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[April 11, 2017]
(The Sports Xchange) - Former
Atlanta Braves outfielder Otis Nixon, who was reported missing
Sunday, was found Monday morning.
The Woodstock (Ga.) Police Department issued a statement Monday that
the 58-year-old Nixon "has been located and is safe. We appreciate
the assistance from the public and media."
Nixon left his home for a scheduled golf tee time at 10 a.m.
Saturday, authorities said in a statement. Nixon, who has battled
addiction, did not show up at the golf course.
Woodstock Police posted to Twitter on Sunday asking for the public
to assist in the search for Nixon. A 17-year veteran, Nixon was a
feared speedster on the bases during his playing career in which he
helped key a revival of the Braves with 72 stolen bases in 1991. He
had 620 career steals.
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David Price threw 20 pitches, all fastballs, at Detroit's Comerica
Park in his first bullpen session since being shut down Feb. 28 by
the Boston Red Sox.
Price said he was optimistic the session was a step in the right
direction but cautioned the team would need to wait 24 hours to know
for certain. If Price experiences no pain or tenderness in his left
elbow, the Red Sox would deem the workout a positive.
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"It's kind of like spring training all over again," Price said.
Price was scheduled to throw and the next step in his
strength-building program will be determined this week. Price
reported no pain or setbacks Monday. Initial projections for Price
to return put him back on the mound in May, but the Red Sox are
taking their time with the $217 million left-hander.
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Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner was placed on the 10-day
disabled list with a strained right hamstring.
Turner could miss only eight games with off days factored into the
equation and manager Dusty Baker said Turner should be ready to play
in a matter of days.
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The Boston Red Sox placed center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. on the
disabled list, one day after he was diagnosed with a sprained
ligament in his right knee.
Bradley sustained the injury after losing his footing while rounding
the bases in the ninth inning of Saturday's game against the Detroit
Tigers.
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Red Sox starting pitcher David Price (24) reacts after a walk-off
home run by catcher Sandy Leon (3) not pictured during the twelfth
inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Fenway Park. Mandatory
Credit: Bob DeChiara-USA TODAY Sports
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The St. Louis Cardinals activated right-hander Trevor
Rosenthal from the 10-day disabled list.
Rosenthal, 26, was dealing with a right lat strain suffered during
spring training.
Right-hander Sam Tuivailala was optioned to Triple-A Memphis after
Sunday's game to make room for Rosenthal on the 25-man active
roster.
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A bad weekend on the mound resulted in a trip to the minors for
Detroit Tigers right-handed reliever Bruce Rondon.
Rondon was optioned to Triple-A Toledo and replaced on the 25-man
roster by reliever Joe Jimenez before the series finale against the
Boston Red Sox at Comerica Park.
Rondon took the loss Sunday, allowing three earned runs and two
walks without getting an out in the eighth inning. He entered the
game with the Tigers ahead 4-3.
The outing came on the heels of rough outings the previous two
games, which left Rondon's ERA at 40.50.
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New York Yankees first baseman Greg Bird was out of the starting
lineup with continued flu-like symptoms and a slight ankle bruise
for the team's home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.
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He is officially listed as day to day.
Bird sat out Sunday's game, the same day catcher Gary Sanchez was
placed on the 10-day disabled list with a strained biceps, and also
missed a 5-4 loss to the Orioles.
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