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Red Sox Reportedly Open for Business in Trade Talks for an Impact Bat

The Boston Red Sox have struggled this season (22-28, fourth place in AL East), but the team is still holding out hope that a turnaround is imminent after some strong pitching recently. The issue has been the Red Sox offense being so abysmal. MLBTradeRumors.com wrote (about the struggling Red Sox offense): “The Red Sox rank […] The post Red Sox Reportedly Open for Business in Trade Talks for an Impact Bat appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cubs DFA infielder with roster move before Astros game

The Chicago Cubs are set to play the Houston Astros on Saturday afternoon. Before the game, Chicago announced two roster moves. The team has recalled outfielder Kevin Alcantara and designated infielder Nicky Lopez for assignment. The moves come after Matt Shaw was placed on the injured list on Friday. Lopez, 31, appeared in only four […] The post Cubs DFA infielder with roster move before Astros game appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Cubs’ Matt Shaw lands on IL ahead of Astros clash

Ahead of their weekend series against the Houston Astros, the Chicago Cubs on Friday placed infielder Matt Shaw on the 10-day injured list because of mid-back tightness and promoted top prospect Pedro Ramirez to the major league roster for the first time. Shaw’s IL placement was made retroactive to May 20. The 24-year-old had gone […] The post Cubs’ Matt Shaw lands on IL ahead of Astros clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Chicago Cubs Announce Matt Shaw News Before Astros Series

The Chicago Cubs were recently swept by the Milwaukee Brewers, which took them out of first place in the National League Central. Baseball moves fast, so the Cubs need to shake that series off, and be glad that they are welcoming the struggling Houston Astros into town for a three-game weekend set. Before the Cubs-Astros […] The post Chicago Cubs Announce Matt Shaw News Before Astros Series appeared first on HEAVY.

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Fan accidentally shows full moon on live broadcast trying to catch a foul ball

The full moon was out on a beautiful Tuesday night in Tampa Bay, but not the kind fans would have wanted to see. Chicago Cubs outfielder Matt Shaw was at the plate with two outs in the top of the 9th inning of what was basically a decided game at Tropicana Field in Tampa, Fla. … The post Fan accidentally shows full moon on live broadcast trying to catch a foul ball appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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