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Rays closer Pete Fairbanks to IL with nerve-related issues
Fairbanks has experienced numbness in his fingers at times over the past few years, and the problem flared up again on Saturday and Sunday. “Felt like he had a little bit of a zinger in his hand just playing catch,” Tampa Bay manager Kevin Cash said. “Got treatment the entire day on Saturday. We were […]
Continue reading2023 MLB playoffs: World Series odds, postseason preview
More Teams. More Games. Jeff Passan and Xavier Scruggs assess the Houston Astros’ chances for another World Series appearance in 2023. (1:56) Let the 2023 MLB playoffs begin! Starting with this week’s wild-card series (beginning Tuesday at 3 p.m. ET on ABC), it’s sure to be another thrilling October of postseason baseball. We’ve got you […]
Continue readingBlue Jays fall but clinch AL wild card as Mariners lose
More Teams. More Games. The Blue Jays’ first hit of the game is a no-doubt home run from Daulton Varsho. (0:29) TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays are going to the playoffs for the second straight year. Toronto lost 7-5 to Taylor Walls and the Tampa Bay Rays in 10 innings […]
Continue readingFantasy baseball pitcher rankings, lineup advice for Tuesday’s MLB games
Look for our fantasy baseball starting pitcher rankings, hitter upgrades and downgrades daily to help you make smart fantasy baseball lineup decisions and for MLB betting tips. MLB game odds are provided by Caesars Sportsbook, and fantasy advice is geared towards ESPN 10-team leagues with standard scoring. For an in-depth look at what to expect […]
Continue readingCleveland Guardians stop Tampa Bay Rays from clinching AL wild-card spot, rally to win 2-1
CLEVELAND — Small plastic strips dangled from the ceiling in Tampa Bay’s clubhouse, which had been cleared of furniture and prepped over the final innings for what was supposed to be wild, wet celebration. The Guardians had other plans. “We don’t want people celebrating in our house, right?” Cleveland starter Cal Quantrill said. Rookies Oscar […]
Continue readingNew York Mets rough up Baltimore Orioles pitcher Matt Harvey in his return to Citi Field
NEW YORK — Matt Harvey walked onto the Citi Field mound for the first time in 3 years, 9 days, his brown eyes darting around the stadium where he became a star but left in ignominy. “There’s been so many ups and downs here at this ballpark, and with this organization, that I didn’t really […]
Continue readingEduardo Rodriguez wins for Boston Red Sox in return from heart inflammation
BALTIMORE — For Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez, it felt like his first big league start. The day ended with the same type of emotion. Rodriguez won in his return from heart inflammation that caused him to miss the 2020 season, allowing three runs over five innings Thursday to lead the Red Sox over […]
Continue readingBaltimore Orioles non-tender Hanser Alberto, reach 1-year deals with 4 others
Severino gets $1,825,000, and Sánchez $1 million. Baltimore also reached one-year deals that avoided arbitration with right-hander Shawn Armstrong ($825,000) and infielder Pat Valaika, who will make $875,000 in the majors and $300,000 in the minors. Orioles slugger Trey Mancini and outfielder Anthony Santander were offered 2021 contracts before Wednesday night’s deadline. Mancini missed last […]
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