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Police: David Ortiz Shooting Was $30K Hit Gone Bad

Jul 1, 2019 8:17 AM

Police say a suspected drug trafficker offered to pay $30,000 for the shooting that wounded baseball slugger David Ortiz, who was sitting alongside the intended victim.

National Police spokesman Frank Felix Duran Mejia told a news conference on Sunday that the alleged mastermind of the attack had so far paid only $10,000 to people hired to arrange the killing of Sixto David Fernandez, his cousin.

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Kyle Hendricks To Start Tuesday For Cubs

Jul 1, 2019 8:17 AM

Cubs right-hander Kyle Hendricks will be activated on Tuesday to start against the Pirates, manager Joe Maddon announced Sunday.

Hendricks, 29, has been out two weeks with shoulder soreness after lasting just 4.1 innings in his last outing on June 15.

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Giancarlo Stanton Likely Out Until August

Jun 28, 2019 7:34 AM

The New York Yankees are more likely to get Giancarlo Stanton back in August than July after straining the posterior cruciate ligament in his right knee.

Stanton was hurt Tuesday during an awkward headfirst slide into third base against the Toronto Blue Jays.

"I would say it's safer to look into August," Brian Cashman said. "I don't want to say it's unlikely in July, but the sweet spot would be August in terms of not getting burnt."

Stanton has only played in nine games this season due to injury.

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Giancarlo Stanton Lands Back On IL With Sprained Knee

Jun 27, 2019 7:46 AM

The New York Yankees have placed Giancarlo Stanton on the injured list with a sprained right knee.

Stanton returned last week from a series of setbacks that kept him out of action for almost three months.

Aaron Boone said Stanton will be sidelined longer than the 10-day minimum.

The outfielder has only played in nine games this season due to a torn biceps and strains in his shoulder and calf.

"Frustrated for him knowing how much he's worked to get back and kind of the couple of setbacks that he's had along the way in getting back," Boone said. "Felt like he was starting to get in the groove a little bit with us. You got to deal with it and hopefully get him right here to get back."

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Jordan Hicks Diagnosed With Torn UCL

Jun 25, 2019 8:17 AM

The St. Louis Cardinals announced on Monday that Jordan Hicks has a torn UCL in his right elbow.

The club is determining the next step, but the injury typically leads to Tommy John surgery.

Hicks left in the ninth inning on Saturday after feeling a pull in his right triceps during his last few throws.

The 22-year-old is 2-2 with a 3.14 ERA and 14 saves this year for the Cardinals.

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Aaron Judge Returning To Yankees 'At 100 Percent'

Jun 21, 2019 9:46 AM

Aaron Judge is returning to the New York Yankees at full strength.

After having missed two months because of a left oblique strain, Judge is ready to go full bore.

"When I get back on the field, I got to play," Judge said. "I'm not going to try to baby it or go at 80 percent. We're in the major leagues. I've got to be at 100 percent. So I'm going to go out there and play at 100 percent."

He's expected to be in the lineup for Friday's game against the Houston Astros.

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Max Scherzer Breaks Nose During Bunting Drill

Jun 19, 2019 6:54 AM

Max Scherzer suffered a broken nose when he took a ball off his face during batting practice on Tuesday.

He was injured while attempting a bunt. A CT scan was negative, according to the Washington Nationals.

Scherzer was scheduled to start one of the two games of Washington's day-night doubleheader against the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday.

The Nationals haven't yet determined the pitcher's status.

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Giancarlo Stanton To Return To Yankees On Tuesday

Jun 18, 2019 8:56 AM

Giancarlo Stanton is ready to return to the New York Yankees.

Aaron Boone said he expects Stanton to be activated from the injured list before Tuesday's game against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Stanton has been sidelined since April 1 with a left biceps strain. He then sustained a left shoulder strain while rehabbing the initial injury.

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Angels Expect Justin Upton To Make Season Debut Monday

Jun 17, 2019 4:47 AM

The Angels expect to activate Justin Upton on Monday to make his season debut, manager Brad Ausmus told reporters Sunday.

The Angels will play in Toronto against the Blue Jays on Monday.

Upton, who hit 30 home runs for the Angels last season, was placed on the injured list before the season because of turf toe in his left foot.

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Mets Place Noah Syndergaard On IL

Jun 16, 2019 6:03 PM

The Mets have placed pitcher Noah Syndergaard on the 10-day injured list with a strained right hamstring.

The Mets announced the roster move Sunday, one day after Syndergaard suffered the injury during his start against the Cardinals.

Syndergaard was scheduled to undergo an MRI on Sunday morning. The Mets have not disclosed a timeline for how long the hard-throwing right-hander will be sidelined.

New York activated second baseman Robinson Cano from the 10-day IL in a corresponding roster move.

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Dodgers Fear Corey Seager Has Serious Hamstring Strain
Corey Seager's 2018 season was ruined by injury.

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David Ortiz Shot, Wounded In Dominican Republic
According to a report from a Dominican TV station, David Ortiz was shot in the leg at an entertainment center in Santo Domingo.

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Yankees Place Domingo German On IL
Yankees starting pitcher Domingo German is suffering from a left hip flexor strain.

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J.D. Martinez Remains Out Of Lineup
Red Sox slugger J.D.Martinez has missed the last four games because of back tightness.

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Dellin Betances' Rehab Hits A Snag
Yankees reliever Dellin Betances has experienced some soreness following a recent workout session.

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Red Sox Place Mitch Moreland Back On IL
Red Sox first baseman Mitch Moreland strained his right quad on Friday night.

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Carlos Carrasco Out Indefinitely With Blood Condition
Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a blood condition and "is stepping away from baseball activities to explore the optimal treatment and recovery options."

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Phillies Lose Andrew McCutchen For Season With Torn ACL
The outfielder hopes to be OK for Opening Day next season.

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Andrew McCutchen Leaves Game With Sprained Knee
Andrew McCutchen sprained his left knee during a rundown in Monday night's game between the Phillies and Padres.

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