CINCINNATI — The Dodgers are dealing with more injuries to their lineup. As a result, one of their top prospects will get his first big-league opportunity this week. Alex Freeland, the top-ranked infielder in the Dodgers’ farm system, was called up on Tuesday after Hyeseong Kim was placed on the injured list with left shoulder bursitis. Freeland’s arrival also comes after Tommy …
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Chicago Cubs ‘ Ryne Sandberg slugs a triple during Wednesday, Aug. 29, 1984 game against the Cincinnati Reds in Chicago. John Swart/AP hide caption toggle caption John Swart/AP CHICAGO — Ryne Sandberg, a Hall of Fame second baseman who became one of baseball’s best all-around players while starring for the Chicago Cubs, has died. He was 65. Sandberg was surrounded …
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We’ve finally reached the week of the MLB trade deadline, and the reported top target for the Seattle Mariners, third baseman Eugenio Suárez, remains a hot commodity on the market. Salk: Naylor trade gives Seattle Mariners leverage for more moves Here’s a look at the latest reports regarding teams that have shown interest in Suárez ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. …
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The Stop Killing Games campaign has continued building momentum in recent weeks, even popping up during at least one publisher shareholder meeting. With over 1.4 million signatures in support, the EU petition “Stop Destroying Videogames” now has a real shot at forcing the issue with regulators there, though one of the campaign’s biggest promoters now claims someone is trying to …
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Former NFL linebacker Bryan Braman passed away at 38 years old on Thursday after battling a rare form of cancer. Braman was diagnosed with the aggressive disease in February and had undergone several surgeries in Seattle, according to a GoFundMe set up to help him pay for the expenses of the treatment. Braman played six seasons in the NFL, three …
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A Phoenix resident is showing signs of improvement after years of treatment for a severe case of Valley Fever that spread to his brain, requiring specialized care at the Mayo Clinic. While most Valley Fever cases present with mild symptoms similar to the common cold, Chris is among the small percentage of patients whose infection spreads beyond the lungs, creating …
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