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Wed Jun 26 201919:07Attorney: Girl hit during Astros game had skull fracture
HOUSTON (AP) — An attorney for the family of a 2-year-old girl struck by a foul ball during a game last month between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros said Wednesday that the girl suffered a skull fracture.Attorney Richard Mithoff provided the first update by the girl's family on her condition since she was hit during the May 29 game in Houston.Mithoff said the girl had bleeding and swelling in her brain as well as a brain contusion after she was hit. He said she had a seizure after she was hospitalized and is taking medication to prevent more seizures. The girl was injured when Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit a fourth-inning line drive into the stands down the third base line.Like all major league stadiums, Minute Maid Park has netting to protect fans near the field from foul balls. On the third base side in Houston, it extends to the end of the visiting team's dugout. In a statement released Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the family said they were sitting one section away from... [More]
Wed Jun 19 201900:27White Sox plan to extend netting at Guaranteed Rate Field
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox plan to extend the protective netting to the foul poles at Guaranteed Rate Field, becoming the first major league team to take that step since a couple of high-profile injuries this spring increased the focus on fan safety at ballparks.The White Sox and Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which owns the ballpark, are hoping to complete the project this season. They say they will announce more details at a later date.Now that one team has jumped in front on the move, there likely will be more to come. It's hard to imagine a scenario where one major league team feels comfortable with less protection for fans than at another ballpark."Obviously that's a positive step in this sport," Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. said before Tuesday night's 3-1 loss to the White Sox. "I don't think anybody should go home with bumps or bruises or even worse. So whatever they got to do to take care of that, I'm glad they're taking procedures."Following recommendations... [More]
Tue Jun 18 201920:57White Sox plan to extend netting at Guaranteed Rate Field
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox plan to extend the protective netting to the foul poles at Guaranteed Rate Field, becoming the first major league team to take that step since a couple of high-profile injuries this spring increased the focus on fan safety at ballparks.The White Sox and Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which owns the ballpark, are hoping to complete the project this season. They say they will announce more details at a later date.Now that one team has jumped in front on the move, there likely will be more to come. It's hard to imagine a scenario where one major league team feels comfortable with less protection for fans than at another ballpark."Obviously that's a positive step in this sport," Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. said before their game against the crosstown White Sox on Tuesday night. "I don't think anybody should go home with bumps or bruises or even worse. So whatever they got to do to take care of that, I'm glad they're taking procedures."Following... [More]
Tue Jun 18 201920:07White Sox plan to extend netting at Guaranteed Rate Field
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox plan to extend the protective netting to the foul poles at Guaranteed Rate Field, becoming the first major league team to take that step since a couple of high-profile injuries this summer increased the focus on fan safety at ballparks.The White Sox and Illinois Sports Facilities Authority, which owns the ballpark, are hoping to complete the project this season. They say they will announce more details at a later date.Now that one team has jumped in front on the move, there likely will be more to come. It's hard to imagine a scenario where one major league team feels comfortable with less protection for fans than at another ballpark."Obviously that's a positive step in this sport," Chicago Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. said before their game against the crosstown White Sox on Tuesday night. "I don't think anybody should go home with bumps or bruises or even worse. So whatever they got to do to take care of that, I'm glad they're taking procedures."Following... [More]
Thu May 30 201900:50Child hit by line drive at Astros game, taken to hospital
HOUSTON (AP) — A young fan was taken to the hospital after getting struck by a foul ball during Wednesday night's game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros.Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit a line drive in the fourth inning into the field-level stands down the third base line, where it hit the girl. He immediately put his hands on his head and took a couple of steps toward the seats. He then fell to his knees near home plate and was consoled by teammate Jason Heyward and manager Joe Maddon."Albert is an emotional young man with children, so that made it even more real to him," Maddon said. "I understood exactly what he was going through right there."It took several minutes for Almora, who appeared to be crying, to compose himself and continue the at-bat. Players from both teams appeared shaken up by the scene.Almora still looked to be on the verge of tears after the game. He spoke haltingly as he described what happened and said he knew immediately as he looked into the stands... [More]
