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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
ABS challenge system set to fully be used in Triple-A — Major League Baseball sent a memo to farm directors Tuesday indicating that beginning on June 25, all Triple-A games will use the automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system as opposed to full ABS, which was previously used for half the week.
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Jesse Rogers / ESPN:
When, how will robot umps arrive in MLB? Latest on ABS plans — Major League Baseball sent a memo to all 30 teams Tuesday that shed some light on how the sport views the future of the automated balls and strikes system — or ABS — in the majors. — Beginning June 25 …
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New York Times:
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo could miss 4-6 weeks with arm fracture, won't need surgery: Source — New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo has a fracture to the radial neck of his right arm but won't need surgery, according to a person briefed on the injury.
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Jorge Castillo / ESPN:
Yankees' Anthony Rizzo out at least 8 weeks with forearm fracture — New York Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo is expected to miss at least eight weeks after fracturing his right forearm, it was announced Tuesday. — Rizzo, who was placed on the injured list, said he will go …
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Bob Nightengale / USA Today:
Willie Mays' memory will live forever, starting with Rickwood Field tribute — BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — There were gasps, there were tears, and then there was sheer silence. — Fans were walking around the plaza at Rickwood Field, gawking at the photos and images of Negro League legends …
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Mets get 22 hits and their 6th win in a row, 14-2 over reigning World Series champ Rangers — ARLINGTON, Texas — DJ Stewart hit a three-run homer and Brandon Nimmo also went deep around a bunch of singles as the New York Mets extended their winning streak to six games with a 14-2 victory over the Texas Rangers on Monday night.
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Mets rally for 7-6 victory at Texas and extend winning streak to season-best 7 games — ARLINGTON, Texas — Brandon Nimmo loves the way the New York Mets are playing right now as they just keep winning games. — Pete Alonso hit a tiebreaking double in the ninth inning and the Mets …
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Kiley McDaniel / ESPN:
2024 MLB mock draft 2.0: Predicting the first two rounds — It's the perfect time for a two-round mock draft. MLB Draft Combine workouts started this week, some college stars are still playing at the Men's College World Series in Omaha, high school seasons are completed and pre-draft workouts …
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Carlos Collazo / Baseball America:
2024 MLB Mock Draft 4.0: Projecting The Top 39 Picks — We're in the home stretch as we approach draft day. — Many scouting departments recently had end-of-season meetings. The fourth-annual draft combine takes place this week. The College World Series is ongoing and college summer leagues are starting to kick off.
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Associated Press:
Houston Astros place Justin Verlander on 15-day injured list — CHICAGO — Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander went on the 15-day injured list on Tuesday to give him more time to resolve his lingering neck discomfort. — The 41-year-old Verlander was scratched from Saturday's start against the Detroit Tigers.
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Daily News:
Cameron Brink leaves with knee injury in Sparks' loss to Sun — The No. 2 pick in the WNBA draft falls awkwardly while driving to the basket, then hobbles to the sideline before being carried to the locker room by two staff members — UNCASVILLE, Conn. — Sparks rookie Cameron Brink …
Jack Sommers / Sports Illustrated:
East Coast Heat Wave will Factor in Diamondbacks Road Trip — Dangerously high temperatures could create challenging conditions for the players this week in Washington D.C. and Philadelphia — The Arizona Diamondbacks play their home games in the temperature controlled confines of Chase Field.
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