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¿Primero Betts, ahora Devers? Red Sox está bajo la lupa de la afición, otra vez

1 week ago | espn.com.ar | Buster Olney

John Henry y compañía traspasaron a otro ícono de la franquicia. ¿Qué les queda ahora para apaciguar a los aficionados de Fenway? ¡Ganar!Durante meses, mientras se desarrollaba públicamente el enfrentamiento entre Rafael Devers y los Red Sox, la afición de Boston nunca abucheó a su bateador designado.
Orioles minor leaguer Luis Guevara dies at 19, team says

1 week ago | espn.com | Buster Olney

The Baltimore Orioles said Tuesday night that 19-year-old minor league infielder Luis Guevara has died. The organization didn't provide a cause of death. Guevara was signed by the Orioles as an international free agent in 2023. The teenager from Venezuela played in 30 games this season -- his first in the United States -- across three stops. He spent 24 games with Single-A Delmarva, four with the FCL Orioles, and two with Double-A Chesapeake.
Blue Jays lose Clase, replacement Straw in consecutive innings

1 week ago | espn.com.au | Buster Olney

TORONTO -- The Toronto Blue Jays lost center fielders Jonatan Clase and Myles Straw to injuries within two innings Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Clase, who started in center, exited after being hit on the right knee by a pitch in the bottom of the fourth. Straw, his replacement, departed after crashing into the wall and spraining his right ankle while chasing down a double in the top of the fifth.
Pirates' Bryan Reynolds exits loss as wife goes into labor

1 week ago | espn.com.au | Buster Olney

DETROIT -- Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds left Tuesday night's 7-3 loss to the Detroit Tigers in the second inning when his wife went into labor. Reynolds struck out to end the top of the first and didn't make a play in the field in the bottom of the inning. He was replaced by Alexander Canario in right field and was expected to be added to the paternity list after the loss. Editor's PicksWho has the best lineup in MLB?
Rafael Devers eager to play for Giants 'wherever they want me to'

1 week ago | espn.com | Buster Olney

SAN FRANCISCO -- Rafael Devers strolled into the clubhouse side-by-side with home run king Barry Bonds, a fellow left-handed slugger who San Francisco's new big hitter has long admired from afar. "I think just looking at him my game has already improved a lot," Devers joked as he was formally introduced by the Giants on Tuesday, when he was set to be designated hitter batting third in the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
Rafael Devers eager to play for Giants 'wherever they want me to'

1 week ago | espn.ph | Buster Olney

SAN FRANCISCO -- Rafael Devers strolled into the clubhouse side-by-side with home run king Barry Bonds, a fellow left-handed slugger who San Francisco's new big hitter has long admired. "I think just looking at him my game has already improved a lot," Devers joked as he was formally introduced by the Giants on Tuesday, when he started at designated hitter batting third in the series opener against the Cleveland Guardians.
Athletics activate third baseman Gio Urshela off 10-day IL

1 week ago | espn.in | Buster Olney

The Athletics activated third baseman Gio Urshela from the 10-day injured list prior to Tuesday night's game against the visiting Houston Astros. Urshela has been sidelined with a left hamstring strain. He was injured during a 10-5 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on May 22. The Athletics placed outfielder Seth Brown (elbow) on the 10-day IL in a corresponding move, retroactive to June 13. Urshela is not in the starting lineup Tuesday against Houston. Max Muncy is the third baseman.
Trial for Wander Franco to resume Monday in Dominican Republic

1 week ago | espn.com.au | Buster Olney

SANTO DOMINGO, Dominican Republic -- The trial of suspended Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, who faces charges of sexual abuse involving a girl who was 14 years old at the time of the alleged crimes, will resume Monday in the Dominican Republic. The court announced the move Tuesday. After five hearings in which prosecutors and defense attorneys presented their evidence, the judges decided to suspend the trial.
Chicago White Sox welcome back Lenyn Sosa from injured list

1 week ago | espn.com | Buster Olney

The Chicago White Sox welcomed back infielder Lenyn Sosa on Tuesday after he missed two weeks on the injured list with a right hip flexor strain. The White Sox optioned utility player Brooks Baldwin to Triple-A Charlotte in a corresponding move. Sosa, 25, was primarily Chicago's starting second baseman before going on the IL June 4. On Tuesday against the visiting St. Louis Cardinals, however, Sosa will man first base while batting seventh in the order.
Pirates reinstate Joey Bart (concussion) from 7-day IL

1 week ago | espn.com | Buster Olney

The Pittsburgh Pirates on Tuesday reinstated starting catcher Joey Bart from the 7-day injured list before their game against the Detroit Tigers. Editor's PicksPirates C Rodr√≠guez to get injection for elbowBart has not played since May 27, when he was lifted in the fifth inning with concussion-like symptoms after taking a backswing to his helmet and getting hit by a foul ball against the Arizona Diamondbacks.