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Tue, Apr 15
- MLB
Cubs demote slumping Shaw to Triple-A
The Chicago Cubs are sending struggling third baseman Matt Shaw down to Triple-A, the club announced Tuesday.
Players: - MLB
Judge downplays Soto's protection comment: 'He's going to be just fine'
New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge played down Juan Soto's recent comments about being pitched differently this year.
Players: - MLB
Reds' Díaz, Hays activated from IL ahead of season debuts
The Cincinnati Reds are getting reinforcements ahead of their three-game series against the Seattle Mariners.
Players: - MLB
Soto: 'I was pitched differently' in Yankees' lineup with Judge
Juan Soto is still adjusting to life as a New York Met.
Players: - MLB
Tatis hears MVP chants as Padres improve to 11-0 at home: 'I love it'
The San Diego Padres remain unbeatable at home to start the 2025 season thanks largely to Fernando Tatis Jr., who heard MVP chants during Monday's 10-4 win over the Chicago Cubs.
Players: - MLB
Mets' Siri fractures tibia, will be placed on IL
New York Mets outfielder Jose Siri was diagnosed with a fractured tibia, manager Carlos Mendoza announced Monday.
- MLB
Arenado thrown off by Astros trading Tucker: 'What does that mean?'
St. Louis Cardinals third baseman Nolan Arenado confirmed one of the reasons why he used his no-trade clause to block a move to the Houston Astros was because the club dealt All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker to the Chicago Cubs.
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Mon, Apr 14
- MLB
Rockies place Bryant on IL with lumbar degenerative disc disease
The Colorado Rockies placed former NL MVP Kris Bryant on the 10-day injured list due to lumbar degenerative disc disease, they announced Monday.
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