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Minor league to test farther mound, DH tweak
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Wednesday, 14 April 2021 11:30
Major League Baseball has once again teamed with the independent Atlantic League to test rule changes designed to keep starting pitchers in the game longer and create more balls in play.In the second half of Atlantic League play this summer, starting Aug. 3, the pitching rubber will be moved back 1 foot -- to 61 feet, 6 inches -- giving…
Contreras lets bat talk against Brewers after HBP
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Tuesday, 13 April 2021 23:16
Chicago Cubs catcher Willson Contreras let his bat do the talking on Tuesday night after getting hit by a Milwaukee Brewers pitcher for the seventh time over the past two seasons.Contreras hit a go-ahead eighth inning home run that shushed the crowd while rounding the bases."It feels good to shut them up," Contreras said after the Cubs 3-2 win. "When…
Night of 11 aces: Bieber-Giolito doesn't disappoint; Snell falls apart
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Tuesday, 13 April 2021 23:43
We can call Tuesday night the "Night of the 11 Aces," which might refer to the time Uncle Bob won all the money at family poker night, but on this evening refers to the unusual gift of seeing 11 legitimate preseason Cy Young candidates all starting.The marquee matchup was the American League Central showdown between the Indians' Shane Bieber and…
Cafe brews big business after Musgrove's no-no
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Tuesday, 13 April 2021 16:50
PITTSBURGH -- This no-hitter, it turned out, came with a cup of Joe.Fresh off pitching the first no-no in the San Diego Padres' 52-year history, Joe Musgrove found out his achievement served up a positive effect on his family, too.The right-hander's parents own and operate a coffee shop in the San Diego suburb of Alpine, California. Padres fans have been…
Duffy latest Cub to hit COVID related injured list
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Tuesday, 13 April 2021 14:59
The Chicago Cubs placed infielder Matt Duffy on the COVID-19 related injured list, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.He joins relievers Brandon Workman, Jason Adam and Dan Winkler on the list after two coaches -- first base coach Craig Driver and bullpen coach Chris Young -- tested positive recently.The Cubs had zero positive tests in 2020 but haven't had the same…
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