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Roberts explains having Ohtani pitch but not hit
Shohei Ohtani started on the mound but was absent from the Dodgers' lineup Tuesday night. As manager Dave Roberts explained, "His goal is to make every start, and so with that, there has to be some compromise and some openness to kind of read and react."[read more]
🤔 What's next for Phillies after firing Thomson
Philly decided it was time for a change after a 9-19 start. Will the Phils improve under interim manager Don Mattingly?[read more]
Romo switch-hits first 2 HRs to carry White Sox
Drew Romo stole the spotlight from Angels ace Jose Soriano, hitting his first two big league homers Tuesday night, one from each side of the plate, in the White Sox's 5-2 win.[read more]
Fired Thomson has no animosity towards Phillies
Former Phillies manager Rob Thomson showed no animosity toward the team or front office, which fired him on Tuesday, expressing a desire to remain in the organization if he's wanted.[read more]
Mendoza: Aware of hot seat, confident of rebound
Embattled Mets manager Carlos Mendoza said he's aware of the rampant speculation about his job status but is focusing all his energy on getting the best out of his team, which entered Tuesday with losses in 15 of its last 17 games.[read more]
Yankees DFA Grichuk to clear spot for Rodriguez
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk has been designated for assignment by the Yankees, clearing a spot on their roster to activate right-hander Elmer Rodriguez for his major league debut.[read more]
Cuban Ramírez tested positive for steroids at WBC
Former Chicago White Sox shortstop Alexei Ramírez tested positive for four anabolic steroids at the World Baseball Classic in March where he set a record as its oldest ever player.[read more]
Phils fire Thomson, tried to hire Cora as manager
The Phillies, off to their worst start to a season in more than two decades, fired manager Rob Thomson and tried to hire Alex Cora as his replacement.[read more]
Patrick overcomes vision trouble in Brewers' win'
Chad Patrick, 27, experienced vision trouble that caused the Milwaukee Brewers' training staff to check him on the mound before the second inning of a 13-2 victory over the Arizona Diamondbacks Tuesday, but he said, after the win, he was feeling better.[read more]
Citi Field clearance: Nats-Mets tickets cheaper th...
The Mets have lost 15 of their past 17 games, and tickets to see the team play are reflecting their record.[read more]