Shohei Ohtani Roughed Up, Escapes Scare in Dodgers’ Loss

10 months ago

Shohei Ohtani Roughed Up, Escapes Scare in Dodgers’ Loss

Ohtani gave up five runs and nine hits in four innings at Coors Field before taking a 93 mph liner off his thigh. “I’m glad it didn’t hit the knee… we avoided the worst-case scenario,” he said. "I was very relieved," said Dave Roberts. Ohtani is batting .284 with 44 homers, one behind NL-leading Kyle Schwarber, with 83 RBIs.

By Tanish Chachra

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Franco Colapinto’s Alpine Future in Doubt Beyond 2025

10 months ago

Franco Colapinto’s Alpine Future in Doubt Beyond 2025

German outlet Auto Motor und Sport reports Colapinto risks losing his Alpine seat despite initial hype. His struggles since replacing Jack Doohan in Imola, combined with an uncompetitive car, leave him vulnerable. Sergio Pérez is cited as a main alternative, while Valtteri Bottas appears Cadillac-bound. With 10 races left, Colapinto must end his points drought to save his career.

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A’s Lawrence Butler Slams Umpires, Calls for ABS in MLB

10 months ago

A’s Lawrence Butler Slams Umpires, Calls for ABS in MLB

“ABS, I’m fed up with the umpires,” Butler said, ripping missed strike calls. The A’s outfielder, batting .232 with 17 homers and 48 RBIs, praised Triple-A’s challenge system: “Up here, they don’t give a f---.” ABS has been on trial since 2019 and is slated for MLB's regular season use starting in 2026. It allows teams to challenge umpire calls.

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Cubs’ Kyle Tucker Battled Hand Fracture, Faces Prolonged Slump

10 months ago

Cubs’ Kyle Tucker Battled Hand Fracture, Faces Prolonged Slump

Craig Counsell confirmed Tucker played June with a small fracture in his right hand. “He was sore… but was able to play,” the Cubs manager said. Despite a .982 OPS that month, Tucker’s hitting .189 since July with a 54% ground ball rate. “It’s had an impact for sure,” Jed Hoyer admitted. Tucker remains active but is sitting out briefly.

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Red Sox To Designate Abraham Toro, Recall David Hamilton

10 months ago

Red Sox To Designate Abraham Toro, Recall David Hamilton

Toro’s Red Sox stint is set to end as Boston designates him for assignment, The Athletic reported. After filling in for the injured Triston Casas, he opened with a .296/.537 line in May but slumped badly, hitting .137/.151/.255 in August with a -1 wRC+. Hamilton returns to the roster, while Romy González remains productive against lefties at .340/.389/.641.

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Pat Murphy Blasts Jacob Misiorowski, Urges Calm Amid Brewers’ Slump

10 months ago

Pat Murphy Blasts Jacob Misiorowski, Urges Calm Amid Brewers’ Slump

After a 4-3 loss to the Cubs, Murphy said, “Miz’s start, that’s not good enough… he lost focus.” The rookie walked three straight in the third before fading. Still, Murphy praised a late rally: "We showed tremendous heart and tremendous relentlessness.” Brewers, once on a 14-game win streak, hold a six-game NL Central lead despite dropping three straight to Chicago.

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