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Astros slugger Alvarez 'really close' to returning from hand injury

Houston manager Joe Espada said Thursday injured slugger Yordan Alvarez is getting “really close” to returning to the lineup after sitting out with a hand injury for almost a month.

Snitker on Smith-Shawver injury: 'It doesn't look good'

Atlanta Braves righty A.J. Smith-Shawver left Thursday afternoon's start against the Philadelphia Phillies with an elbow injury and has been subsequently placed on the 15-day injured list.

Thomson: Strider didn't intentionally hit Harper

Bryce Harper will not be in the Philadelphia Phillies lineup for their opening game in a doubleheader on Thursday after being hit in the elbow by Atlanta Braves hurler Spencer Strider on Tuesday night. Asked why his team didn't seek any retaliation for the beaning, manager Rob Thomson says the pitch wasn't intentional.

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