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Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season

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The New York Yankees put on quite a power show during a 13-3 victory over the Tampa Bay Rays, becoming the first team in major league history to hit nine home runs in a game twice in one season. After the first pitch was delayed nearly two hours by rain, Giancarlo Stanton, Cody Bellinger and José Caballero each homered twice at George M. Steinbrenner Field. Aaron Judge launched … [Read more...] about Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season

All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom to miss scheduled start for Texas Rangers due to shoulder fatigue

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The Texas Rangers are skipping Jacob deGrom's scheduled start this week due to shoulder fatigue. The team says it's just managing his workload, and he isn't expected to go on the injured list. The five-time All-Star was set to pitch Wednesday night in Kansas City but was examined in Texas by Dr. Keith Meister. The checks came back clean, so deGrom could start as soon as next … [Read more...] about All-Star pitcher Jacob deGrom to miss scheduled start for Texas Rangers due to shoulder fatigue

Astros Designate Tayler Scott For Assignment

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The Astros have designated right-hander Tayler Scott for assignment, per Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle. Righty Logan VanWey has been recalled as the corresponding move. Houston’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. Scott was only just selected to Houston’s roster yesterday and has now been quickly bumped off. That’s a reflection of the club getting trounced two games in a … [Read more...] about Astros Designate Tayler Scott For Assignment