: a wrong or unskillful play : error
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Dodgers Dodgers’ Tyler Glasnow ‘highly unlikely’ to return this season after setback
Sept. 14, 2024
The Dodgers’ defense didn’t offer much help, with misplays and missed opportunities in the field aiding a three-run rally for the Braves (81-67) in the second and a six-run outburst in the sixth.
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Nate Pearson in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays — and more deals are expected
Another Seiya Suzuki misplay proves costly in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals as postbreak slump continues
But finding a defensive fit has been a struggle.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
The Astros capitalized on a throwing error by Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards in the bottom of the seventh, a misplay that enabled Chas McCormick to reach with one out in a tie game.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
The visitors went ahead in the seventh, capitalizing on poor command by right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (0-1) and a misplay by shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2024
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Jack Harris, Los Angeles Times, 15 Sep. 2024
Chicago Cubs acquire right-hander Nate Pearson in a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays — and more deals are expected
Another Seiya Suzuki misplay proves costly in the Chicago Cubs’ 6-0 loss to the Kansas City Royals as postbreak slump continues
But finding a defensive fit has been a struggle.
—Meghan Montemurro, Chicago Tribune, 28 July 2024
The Astros capitalized on a throwing error by Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards in the bottom of the seventh, a misplay that enabled Chas McCormick to reach with one out in a tie game.
—Miami Herald, 10 July 2024
The visitors went ahead in the seventh, capitalizing on poor command by right-handed reliever Fernando Cruz (0-1) and a misplay by shortstop Elly De La Cruz.
—Abbey Mastracco, New York Daily News, 6 Apr. 2024
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