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Report: Cubs releasing Hector Neris, calling up prospect

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CHICAGO — The Cubs have designated Hector Neris for assignment and plan to release him, according to a report. ESPN's Jesse Rogers said Neris has already cleared waivers and is being released. The Cubs are calling up lanky reliever Jack Neely, who was recently acquired from the Yankees for Mark Leiter Jr. Neris was Jed and company's biggest swing for bullpen help last … [Read more...] about Report: Cubs releasing Hector Neris, calling up prospect

Mike Clevinger to undergo surgery, done for the season

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CHICAGO — Chicago White Sox starting pitcher Mike Clevinger has opted to undergo surgery and is done for the rest of the year. According to a press release from the team, Clevinger will undergo disc replacement surgery on his neck on Aug. 1 and will miss the remainder of the Major League Baseball regular season. Clevinger has been on the injured list since the end of May, … [Read more...] about Mike Clevinger to undergo surgery, done for the season

Cubs win as Javier Baez earns golden sombrero in return to Wrigley Field

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CHICAGO — For the first time in three years since his departure from the Chicago Cubs, Javier Baez took to the diamond at Wrigley Field, and it went just about as well as his career has gone since he was traded away from the North Side. In the second inning, with runners at first and second with one out, Baez strolled to the plate for his first at-bat at Wrigley Field since … [Read more...] about Cubs win as Javier Baez earns golden sombrero in return to Wrigley Field

Mariners drop White Sox, Chicago loses 13th in a row

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CHICAGO — The Chicago White Sox capitalized on a trio of mistakes to plate runs, and they had Erick Fedde starting on the mound, but they still came up short against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, dropping the second game of their series at home and extending their losing streak to 13 in a row. Fedde, who came into the game with a 5-1 record and a 1.47 ERA at Guaranteed Rate … [Read more...] about Mariners drop White Sox, Chicago loses 13th in a row