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MLB bans 4 in minors for doctoring baseballs

TEst 4 June 2, 2021 - 12:47pm
As the use of tacky substances to doctor baseballs and increase spin rates continues to be a hot-button topic, MLB has suspended four minor league pitchers for 10 games.

'Second Opening Day' for Reds gets washed out

TEst 4 June 2, 2021 - 9:47am
The Reds' celebration Wednesday of the first capacity, mask-less crowd to be allowed at Great American Ball Park this season -- a "Second Opening Day" -- was instead rained out.

Injured Tatis day-to-day, not in Padres lineup

TEst 4 June 2, 2021 - 9:47am
The San Diego Padres removed Fernando Tatis Jr. for "precautionary" reasons in the sixth inning Tuesday during a loss in Chicago, with the shortstop feeling right oblique tightness.

The Ballad of Bryan Wayne Galentine: How one man's dream led to creation of Lou Gehrig Day across MLB

TEst 4 June 2, 2021 - 6:45am
As an entire sport both honors a baseball icon and raises ALS awareness, here's how Galentine's fight against the disease helped bring the day into existence.

Stroman irked by 'racist undertones' in TV crack

TEst 4 June 2, 2021 - 6:45am
After Diamondbacks analyst Bob Brenly made a crack about his head covering during Tuesday's game, Mets starter Marcus Stroman tweeted about "racist undertones."

Cardinals ace Flaherty on IL, has 'real strain/tear'

TEst 4 June 2, 2021 - 12:34am
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty, after a reevaluation on Tuesday, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique injury that manager Mike Shildt termed a "real strain/tear."

A's take heat over food pics, say vendor now out

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 10:38pm
Athletics president David Kaval called food served to some of their minor leaguers "totally unacceptable" and said the team terminated its agreement with the third-party vendor that provided it "several weeks ago."

Padres to 'go day-to-day' with SS Tatis (oblique)

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 9:32pm
The San Diego Padres removed Fernando Tatis Jr. for "precautionary" reasons in the sixth inning Tuesday during a loss in Chicago, with the shortstop feeling right oblique tightness.

Strasburg set for MRI after early exit vs. Braves

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 9:32pm
Nationals RHP Stephen Strasburg will have an MRI on his right trapezius muscle on Wednesday.

Giants to recognize Pride Month on jerseys, caps

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 9:32pm
In a first in Major League Baseball, the Giants will pay tribute to the annual Pride celebration by displaying Pride colors on the right sleeve of their home jerseys and on the "SF" logo of their caps on Saturday.

Mike Marshall, 1st reliever to win Cy Young, dies

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 9:32pm
"Iron Mike" Marshall, who became the first reliever to win the Cy Young Award when he set a major league record by pitching 106 games in a season for the Dodgers, has died at age 78.

Sources: Cubs, Sox irked with city slow to reopen

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 9:32pm
The Cubs and White Sox have grown increasingly frustrated with the city of Chicago, as two of several teams across MLB yet to be approved for 100% capacity, sources told ESPN.

Cardinals SP Flaherty on IL, has 'real strain/tear'

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 6:32pm
St. Louis Cardinals right-handed pitcher Jack Flaherty, after a reevaluation on Tuesday, was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique injury that manager Mike Shildt termed a "real strain/tear."

A's slugger Laureano lands on IL with hip injury

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 6:32pm
Center fielder Ramon Laureano has been placed on the 10-day injured list by the Athletics because of a strained right hip.

Jays leave open hope of Toronto return this year

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 6:32pm
Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro believes there's a chance the team could finally return home to Toronto at some point this season, while cautioning the decision hinges on when Canada will loosen its strict border regulations.

Mariners OF Lewis on IL with 'small tear' in knee

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 3:32pm
Seattle manager Scott Servais said on Tuesday that outfielder Kyle Lewis has a "small tear" of the meniscus in his right knee, with the Mariners placing him on the 10-day injured list.

Story could rejoin Rockies next week as MRI clear

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 3:32pm
An MRI on the ailing right elbow of Rockies shortstop Trevor Story came back clean, manager Bud Black told reporters Tuesday.

MLB to diversify, expand on NFT offerings this fall

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 6:31am
MLB plans to eschew the highlight-driven NFTs popularized by NBA Top Shot and instead focus on other collectible digital elements.

Everything you need to know for Team USA's Olympic baseball qualifying tournament

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 6:31am
From familiar MLB names and rising prospects on the roster to a looming showdown with Joey Bats and the Dominican Republic, we break down the road to Tokyo.

DeGrom's 0.71 ERA lowest through May since '64

TEst 4 June 1, 2021 - 12:53am
In his eight starts, Jacob deGrom has allowed no runs three times, one run four times and three unearned runs in a game at Coors Field in April.

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