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René Cárdenas, pioneer in Spanish-language broadcasts of MLB games, dies at 96
The Associated Press | Posted May 11 - 11:27 a.m. | Save Story
René Cárdenas, the first Spanish-language broadcaster for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers during a 60-year career, has died. He was 96.

Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Posted May 11 - 7:11 a.m. | Save Story
Bobby Cox, the folksy manager of the Atlanta Braves whose teams ruled the National League during the 1990s and gave the city its first major title as well as World Series trips that fell short, died Saturday. He was 84.

Almost everywhere you look in the American League, there's mediocrity to be found
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Posted May 11 - 4:00 a.m. | Save Story
Brice Turang's homer in the ninth inning gave Milwaukee a three-game sweep of the New Yankees and was the latest example of an early-season trend.

Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle honors his mom, who passed away 2 years ago
Ken Powtak, Associated Press | Posted May 10 - 3:41 p.m. | Save Story
Red Sox left-hander Payton Tolle took the Fenway Park mound on Sunday afternoon with a heavy heart.

Mookie Betts set to return from strained oblique when Dodgers open series against Giants on Monday
Dan Greenspan, Associated Press | Posted May 10 - 3:35 p.m. | Save Story
Mookie Betts is set to return after missing more than a month because of a right oblique strain when the Los Angeles Dodgers open a four-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Monday.

Bobby Cox, manager of Braves' teams that ruled National League and won 1995 World Series, dies at 84
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
Atlanta Braves Hall of Fame manager Bobby Cox has died. Cox died Saturday in Marietta, Georgia, according to the Braves. Cox had a stroke in 2019. Cox managed the Braves to prominence during the 1990s and the team's first championship in 1995. He took over a last-place team in June of 1990 and the next season led the Braves to a worst-to-first finish. Atlanta lost in the World Series to Minnesota in seven games. That was the start of a record 14 consecutive division titles. He managed the Braves for 25 years, retired after the 2010 season and was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2014. Bobby Cox was 84 years old.

The Giants trade struggling catcher Patrick Bailey to the Guardians. Bo Naylor optioned to Columbus
Joe Reedy And Josh Dubow, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 5:48 p.m. | Save Story
Patrick Bailey said he was beginning to feel the past couple weeks as if his time with the San Francisco Giants might be coming to an end.

Orioles hold Tupac Shakur bobblehead promotion, and his sister throws out the ceremonial first pitch
Noah Trister, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 12:35 a.m. | Save Story
Fans lined up well before the gates opened at Camden Yards on Friday night in anticipation of a Tupac Shakur bobblehead giveaway at the ballpark.

Chicago Cubs have two 10-game winning streaks in one season for the first time since 1935
Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press | Updated May 9 - 12:23 a.m. | Save Story
for the first time in nine decades.

Robby Snelling makes his MLB debut for the Marlins in a 3-2 loss to the Nationals
Alanis Thames, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 9:32 p.m. | Save Story
Robby Snelling was already receiving autograph requests from young Marlins fans 24 hours before his first Major League Baseball start.

Snell to make season debut for Dodgers on Saturday. Glasnow placed on injured list
Dan Greenspan, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 6:39 p.m. | Save Story
Blake Snell will make his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Saturday against the Atlanta Braves in a matchup of National League division leaders.

MLB's rookie class is making an impressive impact in early season games
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 12:39 p.m. | Save Story
Pittsburgh Pirates phenom Konnor Griffin stepped to the plate on Tuesday night against the Arizona Diamondbacks and ripped a 110.1 mph laser high off the center-field wall at Chase Field, cruising into second base for a double.

Carlos Rodón's elbow pain hindered his life. The Yankees' All-Star took time, and is ready to return
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Posted May 8 - 11:12 a.m. | Save Story
Carlos Rodón remembered back to last year.

Yankees' Jasson Domínguez sprains shoulder crashing into wall, leading to Spencer Jones call-up
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated May 8 - 8:28 a.m. | Save Story
Jasson Domínguez is headed to the injured list yet again after spraining a shoulder when he crashed into Yankee Stadium's outfield wall, opening a path for heralded prospect Spencer Jones to make his major league debut.

Grisham leads Yankees over Rangers 9-2 for 16th win in 19 games but Domínguez hurt hitting wall
The Associated Press | Updated May 7 - 2:08 p.m. | Save Story
Trent Grisham hit a go-ahead, three-run double in a six-run sixth inning, and the New York Yankees beat the Texas 9-2 Thursday for their 16th win in 19 games on an afternoon the Rangers misplayed four balls in a difficult sun.

Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired after sending 'inappropriate' text to female colleague
The Associated Press | Posted May 7 - 1:00 p.m. | Save Story
The Detroit Tigers' Triple-A manager says he was fired this week after sending an "inappropriate" text message to a female colleague.

Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd has surgery on knee that he injured playing with his kids
Luke Decock, Associated Press | Posted May 7 - 11:21 a.m. | Save Story
Chicago Cubs pitcher Matthew Boyd had surgery Thursday to repair a partial meniscus tear that he suffered in his left knee while playing with his children.

Tigers' Framber Valdez suspended 5 games by MLB for intentionally throwing at Boston's Trevor Story
Dave Hogg, Associated Press | Updated May 7 - 10:40 a.m. | Save Story
Detroit Tigers pitcher Framber Valdez was suspended for five games and fined on Wednesday, one day after he was ejected for hitting Boston's Trevor Story with a pitch during a 10-2 loss in which he allowed a career-high 10 runs.

Astros star Carlos Correa faces season-ending surgery on a torn tendon in his ankle
Kristie Rieken, Associated Press | Updated May 6 - 1:03 p.m. | Save Story
Houston's Carlos Correa has a torn tendon in his left ankle that will require season-ending surgery, the star infielder said Wednesday.

