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Yankees' Schmidt thinks he tipped pitch that Mariners' Moore hit for go-ahead, 2-run homer
Read full article: Yankees' Schmidt thinks he tipped pitch that Mariners' Moore hit for go-ahead, 2-run homerClarke Schmidt thought he tipped his pitch to Seattle’s Dylan Moore, who put the Mariners ahead to stay with a two-run homer in the third inning of a 6-3 win over the New York Yankees.
Verdugo powers Yankees to 10-3 blowout against Verlander and Astros
Read full article: Verdugo powers Yankees to 10-3 blowout against Verlander and AstrosAlex Verdugo homered and tied a career high with four RBIs, powering the New York Yankees past Justin Verlander and the skidding Houston Astros 10-3.
Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-0 in New York home opener behind Clement's tiebreaking pinch homer
Read full article: Blue Jays beat Yankees 3-0 in New York home opener behind Clement's tiebreaking pinch homerPinch-hitter Ernie Clement had a tiebreaking solo home run off Caleb Ferguson leading off the seventh inning, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Yankees 3-0 in New York’s home opener.
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LEADING OFF: Pirates-Reds renew bitter rivalry, Judge ailing
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Pirates-Reds renew bitter rivalry, Judge ailingCincinnati Reds teammates celebrate after defeating the Kansas City Royals in a baseball game at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati, Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020. (AP Photo/Bryan Woolston)A look at what's happening around the majors on Thursday:KEEP COOLThe Reds and Pirates renew what erupted into one of baseballs most bitter rivalries last season, with one major change at the top. Long-simmering tensions between the Ohio River rivals over batters getting plunked escalated into a benches-clearing brawl at Great American Ball Park last summer 31 and resulted in Pirates manager Clint Hurdle, Reds manager David Bell and six players suspended. Its uncertain whether the oft-injured slugger will be back Friday night for the start of a weekend series against Boston. Judge was leading the majors with nine home runs and tied at the top with 20 RBIs before he sat out.
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LEADING OFF: Indians restrict Clevinger, Plesac; Stanton out
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Indians restrict Clevinger, Plesac; Stanton outCleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger delivers in the first inning in a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)A look at what's happening around the majors Wednesday:C YOU LATERCleveland is minus two of its top starting pitchers after putting Mike Clevinger and Zach Plesac on the restricted list. The Indians had implemented a code of conduct for players to follow on road trips, forbidding them from socializing outside of the teams players and staff. MLB permits teams to use the restricted list for players who are unavailable to play for non-baseball reasons. AILING ARMSOpening day starter Joe Musgrove has become the sixth Pittsburgh pitcher put on the injured list this season.