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Manny Machado

SD Third Baseman #13

Manny Machado underwent successful surgery on Tuesday to repair the extensor tendon in his right elbow.

The procedure was performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles. Machado is expected to be sidelined for 4-to-6 months while recovering from the operation. That means it’s likely that he’ll miss part — if not all — of spring training, but should be ready to go fairly early during the 2024 regular season.
Royce Lewis

MIN Shortstop #23

Royce Lewis clubbed a pair of home runs in his first career postseason game on Tuesday, powering the Twins to a 3-1 victory over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series.

Edouard Julien worked a walk to start the home half of the first inning, then Lewis tagged right-hander Kevin Gausman for a 386-foot two-run blast to give the Twins an early 2-0 edge. He then smashed an opposite-field 397-foot shot in the third inning to make it a 3-0 ballgame. The 24-year-old phenom — playing in his first game in nearly two weeks — became the second player in Twins’ franchise history to have a multi-homer game in the postseason, joining Gary Gaetti from the 1987 ALCS. Lewis also drew a walk in the fifth inning, reaching base safely in three of his four plate appearances in the ballgame. The Twins will look to close out the Blue Jays on Wednesday afternoon in Minnesota.
Michael A. Taylor

MIN Center Fielder #2

Michael A. Taylor went 1-for-3 and made a pair of spectacular catches in the outfield on Tuesday as the Twins triumphed over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series.

Taylor made a couple of outstanding catches in the ballgame — including one on a drive that Matt Chapman hit to the wall with two-men on and two outs in the sixth inning that could have potentially tied the game. The 32-year-old outfielder also singled in the second inning but was left stranded at first base. The Twins are now just one win away from advancing to the ALDS.
Jhoan Duran

MIN Relief Pitcher #59

Jhoan Duran closed out the Blue Jays in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series on Tuesday afternoon, working a scoreless ninth inning to protect a two-run lead.

The flame-throwing 25-year-old right-hander struck out Kevin Kiermaier and Matt Chapman to start the inning before issuing a two-out walk to Whit Merrifield. He battled back though, getting George Springer to ground out to first base to end it. Four Twins’ relievers combined to allow just one hit over 3 1/3 scoreless innings to close out Tuesday’s victory.
Pablo Lopez

MIN Starting Pitcher #49

Pablo López pitched well in Tuesday’s victory over the Blue Jays in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series, allowing just one run on five hits over his 5 2/3 innings of work.

López struck out just three batters on the afternoon while issuing a pair of walks. The lone tally against him came on his final batter, as Kevin Kiermaier lined a two-out RBI single into left field to chase him in the sixth inning. Overall, the 27-year-old right-hander got six swings and misses on 93 pitches on the afternoon, posting a CSW of 24 percent. Provided the Twins can take one of the next two games to close out the Jays, López would get the ball next during the ALDS.
Kevin Kiermaier

TOR Center Fielder #39

Kevin Kiermaier went 2-for-3 and drove in the Blue Jays’ lone run as they dropped Game 1 of their Wild Card Series against the Twins on Tuesday afternoon in Minnesota.

Kiermaier drew a two-out walk in the second inning but was stranded at first base. He then reached on a two-out single in the fourth inning, but Bo Bichette was cut down at the plate attempting to score on the play. Kiermaier then finally got the Jays on the board with a two-out RBI single off of Pablo Lopez in the sixth inning, but that would wind up being the extent of their offense.
Kevin Gausman

TOR Starting Pitcher #34

Kevin Gausman wasn’t at his best in Tuesday’s loss to the Twins in Game 1 of their Wild Card Series, giving up three runs on three hits in just four innings of work.

The 32-year-old right-hander walked three and struck out five in the abbreviated outing. All of the damage that was done against him was inflicted by Royce Lewis — who blasted a two-run homer in the opening inning and tacked on a solo shot in the third. Overall, Gausman got just three swings and misses on 60 pitches on the afternoon, registering a miserable CSW of only 22 percent. Unless the Blue Jays can rally back to win each of the next two games in the series, Gausman’s 2023 campaign will end on a sour note.
Jake McCarthy

ARI Center Fielder #31

Jake McCarthy was removed from the Diamondbacks’ postseason roster after sustaining a right oblique injury before Tuesday’s game against the Brewers.

It’s not yet clear exactly how the injury occurred, but McCarthy has been removed from the team’s roster in favor of Jace Peterson. No word yet on how long McCarthy may be sidelined for and if he could be an option for the Diamondbacks if they advance deeper into the postseason.
Max Fried

ATL Starting Pitcher #54

Max Fried (blister) threw five innings in a simulated game against his Braves’ teammates on Monday.

The 29-year-old hurler threw 76 pitches on the afternoon, allowing three runs (two earned) on six hits and three walks. The Braves aren’t going to provide an update on his health on Monday, but it seems like he should be ready to start in Game 2 of the NLDS.
Jordan Montgomery

TEX Starting Pitcher #52

Jordan Montgomery pitched six-hit ball for seven innings and combined with Aroldis Chapman and José Leclerc on a shutout of the Rays in Game 1 of the Wild Card.

Montgomery allowed just three hard-hit balls and walked none in a stellar showing. Chapman and Leclerc then combined to allow just one baserunner over the final two innings. It’s Montgomery’s first postseason win in two starts and one relief appearance. The Cardinals passed him over for a start in their Wild Card series against the Phillies last year, choosing José Quintana and Miles Mikolas instead.

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Tim Wakefield, who revived his career and Red Sox trophy case with knuckleball, dies at 57

Known for his trademark knuckleball, Wakefield pitched 17 seasons for Boston.

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Charlie Blackmon and Colorado Rockies agree to $13 million contract for 2024

Charlie Blackmon and the Colorado Rockies agreed Friday to a one-year, $13 million contract for 2024.

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Major League Baseball will experiment with an 18-second pitch clock with runners on base at the Arizona Fall League.

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Giants fire manager Gabe Kapler with 3 games left in his 4th season

Kapler led a shorthanded Giants roster to playoff contention before the team fell apart in September.

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Bryce Harper flips out on umpire, flips Phillies helmet into stands and then retrieved by kid

Bryce Harper flipped out on the third base umpire and then flipped his maroon Phillies helmet over the protective netting and into the stands.

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Orioles announce new 30-year deal to stay at Camden Yards

The Baltimore Orioles have reached a deal with the state of Maryland that keeps the team at Camden Yards for at least 30 years.

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Miguel Cabrera

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MLB: Chicago Cubs at Atlanta Braves

Acuña becomes first 40-70 player, Albies lifts Braves over Cubs 6-5 in 10 innings

Ronald Acuña Jr. soaked up the cheers from the home crowd after becoming the charter member of the 40-70 club.

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MLB: Cincinnati Reds at Cleveland Guardians

Guardians give manager Terry Francona perfect send-off in his final home game, 4-3 win over Reds

As the Cleveland crowd chanted for him like never before, Terry Francona tipped his cap to salute their 11 years together.

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