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Shohei Ohtani likely won’t make big league mound return until after All-Star break

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On the eve of Shohei Ohtani facing batters for the first time since elbow surgery in September 2023, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said the two-way star likely won’t return to a major league mound until after the All-Star break. Ohtani is to pitch batting practice before Sunday night’s series finale against the New York Mets. Roberts says "he’s doing his first … [Read more...] about Shohei Ohtani likely won’t make big league mound return until after All-Star break

Did Dana Brown Do Good?

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Troy Taormina-Imagn Images How his 2025 moves are looking so far Last off-season, Astros GM Dana Brown let Astros championship-era mainstay, free agent Alex Bregman, walk to Boston for $90 on a three-year contract, and traded slugger Kyle Tucker for three Chicago Cubs. Tucker was in his last season under team control. To his critics, Brown gutted the heart of the team. … [Read more...] about Did Dana Brown Do Good?

Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer gets a ride to Fenway Park for his big league debut

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Marcelo Mayer, Boston’s No. 2 overall prospect, was promoted to the Red Sox and needed to get a ride to Fenway Park to start against the Baltimore Orioles on Saturday. The reason he didn’t drive himself: He lost his car keys “like three weeks ago.” Mayer was promoted from Triple-A Worcester when third baseman Alex Bregman was placed on the 10-day injured list with a significant … [Read more...] about Red Sox prospect Marcelo Mayer gets a ride to Fenway Park for his big league debut