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Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola throw to batters, ramping up return from ankle and rib injuries

Phillies pitcher Aaron Nola throw to batters, ramping up return from ankle and rib injuries

NEW YORK (AP) — Philadelphia's Aaron Nola threw 56 pitches to batters Friday as he ramped up his comeback from a sprained right ankle and fractured rib that have sidelined him since May.
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Braves activate third baseman Austin Riley from injured list

Braves activate third baseman Austin Riley from injured list

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Atlanta Braves activated third baseman Austin Riley from the injured list on Friday ahead of a weekend series at Texas. Riley hadn't played since straining an abdominal muscle while making a throw on July 11 against St.
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Astros place left-hander Brandon Walter on injured list with elbow inflammation

Astros place left-hander Brandon Walter on injured list with elbow inflammation

HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros placed left-handed starter Brandon Walter on the 15-day injured list, retroactive to Thursday, with left elbow inflammation. Walter becomes the 18th Houston player currently on IL.
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Record crowd expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds

Record crowd expected at Bristol for the MLB Speedway Classic between the Braves and Reds

Workers still have some finishing touches to put on the field inside the racetrack at Bristol Motor Speedway, and officials are expecting a record crowd in a week to watch the Cincinnati Reds play the Atlanta Braves in the MLB Speedway Classic on Aug
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MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo among prized players who could move

MLB trade deadline: Eugenio Suárez, Mitch Keller, Seth Lugo among prized players who could move

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks got the trade deadline party started on Thursday night when they dealt 2024 All-Star Josh Naylor to the Seattle Mariners for two pitching prospects.
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Venezuelan baseball team denied visas into US, Little League International says

A Venezuelan baseball team was denied visas into the United States and will miss this year's Senior Baseball World Series, Little League International confirmed Friday.
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Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver

Blue Jays top prospect Arjun Nimmala focused on growth, consistency in Vancouver

VANCOUVER — Arjun Nimmala has learned a lot this year. As the No.
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New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for 'unsportsmanlike' bat flip

New Jersey Little Leaguer plays after judge lifts his suspension for 'unsportsmanlike' bat flip

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Red Sox look to keep home win streak going, host the Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers (60-43, first in the NL West) vs. Boston Red Sox (55-49, third in the AL East) Boston; Friday, 7:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Dodgers: Emmet Sheehan (1-1, 4.41 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 16 strikeouts); Red Sox: Brayan Bello (6-4, 3.
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Teel leads White Sox against the Cubs after 4-hit performance

Chicago Cubs (60-42, second in the NL Central) vs. Chicago White Sox (37-66, fifth in the AL Central) Chicago; Friday, 7:40 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Cubs: Shota Imanaga (7-3, 2.40 ERA, 0.92 WHIP, 53 strikeouts); White Sox: Adrian Houser (5-2, 1.
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