Thu May 30 201900:06Child hit by line drive at Astros game, taken to hospital
HOUSTON (AP) — A young fan was taken to the hospital after getting struck by a foul ball during Wednesday night's game between the Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros.Cubs outfielder Albert Almora Jr. hit a fourth-inning line drive into the stands down the third base line, where it hit the girl. He immediately put his hands on his head and took a couple of steps toward the seats. He then fell to his knees near home plate and was consoled by teammate Jason Heyward and manager Joe Maddon.It took several minutes for Almora, who appeared to be crying, to compose himself and continue the at-bat, and players from both teams also appeared shaken up by the scene.The girl was picked up by a man who appeared to be with her and he dashed up the stairs not long after she was struck. A photo taken by The Associated Press showed the girl apparently conscious and crying as she was whisked away and nearby fans looked on.After the game, the Astros issued a statement saying the fan was taken to a hospital, but... [More]
Wed May 29 201923:01Child struck by line drive at Cubs-Astros game
HOUSTON (AP) — A young fan at Wednesday night's game between the Cubs and Astros was struck by a foul ball hit by Albert Almora Jr., shaking up the Chicago center fielder.Almora hit a fourth-inning line drive into the stands down the third base line, where it hit a young girl. He immediately put his hands on his head and took a couple of steps toward the stands. He then fell to his knees near the plate and was consoled by teammate Jason Heyward and manager Joe Maddon.It took several minutes for Almora, who appeared to be crying, to compose himself and continue the at-bat, and players from both teams also appeared shaken up by the scene.The girl was picked up by a man who appeared to be with her and he dashed up the stairs not long after she was struck. The Astros did not provide an immediate update on her condition, but a photo taken by The Associated Press showed the girl conscious and crying as she was whisked away and nearby fans looked on.After the fourth inning, Almora, who still appeared... [More]
Wed May 23 201800:39Twins acquire 1B Chris Carter in minor-league deal
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Chris Carter from the Los Angeles Angels for cash considerations in a minor-league trade on Tuesday.The 31-year-old was hitting .255 with 13 home runs and 43 RBIs in 38 games for Triple-A Salt Lake this season. He will join Minnesota's Triple-A affiliate, the Rochester Red Wings.Carter, who led the National League with 41 home runs in 2016, last played in the majors on July 4, 2017 for the New York Yankees. He hit .201 with eight homers in 62 games for New York.The Twins lost first baseman Joe Mauer to the disabled list last weekend with a neck strain and concussion-like symptoms. Regular designated hitter Logan Morrison has started the past four games at first base.
Wed Mar 28 201802:31Ohtani to make MLB pitching debut Sunday for Angels
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his major league pitching debut Sunday when he starts for the Los Angeles Angels in their fourth game of the season at Oakland.The much-hyped Japanese star is expected to be the team's designated hitter in at least one of the first three games, but it's unclear if that will happen in the opener on Thursday."We haven't determined our opening-day lineup yet," Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday night.The 23-year-old Ohtani, who struggled in spring training, was told after Tuesday's exhibition game against the Dodgers that he'll pitch Sunday.Asked what he expects from Ohtani in his first start, Scioscia said: "He's gotten into the mid-80-pitch range and should be able to get over 90 if he's throwing to his capabilities. That's plenty of pitches for him to get deep into the game. We're going to take it one pitch at a time with all of our pitchers."Ohtani was supposed to get an at-bat or two on Tuesday night but that... [More]
Fri Mar 16 201802:43Price pitches 4 scoreless innings in spring training debut
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — David Price made his delayed spring-training debut for Boston, allowing one hit over four scoreless innings in a 7-5 win over Toronto on Thursday.Price struck out five and walked one. An elbow injury limited to a career-low 11 starts last season."Felt good," Price said. "I had really good fastball command early. I made good pitches when I needed to. I stayed away from the big part of the plate with the exception of a couple of fastballs. I thought it was a good day."Price was 6-3 with a 3.38 ERA last year. The 32-year-old left-hander is entering the third season of a $217 million, seven-year contract."This is March 15 and I've never had a four-pitch mix this early in spring training," he said. "I've never been this far along even though I've only thrown in one game. I'm excited about it."Andrew Benintendi drove in two runs with a pair of doubles for the Red Sox, while Christian Vazquez hit his first home run — a two-run drive. Teoscar Hernandez had two hits and two... [More]
