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It’s time for the experiment to end

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Erik Williams-Imagn Images It is time to finish the Altuve to left exoeriment Every once in awhile you hear something patently ridiculous. I was minding my own business and listening to local sports radio when the on air personality said that the Altuve move to left field had been a “resounding success.” I almost called in in that moment to check to see if he was … [Read more...] about It’s time for the experiment to end

Phillies slugger Bryce Harper remains day-to-day with bruised right elbow

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Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper remains day-to-day as he continues to recover from a bruised right elbow, leaving his return to the lineup uncertain. Harper was hit by a 95 mph fastball from Atlanta Braves pitcher Spencer Strider during the first inning on Tuesday. Although X-rays indicated no fracture, Harper described the injury as “still super sore” and has … [Read more...] about Phillies slugger Bryce Harper remains day-to-day with bruised right elbow

Framber Valdez Throws Complete Game, Astros Walk Off Rays 2-1

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Troy Taormina-Imagn Images Framber Valdez was arguably at his best, or close to it, against the Rays on Friday evening. Across nine innings, he allowed only three hits, one walk, and one run while striking out nine on only 83 pitches. All three of his pitches — sinker, curveball, and changeup — were working quite well, with his curveball and changeup generating 11 of … [Read more...] about Framber Valdez Throws Complete Game, Astros Walk Off Rays 2-1

Trout returns to Angels’ lineup in a new spot and has a hit in win over Guardians

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Mike Trout was activated off the injured list and went 1 for 5 as the designated hitter in Friday night’s 4-1 win against the Cleveland Guardians. The Angels slugger missed 26 games with soreness in his left knee eventually diagnosed as a bone bruise. The three-time American League MVP had two operations last year on the knee after tearing his meniscus. It was the first time in … [Read more...] about Trout returns to Angels’ lineup in a new spot and has a hit in win over Guardians