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Spencer Strider Diagnosed with Torn UCL

Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider‘s diagnosis came back with the worst news. The opening-day starter for the defending NL East champions felt soreness and irregularity in his right elbow after his start against the Arizona Diamondbacks. In his second start of the season, Strider pitched four innings, giving up seven hits and five earned runs. […]

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Athletics Edge Rangers in Series Opener

Athletics 4, Rangers 3 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 9) — The Texas Rangers were narrowly defeated by the Oakland Athletics, 4–3, in their series opener on Tuesday. The Athletics rode the bat of catcher Shea Langeliers, who had a three-homer game. The Rangers will have a chance to even the three-game set on Wednesday at Globe […]

Merrill Kelly of the Diamondbacks throwing a pitch against the Rockies

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Rockies Fall to Kelly, Diamondbacks as Big Hit Eludes Them

Diamondbacks 3, Rockies 2 DENVER, Apr. 9 — Once again, Merrill Kelly was a puzzle the Colorado Rockies could not solve, pitching his Arizona Diamondbacks to a 3–2 victory Tuesday night. Kelly held the Rockies to two runs on six hits, walking three and striking out four across six innings. “Kelly’s got good stuff,” Rockies […]

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Rangers Fall in Finale, Split Series with Astros.

Astros 10, Rangers 5 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 8) — The Texas Rangers had a rough night on Monday, losing to the Houston Astros, 10–5. Home runs by Yordan Alvarez and Victor Caratini went a long way in nailing the door shut on the Rangers in front of a crowd of 31,737. With the Astros leaving […]

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Guardians Blank White Sox in Historic Home Opener

Guardians 4, White Sox 0 CLEVELAND, Apr. 8 — Cleveland had a weekend to remember, and on Monday, it wrapped up with a total eclipse two hours before the first pitch of a ballgame — a first in major league history. When the sunlight returned to normal, the Cleveland Guardians treated their fans to a […]

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Rangers Rally, but Come Up Short against Astros

Astros 3, Rangers 1 ARLINGTON, Tex. (Apr 7) — The Texas Rangers lost a close one to the Houston Astros, 3–1, Sunday night. A three-run homer by Yordan Alvarez did all of the damage for the Astros, as they notched their third victory of the season. The Rangers will go for the series win in […]

Jose Caballero of the Rays tagging out Nolan Jones of the Rockies

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Rays Stave Off Rockies Rally, Take Series

Rays 3, Rockies 2 DENVER, Apr. 7 — The Colorado Rockies had a late chance to take the lead but fell short in their rally, dropping their series finale to the Tampa Bay Rays, 3–2, Sunday afternoon. Rays starting pitcher Ryan Pepiot thwarted the Rockies at every turn. He allowed only three hits, walking none […]

Harold Ramirez of the Rays scoring against the Rockies

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Rockies Blow Late Lead, Fall to Rays

Rays 8, Rockies 6 DENVER, Apr. 6 — The wind blew hard all night Saturday, wreaking havoc throughout Coors Field. And in the seventh and eighth innings, the Colorado Rockies blew a five-run lead, ultimately falling to the Tampa Bay Rays, 8–6. The late meltdown wasted an outstanding effort from starting pitcher Ryan Feltner. He […]