Sun Feb 18 201818:11Angels sign veteran sluggers Chris Carter, Chris Young
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels have signed veteran slugger Chris Carter and longtime outfielder Chris Young.Carter got a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training on Sunday, while Young agreed to a one-year contract.Carter played for the New York Yankees last season, batting .201 with eight homers. The first baseman is only one season removed from leading the NL with 41 homers for Milwaukee in 2016.The 31-year-old Carter has 158 career homers, including three straight seasons with at least 24 homers for Houston.Young spent last season with Boston, batting .235 with 25 RBIs in 90 games. He also has played for Arizona, Oakland and the Mets and Yankees.The Angels traded first baseman C.J. Cron to Tampa Bay on Saturday.___More AP baseball: www.apnews.com/tags/MLBbaseball
Thu Feb 1 201813:10All 30 MLB ballparks to have expanded netting by opening day
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All 30 major league ballparks will have expanded protective netting that reaches to at least the far ends of each dugout by opening day.Major League Baseball made the announcement Thursday ahead of an owners' meeting later in the day.MLB issued recommendations for protective netting or screens in December 2015, encouraging teams to have it in place between the ends of the dugouts closest to home plate. The push for an expansion increased last year after a series of spectator injuries.A boy was struck on the head by a portion of Chris Carter's broken bat at Yankee Stadium on May 25, and a fan sitting beyond the first-base dugout was hit by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Aaron Judge on July 25. A young girl was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier on Sept. 20 and was hospitalized.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Thu Feb 1 201811:30All 30 MLB ballparks to have expanded netting by opening day
LOS ANGELES (AP) — All 30 major league ballparks will have expanded protective netting that reaches to at least the far ends of each dugout by opening day.Major League Baseball made the announcement Thursday ahead of an owners' meeting later in the day.MLB issued recommendations for protective netting or screens in December 2015, encouraging teams to have it in place between the ends of the dugouts closest to home plate. The push for an expansion increased last year after a series of spectator injuries.A boy was struck on the head by a portion of Chris Carter's broken bat at Yankee Stadium on May 25, and a fan sitting beyond the first-base dugout was hit by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Aaron Judge on July 25. A young girl was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier on Sept. 20 and was hospitalized.___More AP baseball: https://apnews.com/tag/MLBbaseball
Wed Jan 10 201814:47Yankees expanding protective netting past dugouts
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Yankees are expanding netting to protect seats behind each dugout and for five sections past down both foul lines, a decision announced after several fans were injured last year.A boy was struck on the head by a portion of Chris Carter's broken bat at Yankee Stadium on May 25, and a fan sitting beyond the first-base dugout was hit by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Aaron Judge on July 25. A young girl was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier on Sept. 20 and was taken to a hospital.Team officials said Wednesday that green netting, designed to minimize visual impact, will rise 9 feet above each dugout but the bottom 3 feet will be retractable and pulled up during batting practice to allow fan interaction with players.Beyond the dugouts, nets will rise to about 5½ feet above the wall, which is 8 feet above the field surface. The Yankees said the system is called Dyneema fiber Ultra Cross 1.2 millimeter-wide knotless netting and will be... [More]
Sat Jul 22 201704:391B Chris Carter signed to minor league deal on Friday and expect...
1B Chris Carter was signed to a minor league deal on Friday and is expected to report to Triple-A Nashville shortly. Carter, who shared the National League lead in homers last season with 41, opened the season with the New York Yankees but was designated for assignment twice before being released July 10. With Athletics 1B Yonder Alonso the subject of trade rumors, Carter could be in line for regular playing time in the majors by August. Carter batted .201 with eight homers and 26 RBIs in 62 games for the Yankees.
Fri Jul 21 201720:261B Chris Carter signed minor league contract with Oakland Athlet...
1B Chris Carter signed a minor league contract with the Oakland Athletics on Friday.Carter, 30, was assigned to Triple-A Nashville. He was released by the New York Yankees on July 11. He signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with New York in February. Carter hit just .201 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs in 62 games with the Yankees, who twice designated him for assignment. He was initially designated on June 24 and again on July 5. Carter previously spent five years in the Oakland organization after originally being acquired in December 2007 from Arizona in an eight-player trade. He spent parts of three seasons in the majors with the A's (2010-12), appearing in 106 games and hitting 19 homers.
