Month: April 2021

5:49 PM ET Associated Press HOUSTON — Astros newcomer Jake Odorizzi exited his start against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday after just five pitches because of tightness in his right forearm. Odorizzi retired leadoff man David Fletcher on a flyball, grimacing on his final pitch. Catcher Jason Castro went to check on him and
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5:08 PM ET Associated Press ST. LOUIS — Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina was available as a “super emergency guy” on Saturday, a day after the nine-time All-Star exited early with soreness in his right foot. “The initial imaging turned out favorably but they want to do more so he can move it around a little
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4:39 PM ET Associated Press A piece of copper that was struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia in 1794 and was a prototype for the fledgling nation’s money was auctioned off for $840,000, considerably more than expected, an official said. Heritage auctions spokesperson Eric Bradley said the “No Stars Flowing Hair Dollar” opened at
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6:41 PM ET Associated Press ATLANTA — Kole Calhoun will always cherish his childhood memory of catching a foul ball hit by Tony Gwynn in spring training. “I thought that was the coolest thing in the world,” the Arizona Diamondbacks right fielder said Saturday. Now that he’s 33 and in his ninth major league season,
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3:41 PM ET Philadelphia 76ers All-Star Joel Embiid was ruled out shortly before tipoff against the Milwaukee Bucks due to a shoulder injury on Saturday. Sixers coach Doc Rivers said Embiid had to test his shoulder before the game. The All-Star warmed up on the floor and was initially reported as available and in the
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6:58 PM ET Associated Press Orlando Magic coach Steve Clifford has tested positive for coronavirus, though he and the team are waiting on re-tests before determining if he will have to miss time. Clifford does not expect to be cleared in time for Sunday’s home game against the Indiana Pacers, though no final determination has
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5:13 PM ET After missing the Brooklyn Nets‘ last three games with a left thigh contusion, Kevin Durant is probable to return on Sunday against the Phoenix Suns. Durant injured himself early in the first quarter of the Nets game against the Miami Heat last weekend. Durant was driving toward the basket when he collided
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8:48 PM ET The already-depleted Denver Nuggets will be without starting guard Will Barton for “the foreseeable future,” according to head coach Michael Malone. Barton suffered a right hamstring strain early in Friday night’s 118-97 loss to the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco. The veteran guard pulled up awkwardly after driving to the basket,
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