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New York Yankees vs. Cleveland Guardians Betting Preview for June 8
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Shotaro Morii is gaining attention as a rising three-way prospect from Japan in the Athletics’ farm system — a hitter and pitcher who unlike Shohei Ohtani also plays the infield.
Washington Nationals vs San Francisco Giants Game Preview
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The reigning MVP and Cy Young Award winners in the American League both are on the injured list. One is on his way back, the other went on the IL just over the last few days.
Max Kepler will not be able to report to the team until June 25, when his suspension ends. He will remain on the restricted list and not count against Arizona’s 40-man roster until then.
Cubs opening day starter Matthew Boyd has completed a minor league rehab assignment and is expected to return to Chicago’s rotation soon.
Tarik Skubal struck out six and allowed two hits for Single-A West Michigan against Dayton. Forty-four of his 54 pitches were strikes.
Matt Chapman singled to drive in automatic runner Jonah Cox in the 10th inning, lifting the San Francisco Giants over the Chicago Cubs 2-1 for their fourth win in their last five games.
Taillon said he first felt discomfort in the hamstring after throwing an inside changeup to Matt Chapman.
