Baseball
Springer's grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians 10-6
CLEVELAND (AP) — George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6 on Tuesday night.
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George Springer's 8th-inning grand slam breaks game open, Blue Jays beat Guardians 10-6
CLEVELAND (AP) — George Springer broke the game open with a grand slam in the eighth inning, Eric Lauer held Cleveland scoreless until the sixth and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Guardians 10-6 on Tuesday night.
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Nationals catcher Ruiz placed on IL a day after getting hit on the head with a foul ball
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Washington Nationals catcher Keibert Ruiz was placed on the 10-day injured list on Tuesday, a day after getting struck on the head by a foul ball off the bat of teammate Josh Bell while in the dugout.
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Ramon Laureano of the Orioles breaks up no-hit bid by Texas' Jacob Latz in the 7th inning
BALTIMORE (AP) — Baltimore's Ramon Laureano singled to center to start the bottom of the seventh inning Tuesday night, breaking of Texas left-hander Jacob Latz's no-hit bid. The Rangers lead 4-0.
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Yankees' Stroman allows 5 runs, 10 hits over 3 2/3 innings in minor league rehab start
New York Yankees pitcher Marcus Stroman allowed five runs, 10 hits and two walks over 3 2/3 innings during an injury rehabilitation start for the Double-A Somerset Patriots on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers' Erie Seawolves in the Eastern League.
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Whit Merrifield retires after twice leading MLB in hits over his 9 seasons
Whit Merrifield is retiring after a nine-season career that included twice leading the MLB in hits and three trips to the All-Star Game. The 36-year-old posted on social media that the birth of his daughter last year played a role in the decision.
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Rays recall rookie Chandler Simpson after a speedy splash in his big league debut
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Tampa Bay Rays are recalling speedy rookie outfielder Chandler Simpson, who stole 19 bases in his first 35 major league games this season before a roster squeeze forced him back to Triple-A Durham.
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Cubs minor league pitcher Anhuar Garcia suspended 60 games for positive drug test
NEW YORK (AP) — Chicago Cubs pitcher Anhuar Garcia was suspended for 60 games Tuesday by Major League Baseball under the minor league drug program following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Methenolone.
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Diamondbacks outfielder Corbin Carroll has chip fracture in left wrist, timeline for return unknown
CHICAGO (AP) — Arizona outfielder Corbin Carroll has a chip fracture in his left wrist and his timeline for a return is unknown, manager Torey Lovullo said.
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Toronto Blue Jays release reliever Erik Swanson after he clears waivers
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays released reliever Erik Swanson after the right-hander cleared waivers, the team said Tuesday. Swanson was designated for assignment last week after posting a 15.19 earned-run average over six appearances this season.
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