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White Sox closer Liam Hendriks returns to MLB vs. Angels, first inning

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Chicago White Sox closer Liam Hendrix made his highly anticipated return to the MLB during Monday’s game against the Los Angeles Angels. Here’s what you need to know: Liam Hendrix is ​​back on the field after battling cancer. What an inlet closer than the White Sox. 🎥 @tweet pic.twitter.com/GiChdxo2hY – MLB Sports (@TheAthleticMLB) May 30, 2023 the athleteInstant Analysis: Miracle comeback for Hendrix With his wife, parents, and family in the crowd, Hendrix lavished a standing ovation upon his miraculous return. Home plate umpire John Lipca came out for a…

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MLB Power Rankings: Mariners, Giants ride the wave, Mets can’t quite hang on

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By Zach Buchanan, Nick Groke and Stephen Nesbitt At this time each year, we cross an imaginary line in the baseball calendar whereupon fans and front-office folks finally agree: we now know some things to be true. The takeaways about each team may differ, but the consensus is that at this point in the season, we’ve seen a large enough sample of games to start trusting statistical trends. Bad starts. Breakouts. Contenders. Pretenders. It’s real now. Grant Brisbee recently took stock of the San Francisco Giants by analyzing statistical categories…

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Elly De La Cruz is coming soon – and that could leave Jonathan India without a spot

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The Reds have a problem with Jonathan India. It’s a good problem, but a problem nonetheless. The Reds may soon boast many fine players, most notably the game’s MVP, Eli de la Cruz, who is nearing his major league debut. India, 26, was the 2021 NL Freshman of the Year. He’s currently the team’s three-hole hitter, putting together a season that looks more like his award-winning freshman year than his injury-plagued sophomore season. Moreover, Reds players and officials consider him the heart and soul of the team. But in a…

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The Cubs season will be canceled at the trade deadline if there are no drastic changes

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CHICAGO — This Cubs season wasn’t supposed to end before “Succession.” Of course, there are still 110 episodes left for the 2023 Cubs. This isn’t “the end,” as it is for HBO’s masterpiece with its Sunday night series finale. It’s like an underperforming team – the crown jewel of an empire controlled by a billionaire family – that seems about to be scrapped. The Cubs woke up on the Sunday morning of Memorial Day weekend—a traditional milestone in the baseball industry—with the lowest winning percentage of any of the 15…

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The Giants put Cerro Estrada on a sore wrist for 10 days

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Milwaukee — Player Cerro Estrada’s attempt to make his first All-Star team was hampered on Saturday when the Giants placed him on the 10-day injured list with a sore left wrist. Estrada was injured on a swing Wednesday in Minnesota and stated his swings were limited when he tried to play through an upset Thursday in Milwaukee. An MRI scan showed nothing more than inflammation but after he underwent range-of-motion tests Saturday morning, the decision was made to give him a longer break. He would miss at least the next…

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Phillies’ Craig Kimbrell records 400 career saves, becoming the eighth major league player to hit a field goal

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Philadelphia Phillies closer Craig Kimbrel scored his 400th career hit only Friday against the Atlanta Braves, becoming the eighth player in major league history to accomplish the feat. Here’s what you need to know: Craig Kimbrell gets Ronald Acuna Jr. to finish it off. Save No. 400. Phillies won. – Matt Gelb (@MattGelb) May 27, 2023 background story Kimbrel, who turns 35 on Sunday, completed a one-year, $10 million deal with the Phillies in January after a season with the Los Angeles Dodgers in which he posted a 3.75 ERA…

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The Brewers’ Willie Adams is knocked out of the game after being hit in the dugout by a foul ball from Brian Anderson

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Milwaukee Brewers shortstop Willie Adams walked out of Friday’s game against the San Francisco Giants after being hit in the dugout by a foul ball. Here’s what you need to know: With Brewers hitter Brian Anderson on the plate in the bottom of the second inning, Swinge sent the ball out of play toward the Milwaukee dugout, striking out Adames. The game stopped for a while. A few minutes later, Adames went to the clubhouse with members of the coaching staff. Brice Turang entered the game in place of Adames.…

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Hunter Green of the Reds throws 6 runs with an unpitched ball against the Cubs

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The Reds’ Hunter Green threw six innings off a ball against the Cubs on Friday at Wrigley Field, before walking away with his team leading 7-0. After two innings, the Cubs’ starter Christopher Morrell finished the Reds with a no-hitter Yours faithfully, Eduardo Salazar. Here’s what you need to know: During a start against the Pirates in his rookie season, Greene went 7 1/3 innings without allowing a hit before being pulled as a reliever. Cincinnati lost that game 1-0, becoming the first team since 2008 to allow no hits…

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The Mets designated catcher Gary Sanchez for assignment, returning Thomas Nido from the injured list

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The team announced Thursday that New York Mets catcher Gary Sanchez has been named for the assignment. Here’s what you need to know: New York reinstated catcher Thomas Nido from the 10-day injured list in place of Sanchez. Sanchez, in his first season with the Mets, has one RBI and no home run in just three games. The Mets called Sanchez on May 18. Catcher Thomas Nideau was returned from the 10-Day IL. Catcher Gary Sanchez is designated for assignment. – New York Mets May 25, 2023 background story Sanchez…

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Source: Rangers sign pitcher Tyler Zumbro to minor league deal

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The Texas Rangers have signed pitcher Tyler Zombro to a minor league deal and will report to Triple A, a team source confirmed to the athlete Friday. The news was first reported by ESPN. Here’s what you need to know: Zombro made national headlines in June 2021 after being hit in the head from 104 mph during a Triple-A game with the Durham Bulls. The right-hander underwent brain surgery after the play left him with multiple skull fractures. I made him Back to the mound with Triple-A Durham in April…

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