Shogo Akiyama. The first Japanese-born player in f...
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Cubs 1B Anthony Rizzo frustrated by continuing back troubleJul 15, 2020 7:00 am - CHICAGO (AP) - Anthony Rizzo was ready to go. The slugging first baseman for the Chicago Cubs showed up to summer camp in great shape, looking forward to the season. The...
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Column: First summer camp, then a season like no otherJul 15, 2020 7:00 am - The big sports news from Los Angeles this week - other than the sensational outfield play of clubhouse attendant Francisco 'œChico'ť Herrera - was that the Dodgers will ...
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This Date in BaseballJul 15, 2020 7:00 am - July 16 1897 - Chicago's Cap Anson became the first major leaguer to reach 3,000 hits when he singled off Baltimore's George Blackburn. 1902 - John McGraw was named mana...
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Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to RaysJul 15, 2020 7:00 am - Opening day rosters gained clarity on Tuesday when the Atlanta Braves reached an agreement with Yasiel Puig, and Tampa Bay pitcher Tyler Glasnow provided hopes for teams...
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Yanks' Tanaka unsure whether he can take 1st rotation turnJul 15, 2020 7:00 am - NEW YORK (AP) - Yankees pitcher Masahiro Tanaka is unsure whether he will be able to take his first turn in the rotation as he recovers from a line drive off his head. T...