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Braves right-hander A.J. Smith-Shawver hurts elbow and manager Brian Snitker says doesn't look good

Braves right-hander A.J. Smith-Shawver hurts elbow and manager Brian Snitker says doesn't look good

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Atlanta rookie right-hander AJ Smith-Shawver left Thursday’s 5–4 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies in a doubleheader opener with a strained right elbow, appearing to say “pop” toward manager Brian Snitker after a third-inning pitc
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Rangers offense continues to struggle at the same time their pitching has been so good

Rangers offense continues to struggle at the same time their pitching has been so good

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers have done a lot to try and solve the offensive woes that have plagued them all season, from firing their offensive coordinator to manager Bruce Bochy tinkering with the lineup.
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Brewers send Joel Payamps outright to Triple-A Nashville after he clears waivers

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Right-handed reliever Joel Payamps cleared waivers and was sent outright to the minor leagues on Thursday, a week after the Milwaukee Brewers had designated him for assignment.
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MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut

MLB invests in Athletes Unlimited Softball League ahead of June debut

Major League Baseball is investing in Athletes Unlimited to support its softball league that will debut next month , its first comprehensive partnership with a professional women’s sports circuit.
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Yankees have a busload of momentum heading into World Series rematch against Dodgers

Yankees have a busload of momentum heading into World Series rematch against Dodgers

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees will have a good head of steam as they bus 30 miles up the 5 Freeway for their World Series rematch against the Los Angeles Dodgers this weekend.
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Mariners take on the Nationals in series rubber match

Washington Nationals (25-30, fourth in the NL East) vs. Seattle Mariners (30-24, first in the AL West) Seattle; Thursday, 9:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Nationals: MacKenzie Gore (2-5, 3.47 ERA, 1.
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Astros host the Rays on 4-game home win streak

Tampa Bay Rays (28-27, second in the AL East) vs. Houston Astros (30-25, second in the AL West) Houston; Thursday, 8:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Shane Baz (4-3, 4.94 ERA, 1.39 WHIP, 52 strikeouts); Astros: Ryan Gusto (3-2, 4.58 ERA, 1.
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Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0

Hassell hits 1st major league homer and Nationals rout Mariners 9-0

SEATTLE (AP) — Robert Hassell III had three hits and two RBIs, including his first major league home run, and James Wood also went deep as the Washington Nationals routed the Seattle Mariners 9-0 on Wednesday night. Luis García Jr.
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Nationals prospect Robert Hassell III hits 1st career home run

Nationals prospect Robert Hassell III hits 1st career home run

SEATTLE (AP) — Even after hitting his first career home run, Robert Hassell III didn't have much time to hang around the clubhouse and talk about it. His girlfriend was waiting.
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Clarke Schmidt and 3 Yankees relievers combine for 1-0 shutout of Angels

Clarke Schmidt and 3 Yankees relievers combine for 1-0 shutout of Angels

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Clarke Schmidt allowed four hits over six sharp innings and the New York Yankees made a first-inning run stand up in a 1-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
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