Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton set to begin rehab assignment
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Yankees’ Giancarlo Stanton set to begin rehab assignment

Giancarlo Stanton’s much-needed return to the Yankees’ lineup is coming into focus. After going through another pregame workout on Friday, Stanton was expected to begin a rehab assignment on Saturday with Double-A Somerset in Bowie, Md. According to manager Aaron Boone, the plan was for Stanton to serve as the…

Mets’ Taijuan Walker could miss start despite ‘good news’
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Mets’ Taijuan Walker could miss start despite ‘good news’

ATLANTA — The Mets received what they consider “good news” on Taijuan Walker’s sore back Wednesday, but that might not preclude the right-hander from missing his next start. Walker departed his outing Tuesday after only two innings, with what the Mets termed as back spasms. According to manager Buck Showalter,…

Gil Hodges’ daughter gives heartwarming Hall of Fame induction speech
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Gil Hodges’ daughter gives heartwarming Hall of Fame induction speech

COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — With seven new members in the Class of 2022, there was so much emotional release emanating from the stage and from the throngs of fans and family members in attendance at this year’s induction ceremony for the Baseball Hall of Fame.  There were thousands of Boston- and…