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Luke Weaver becomes Yankees closer after getting cut by Reds and Mariners
NEW YORK (AP) — Luke Weaver walked onto the Wrigley Field mound last month for his big league closing debut and was far from stoic. “I couldn’t see straight. I was blacked out for the most part. I was pure adrenaline,” the New York Yankees pitcher said. “Heightened vision...
How hard is it to repeat as World Series champ? Texas just made it 24 seasons in a row without one
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — This is the 24th season in a row that there will not be a repeat World Series champion, and Bruce Bochy knows firsthand how hard it is trying to win back-to-back titles — or even getting back to the playoffs the following season. “I should know because...
Rangers RHP David Robertson passes former teammate Mariano Rivera in strikeouts by a reliever
CHICAGO (AP) — David Robertson got a firsthand look at Mariano Rivera when he broke into the majors with the New York Yankees in 2008. The experience left quite an impression. “I learned a lot from watching him,” Robertson said. “He's an incredible competitor,...
