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Rizzo: Decision not to get vaccine 'weighed hard'

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 6:48pm
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo said he is waiting for more "data" on the COVID-19 vaccine and said he understands why his decision is drawing strong reactions.

Nationals' Scherzer exits start after 12 pitches

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 6:48pm
There was no immediate report on the condition of Max Scherzer, who left after throwing just 12 pitches in the first inning against the Giants on Friday.

D-backs GM on leave as wife deals with cancer

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 6:48pm
Arizona Diamondbacks general manager Mike Hazen is taking an immediate leave of absence from the team as his wife, Nicole, deals with brain cancer, the team announced Friday.

Brewers 3B Shaw (shoulder) likely out until Aug.

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 6:48pm
Milwaukee Brewers third baseman Travis Shaw likely won't return until August after dislocating his left shoulder diving for a ground ball this week.

Mets GM rebuts Alonso's manipulated-ball theory

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 3:48pm
New York Mets acting general manager Zack Scott refuted New York first baseman Pete Alonso's charge that Major League Baseball has been manipulating baseballs to hurt potential free agents.

MLB: 22 teams at threshold; vaccine pace slows

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 3:48pm
Major League Baseball now has 22 teams that have reached the 85% vaccination threshold for players and other on-field personnel, but the pace of vaccinations has slowed.

Mariners reliever Graveman back after virus issue

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 3:48pm
Seattle Mariners reliever Kendall Graveman is back with the team after being on the injured list after being quarantined for two weeks in San Diego.

The secrets behind Vandy's 1-2 pitching punch

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 6:47am
Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker are the top starters in college baseball. Here's what makes them so tough to hit.

How are the Giants -- yes, the Giants! -- the best team in baseball?

TEst 4 June 11, 2021 - 6:47am
A roster that looks more suited for 2014 currently ranks ahead of the Dodgers, the Padres (and every other team in the sport) in the standings. The secret? A perfect blend of arts and science.

D-backs fire hitting coaches; GM backs Lovullo

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 6:39pm
The Diamondbacks, losers of seven straight games, have fired hitting coach Darnell Coles and assistant hitting coach Eric Hinske.

Rockies activate star SS Story (elbow) off IL

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 6:39pm
The Rockies activated shortstop Trevor Story from the injured list after he missed nearly two weeks with right elbow inflammation.

ChiSox place Madrigal on 60-day IL (hamstring)

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 3:38pm
The Chicago White Sox placed second baseman Nick Madrigal on the 60-day injured list Thursday with a hamstring injury.

Judge rejects lawsuit to return ASG to Georgia

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 3:38pm
U.S. District Judge Valerie E. Carponi rejected an attempt to force MLB to return next month's All-Star Game to Atlanta, saying a lawsuit had failed to provide proof that its members have suffered any injuries by the decision to move the game.

Rockies getting star SS Story back from IL stint

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 3:38pm
The Rockies have activated shortstop Trevor Story from the injured list after he missed nearly two weeks with right elbow inflammation.

Last-place Diamondbacks fire hitting coaches

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 3:38pm
The Diamondbacks, losers of seven straight games, have fired hitting coach Darnell Coles and assistant hitting coach Eric Hinske.

Bauers, DFA'd by Indians, acquired by Mariners

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 9:35am
Infielder/outfielder Jake Bauers, who had been designated for assignment by Cleveland, has been acquired by the Mariners. He has a .190 batting average this season.

MLB Power Rankings: Which AL team is our new No. 1?

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 6:35am
The Padres' stay at the top of our list is over, with a surging American League squad taking their place.

Cole K's Donaldson twice after spin-rate talk

TEst 4 June 10, 2021 - 12:56am
Gerrit Cole posted the highest average fastball velocity of any start in his career and twice struck out Josh Donaldson on Wednesday, downplaying additional motivation but acknowledging his performance against Donaldson was "probably a bit of the moment."

Donaldson on spin rate remarks: Not just Cole

TEst 4 June 9, 2021 - 9:55pm
Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson said Wednesday that his intention wasn't to call out Yankees ace Gerrit Cole in his remarks last week, saying that since then, "there have been 12 or more" pitchers whose spin rates have also dropped.

Padres' Darvish honors Rizzo with walk-up song

TEst 4 June 9, 2021 - 9:55pm
In his first start against the Cubs since an offseason trade, Yu Darvish honored former teammate Anthony Rizzo by using his walk-up song, "Intoxicated," before an at-bat.

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