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By Dan Hock   FROM WIKIPEDIA COMMONS Willie Howard Mays Jr. (May 6, 1931 – June 18, 2024), nicknamed “the Say Hey Kid“, was an American professional baseball center fielder. Regarded as one of the greatest players ever, Mays ranks second behind only Babe Ruth on most all-time lists, including those of The Sporting News and ESPN. Mays played in the National League (NL) between…

By Gordon “Goody” Tate June 18, 2024   CLEVELAND, OH – The Cleveland Guardians sixth homestand of the season features matchups with the Seattle Mariners (June 18 – June 20) and the Toronto Blue Jays (June 21 – June 23). 2 For $24 Ticket Offer: Get two (2) Upper Reserved Tickets for just $24 for the…

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By J.Y. Mortimer 6 17 2024   Joey Ortiz Sits in Third Place at Third Base in the National League   MILWAUKEE – The Milwaukee Brewers are well-positioned at the first 2024 MLB All-Star voting update, as catcher William Contreras and outfielder Christian Yelich currently sit in finalist positions, and third baseman Joey Ortiz is in a close race to make the…

By J.Y. Mortimer 6 17 2024   Altuve, Alvarez, Tucker in position to start in MLB’s first balloting update     HOUSTON, TX – Major League Baseball announced today their first balloting update for the 2024 MLB All-Star Game presented by Mastercard. Among the positional leaders were three Astros: 2B Jose Altuve, DH Yordan Alvarez and OF Kyle Tucker. The…

By J.Y. Mortimer 6 17 2024   Judge Holding Off Teammate Soto for Overall AL Lead; Three Astros Among AL Leaders at their Position; Five Orioles on Pace for Phase 2; Harper Chased by Betts, Bohm and Ohtani for Overall NL Lead; Three Padres Among NL Positional Leaders; Six Phillies Currently in Place for Phase…

By J.Y. Mortimer 6 17 2024   Prior to tonight’s game against the San Diego Padres, the Phillies reinstated shortstop Trea Turner from the 10-day injured list. To make room for him on the 26-man roster, outfielder Johan Rojas was optioned to triple-A Lehigh Valley. Phillies President of Baseball Operations Dave Dombrowski made the announcement.…

By J.Y. Mortimer 6 17 2024   LOS ANGELES – The Los Angeles Dodgers recalled outfielder Miguel Vargas and placed infielder Mookie Betts on the injured list with a left-hand fracture. Vargas, 25, returns for his second stint with Dodgers after hitting .250 with three doubles, one homer and four RBI in eight games. He has…

By J.Y. Mortimer The Colorado Rockies announced the following moves today: Reinstated right-handed pitchers Jake Bird and Justin Lawrence from the 15-day injured list. Placed left-handed pitcher Josh Rogers on the 15-day injured list with a left shoulder rotator cuff strain (retroactive to June 14). Optioned right-hander Angel Chivilli to Double-A Hartford.     COURTESY…

By Dan Hock June 17, 2024   Yankees Players and Athletic Training Staff Will Join Jon Becker and Mike Sole on a Visit to Arthur Avenue for a True Bronx Expereince and Learn About Their Living Liver Transplant Procedure   The Pirates return to PNC Park to open a six-game homestand beginning with a three-game…

By Dan Hock June 17, 2024   The Pittsburgh Pirates today recalled right-handed pitcher Daulton Jefferies from Triple-A Indianapolis. Left-handed pitcher Justin Bruihl has been optioned to Indianapolis to make room for Jefferies on the active roster. This is Jefferies’ second stint with the Pirates this season after also being recalled as the 27th man for…

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