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Domingo German refuses assignment, becomes free agent

German pitched the perfect game at Oakland on June 28, part of a season in which he went 5-7 with a 4.56 ERA in 19 starts and one relief appearance. His season ended Aug. 2, when he was placed on the restricted list two days before his 31st birthday. The Yankees said they made the […]

Yankees’ prospects Pereira, Peraza in lineup as Rodon returns

NEW YORK — Mired in their first eight-game losing streak since 1995, and stuck in last place in the American League East, the New York Yankees made sweeping changes Tuesday before a series opener against the Washington Nationals. New York added youth by recalling outfielder Everson Pereira and infielder Oswald Peraza, two of the organization’s […]

Fantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Sunday’s MLB games

For an in-depth look at what to expect in this daily article and how to best use the information, check out our handy primer here. Note: This file will be updated with any overnight pitching changes or weather-related game postponements, along with the addition of the latest MLB game odds as of the indicated time […]

Yankees put Willie Calhoun (quad) on IL, call up Oswaldo Cabrera

To replace Calhoun, the Yankees called up utility man Oswaldo Cabrera. “It is frustrating,” Calhoun said. “I’m going to do everything I can to try to get back as fast as I can and help the team.” Calhoun injured his calf in the eighth inning of Wednesday’s 4-2 victory against the Seattle Mariners, pulling up […]

Irked Cole wags finger at Mariners as Yankees end 4-game skid

NEW YORK — Gerrit Cole wagged a finger 15 times at Mariners manager Scott Servais and threw a pitch to Jose Caballero that landed high up on the backstop. Cole’s message was clear: Don’t mess with me. “Sometimes a high fastball can be a really effective pitch. Got to change eye level,” the New York […]

Yankees place Aaron Judge on 10-day IL with toe injury

New York placed its superstar slugger on the injured list with a contusion and a ligament sprain in his right big toe, it was announced Wednesday. Judge does not have a fracture or break in his toe, according to team physician Dr. Christopher Ahmad. “The biggest thing now is trying to get the swelling out […]

Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Justin Turner likely out for rest of postseason with hamstring injury

LOS ANGELES — His hamstring injured and his season likely over, Justin Turner got to within 25 feet of first base and tried to stop. He throttled back, hobbling at first before slowing enough to turn the hobble to a limp. Slowly, painfully, he worked his way back to the Dodgers’ dugout, wincing with every […]

Los Angeles Dodgers start reliever Corey Knebel in Game 1 of NLCS vs. Atlanta Braves

ATLANTA — The Los Angeles Dodgers started right-handed reliever Corey Knebel, setting the stage for a bullpen game in the opener of their National League Championship Series against the Braves on Saturday night, a direct reflection of what it took to defeat the Giants in the previous round. The decision pushes ace Max Scherzer back […]

Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts gets injection for bone spur in hip

Mookie Betts, the Los Angeles Dodgers’ superstar outfielder, received an injection that helped alleviate the pain in his troublesome right hip, but he is not currently partaking in physical activity. Betts has a bone spur in that hip, Dodgers manager Dave Roberts revealed Friday. But the Dodgers hope to put off any surgical procedure — […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ Mookie Betts (hip) scratched vs. Phillies; IL stint ‘very probable,’ Dave Roberts says

PHILADELPHIA — Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Mookie Betts was a late scratch from the lineup for Tuesday night’s 5-0 win over the Philadelphia Phillies because of a sore right hip that could send him to the injured list. Billy McKinney batted eighth and played right field in the opener of a three-game series. He […]

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