Tag: Athlete injuries
Giants catcher Posey misses All-Star Game with bruised thumb
SAN FRANCISCO — Giants catcher Buster Posey was put on the 10-day injured list Friday with a bruised left thumb, costing him his starting...
Fill-ins Casali, Ruf hit homers, Giants beat Nationals 5-3
SAN FRANCISCO — Curt Casali hit a two-run homer while filling in for injured All-Star catcher Buster Posey, late lineup addition Darin Ruf added...
Lowe helps Rays beat Blue Jays 5-2 for 6th straight win
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Brandon Lowe homered twice and Mike Zunino also connected, helping the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Toronto Blue Jays 5-2...
LEADING OFF: Posey to IL, Cole vs Greinke in Houston
A look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:
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Been there before: Bucks, down 2-0, look for life at home
MILWAUKEE — For the second time this postseason, the Milwaukee Bucks have staggered home with a 2-0 deficit and key players not shooting straight.
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Reyes’ 3-run HR in 9th, Indians end 9-game slide, beat KC
CLEVELAND — Franmil Reyes hit a three-run homer with two outs in the ninth inning as the Cleveland Indians ended a nine-game losing streak...
Miller hits 3 HRs, Phillies rout reeling Cubs 8-0
CHICAGO — Brad Miller hit three home runs in a game for the first time in his career, and the Philadelphia Phillies routed the...
Rangers put rookie LH King on IL with shoulder inflammation
ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas rookie left-hander John King was put the 10-day injured list Friday because of left shoulder inflammation, after the Rangers had...
Mark Franke: A health checkup for patriotism
Having passed three patriotic observances — Memorial Day, Flag Day and Independence Day — provides an opportune moment to reflect on the status of...
García HR in 8th, Brewers beat Reds to boost NL Central lead
MILWAUKEE — Avisaíl García hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers beat Cincinnati 5-3 Thursday night, boosting their...