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Montero, Keith lead Tigers over slumping Rockies 11-1 to sweep doubleheader

Montero, Keith lead Tigers over slumping Rockies 11-1 to sweep doubleheader

DENVER (AP) — Keider Montero pitched eight strong innings, Colt Keith homered, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-1 in the second game on Thursday to sweep their doubleheader.
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Brooks Lee's go-ahead double in 8th leads Twins to 5-2 victory over Orioles for series sweep

Brooks Lee's go-ahead double in 8th leads Twins to 5-2 victory over Orioles for series sweep

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Brooks Lee had a tiebreaking two-run double with two outs in the eighth inning to propel the Minnesota Twins to a 5-2 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Thursday, completing a three-game sweep with their fifth straight victory.
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Mize and Torkelson spark Tigers to 10-2 romp over Rockies in 1st game of doubleheader

Mize and Torkelson spark Tigers to 10-2 romp over Rockies in 1st game of doubleheader

DENVER (AP) — Casey Mize pitched six effective innings, Spencer Torkelson had three RBIs and the Detroit Tigers beat the Colorado Rockies 10-2 on Thursday in the first game of a doubleheader.
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Derek Shelton knew it was time to win. The Pirates haven't, and now the manager is out of a job

Derek Shelton knew it was time to win. The Pirates haven't, and now the manager is out of a job

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Derek Shelton was booed loudly when he was introduced ahead of his sixth home opener as the Pittsburgh Pirates manager last month.
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Shohei Ohtani could have landed 15-year deal, agent says, but he didn't want to risk skills decline

Shohei Ohtani could have landed 15-year deal, agent says, but he didn't want to risk skills decline

INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani could have pursued a 15-year contract through age 44, agent Nez Balelo said Thursday, explaining the two-way superstar didn’t want to risk a decline in his skills while under the big deal.
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Chet Lemon, a star on the Detroit Tigers' 1984 championship team, dies at 70

CHICAGO (AP) — Chet Lemon, a three-time All-Star outfielder who helped the Detroit Tigers win the 1984 World Series, has died after a lengthy battle with blood cancer. He was 70. The Tigers announced his death in a post on X on Thursday.
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Reds plan to place Hunter Greene on IL with Grade 1 groin strain

Reds plan to place Hunter Greene on IL with Grade 1 groin strain

ATLANTA (AP) — Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene suffered a Grade 1 groin strain and will be placed on the injured list. “It's not terrible,” Reds manager Terry Francona said Thursday.
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Witt and Bubic help the Royals beat the White Sox 10-0 for 4-game series sweep

Witt and Bubic help the Royals beat the White Sox 10-0 for 4-game series sweep

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Bobby Witt Jr. had four hits, Kris Bubic pitched seven innings and the Kansas City Royals beat the Chicago White Sox 10-0 on Thursday to complete a four-game series sweep.
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Rafael Devers homers and drives in two runs as the Red Sox beat the Rangers 5-0

Rafael Devers homers and drives in two runs as the Red Sox beat the Rangers 5-0

BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers homered and drove in two runs, and five Boston pitchers combined for a five-hit shutout as the Red Sox defeated the Texas Rangers 5-0 on Thursday afternoon.
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Brewers option Elvin Rodríguez to minors and send Aaron Civale on rehab assignment

Brewers option Elvin Rodríguez to minors and send Aaron Civale on rehab assignment

MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Milwaukee Brewers optioned right-hander Elvin Rodríguez to Triple-A Nashville on Thursday, one day after he allowed six runs over 3 1/3 innings of relief in a 9-1 loss to the Houston Astros.
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