How will MLB pitchers respond to ‘torpedo’ bats?
Blue Jays analyst Chris Leroux joins Blair and Barker to discuss the New York Yankees’ use of “torpedo bats,” how he would have reacted to them as a pitcher, and how pitchers might adjust their approach when facing the uniquely shaped bats.
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MLB Highlights: Phillies 3, Dodgers 2
Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Jesús Luzardo fired seven scoreless frames and racked up eight strikeouts to hand the Los Angeles Dodgers their first loss of the season as they held on to win 3-2.
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MLB Highlights: Yankees 9, Pirates 4
Aaron Judge becomes the first player in MLB history to hit six home runs and knock in 17 RBIs over his team’s first seven games as the New York Yankees defeat the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-4.
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Rangers plan to activate Josh Jung from 10-day IL Tuesday
Manager Bruce Bochy said before Friday night’s game against Tampa Bay that Jung will be a designated hitter Saturday and play in the field Sunday for Double-A Frisco.
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Diamondbacks’ Ketel Marte limps off field with apparent leg injury
Arizona Diamondbacks second basemen Ketel Marte left Friday night’s game against the Washington Nationals in the first inning after sustaining an apparent injury while running the bases.
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Why Gausman’s ‘strange’ outing vs. Mets was better than numbers show
Hazel Mae and Shi Davidi break down Kevin Gausman’s strange outing against the Mets, giving up a game-changing home run to Pete Alonso, and discuss Juan Soto’s home debut on Thursday along with other Blue Jays offseason target Pete Alonso.
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Judge continues historic start, powers Yankees past Pirates
Aaron Judge marked his 1,000th game by hitting his sixth homer of the season and the New York Yankees beat Pittsburgh 9-4 on Friday in the Pirates’ home opener.
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