Fri Jul 21 201715:56A's sign 1B Carter to minor league contract
The Oakland Athletics signed first baseman Chris Carter to a minor league contract, the team announced Friday.Carter, 30, was assigned to Triple-A Nashville. He was released by the New York Yankees on July 11. He signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with New York in February.Carter hit just .201 with eight home runs and 26 RBIs in 62 games with the Yankees, who twice designated him for assignment. He was initially designated on June 24 and again on July 5.Carter previously spent five years in the Oakland organization after originally being acquired in December 2007 from Arizona in an eight-player trade. He spent parts of three seasons in the majors with the A's (2010-12), appearing in 106 games and hitting 19 homers.The A's also recalled right-hander Frankie Montas and first baseman/outfielder Matt Olson from Triple-A.Montas, 25, joins Oakland for the second time this year. He was on the Athletics' Opening Day roster and went 1-1 with a 6.91 ERA in 21 relief appearances before he was optioned to Nashville on June 11. He went 0-1 with a 4.22 ERA in seven games (six starts) with Nashville.Olson, 23, reports to Oakland for the fifth time and is batting .184 with four home runs and nine RBIs in 16 games over his previous four stints. His most recent stay was from June 22 to July 2 when he went 9-for-40 (.225) with all four of his home runs and eight RBIs in 10 games. He is hitting .267 with 19 homers and 51 RBIs in 68 games with Nashville.
Wed Jul 12 201720:26MLB notebook: Bumgarner to come off DL, start Saturday
Out since April 20, Madison Bumgarner is ready to get rolling with the San Francisco Giants and will start Saturday against the San Diego Padres.The left-hander threw 86 pitches in Class A San Jose for the Giants on Monday and will be activated after the All-Star break.With the Giants on a road trip in Colorado in April, Bumgarner was injured during an off-day in Denver. Bumgarner injured the shoulder and his ribs in a dirt bike accident.The 2014 World Series hero had never previously been on the disabled list during his eight-plus major league seasons. Bumgarner, 27, is 0-3 with a 3.00 ERA this season.--Unable to replicate his success at the plate from last season, Chris Carter is a free agent once more after the New York Yankees released the slumping first baseman.Carter, 30, hit eight home runs and drove in 26 runs while hitting .201 and striking out 76 times in 62 games with the Yankees this season. He slugged a National League-leading 41 homers with 94 RBIs in 160 games for the Milwaukee... [More]
Tue Jul 11 201711:47Yankees part ways with slumping 1B Carter
Unable to replicate his success at the plate from last season, Chris Carter is a free agent once more after the New York Yankees released the slumping first baseman on Monday.Carter, 30, hit eight home runs and drove in 26 runs while hitting .201 and striking out 76 times in 62 games with the Yankees this season. He slugged a National League-leading 41 homers with 94 RBIs in 160 games for the Milwaukee Brewers last year.The slugger signed a one-year, $3.5 million deal with New York in February. He was designated for assignment June 24, but returned to the team June 29 when first baseman Tyler Austin was placed on the disabled list.Carter was designated for assignment for the second time this season on July 4.With upcoming first baseman Greg Bird still rehabbing a foot injury, the Miami Herald reports the Yankees are pursuing a trade for 29-year-old Miami Marlins first baseman Justin Bour.Powered by a historic first half from Home Run Derby champion Aaron Judge, New York (45-41) started strong and surged to the top of the AL East standings before losing 18 of its last 25 games before the All-Star break.
Thu Jul 6 201704:521B Chris Carter officially designated for assignment before Wedn...
1B Chris Carter was officially designated for assignment before Wednesday's game. Though the Yankees announced the move following Tuesday's game, it took effect Wednesday. It is the second time this season Carter was designated off the 40-man roster. He was designated for assignment the first time following the June 23 game against Texas, took the assignment to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and was recalled Thursday when Tyler Austin went on the disabled list with a hamstring injury. "It just hasn't worked out," manager Joe Girardi said before the game. "He's had opportunities, and he gave a good effort. We felt it was time to go in another direction."
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