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After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh’s 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night. It might’ve been more had manager Don Kelly not removed the overpowering right-hander after a season-low 64 … [Read more...] about Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload

"It’s unfortunate but it’s the cards we’ve [been] dealt." … [Read more...] about ‘Never happen to anybody else’: Inside Astros’ injury season from hell

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The Astros have placed right-hander Luis Garcia on the 15-day injured list due to right elbow discomfort, per Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Fellow righty Nick Hernandez has been recalled as the corresponding move. At this point, it’s unclear how severe this elbow issue is, but it’s an ominous development. Garcia just returned from an absence of more than two years related to … [Read more...] about Astros Place Luis Garcia On IL Due To Elbow Discomfort

Former Houston Astros top prospect Drew Gilbert is making waves with the Giants and it isn't just with his play on the field. … [Read more...] about Astros’ former top prospect is turning Giants dugout into an absolute circus