Dealing with closer injuries, D-backs open set against Phils

Apr 20, 2025; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Arizona Diamondbacks starting pitcher Merrill Kelly (29) delivers a pitch against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning at Wrigley Field. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images Just over a month into the season, the Arizona Diamondbacks’ closers are dropping like flies. Due to injuries at the back end of…

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Surging Tigers take aim at Astros to open 10-game trek

Apr 15, 2025; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Detroit Tigers pitcher Jack Flaherty (9) delivers a pitch against Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning at American Family Field. Mandatory Credit: Michael McLoone-Imagn Images Tigers ace left-hander Tarik Skubal validated his reputation as the top pitcher in the American League and anchored a 7-0 victory over the Baltimore…

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‘High energy’ expected as Mets, Phillies open series

Apr 20, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor (12) and right fielder Tyrone Taylor (15) celebrate after defeating the St. Louis Cardinals at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images On Sunday afternoon, the New York Mets completed their first four-game sweep of the St. Louis Cardinals since…

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Aces Zack Wheeler, Sandy Alcantara open Phils-Marlins set

Mar 21, 2025; Clearwater, Florida, USA; Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Zach Wheeler (45) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Minnesota Twins during spring training at BayCare Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Jonathan Dyer-Imagn Images While aces Zack Wheeler and Sandy Alcantara have enjoyed plenty of success in their careers, both are looking to find…

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Angels, in rare return home, open set vs. Giants

Apr 12, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) bats during the eighth inning against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Angels will begin a three-game series Friday night against the San Francisco Giants in Anaheim, Calif., after playing 15 of their…

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Culture Secretary open to reviewing UK ‘tourist tax’

UK retailers have had a lot to complain about recently, including business rates and National Insurance contributions. But one of their biggest bugbears is the so-called tourist tax and the government has signalled that it might be open to revisiting the issue. Photo: Pexels/Public domain VAT-free shopping for tourists was all-but-abolished in the wake of…

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