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Vaccinated Nats player tests positive for virus

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 6:54pm
An unidentified Nationals player who is vaccinated and asymptomatic has tested positive for COVID-19, manager Dave Martinez said.

Yanks SS Torres in lineup after missing 6 games

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 6:54pm
Gleyber Torres, fully vaccinated and off the COVID-19 injured list after missing six games, was cleared to return Wednesday and inserted into the New York Yankees' lineup vs. the Texas Rangers.

Mets place RHP Walker (left side) on 10-day IL

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 3:53pm
The Mets added RHP Taijuan Walker to the 10-day injured list because of tightness in his left side.

Padres' Tatis homers in return from COVID IL stint

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 3:53pm
Star Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. made an immediate impact in his return to the lineup on Wednesday after his positive test for COVID-19 last week.

O's Davis has hip surgery, out for rest of season

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 3:53pm
Chris Davis, who has not played since the Orioles' first spring training game in February, had surgery on his left hip and will miss the 2021 season.

Braves acquire veteran catcher Smith from Rays

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 3:53pm
Seeking some depth at the catching position, the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday acquired Kevan Smith, 32, from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash.

La Russa: No rift despite clubhouse disagreement

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 12:52pm
White Sox manager Tony La Russa has made it clear that he doesn't agree with some of his players' viewpoints regarding "respect for the game of baseball," but he also doesn't believe there's a rift in his clubhouse.

Padres activate Tatis from IL after COVID positive

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 12:52pm
Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. is off the injured list following his positive test for COVID-19 last week, while first baseman Eric Hosmer, who was on the IL due to contact tracing, was also activated.

How the 'K' became the most destructive letter in Major League Baseball

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 6:51am
Pitchers are chasing K's. Hitters are OK striking out. So what's the big deal? It's destroying the sport.

The State of Baseball: MLB's biggest challenges for 2021 and far beyond

TEst 4 May 19, 2021 - 6:51am
From rising strikeout totals and unwritten rules debates to connecting with a new generation of fans and a looming labor battle, baseball is at a crossroads.

Turnbull shuts down M's for MLB's fifth no-hitter

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 10:18pm
Detroit's Spencer Turnbull dominated the Mariners' offense Tuesday night for the fifth no-hitter of the MLB season.

Yanks' Odor (knee) returns in win; Torres cleared

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 10:18pm
Rougned Odor was in the starting lineup and had two hits in Tuesday's game against the Rangers. Meanwhile, shortstop Gleyber Torres is expected to be activated Wednesday.

Trout, out 6-8 weeks with calf strain, feared worse

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 7:17pm
Angels star outfielder Mike Trout is expected to miss six to eight weeks with a Grade 2 strain of his right calf. Trout, who described feeling a "pop," said he initially feared he might have ruptured his Achilles tendon.

La Russa: Mercedes 'clueless' for his 3-0 swing

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 7:17pm
Up 3-0 in the count late in a blowout victory over Minnesota Monday, Chicago designated hitter Yermin Mercedes hit a home run, much to the dismay of White Sox manager Tony La Russa, who felt it was uncalled for and something that "will not happen again."

Mets' Pillar feels 'lucky' despite nasal fractures

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 7:17pm
Mets outfielder Kevin Pillar has multiple nasal fractures after being hit in the face by a fastball Monday, but he was on hand at the ballpark Tuesday to deliver the lineup card and told reporters he feels "as close to normal as possible."

Yanks' Odor (knee) back in lineup; Torres cleared

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 7:17pm
Rougned Odor was in the starting lineup for Tuesday's game against the Rangers, and shortstop Gleyber Torres is expected to be activated Wednesday.

Stennett, stalwart 2B for '70s Pirates, dies at 72

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 7:17pm
After battling cancer, former Pittsburgh Pirates second baseman Rennie Stennett died Tuesday at 72. Stennett helped the Pirates win the 1979 World Series and was part of the first all-Black lineup in MLB history.

How a new generation of players is shifting MLB's culture

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 7:17pm
Seemingly overnight, bat flips and flair have gone from baseball taboos to big league marketing material.

Angels' Trout sidelined 6-8 weeks by calf strain

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 4:17pm
Angels star outfielder Mike Trout was placed on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with a right calf strain and is expected to miss six to eight weeks, the team announced.

Girardi, Segura make up: 'We love each other'

TEst 4 May 18, 2021 - 4:17pm
Phillies manager Joe Girardi and second baseman Jean Segura say they again "love each other" after the two made up following Sunday's dugout confrontation.

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