Nationals scratch Max Scherzer from start due to neck injury

Nationals ace Max Scherzer was scratched from his scheduled start Friday night in San Diego and the concerning part is that it's again a stiff neck -- though the opposite side of the neck this time -- which sidelined him for a quick stretch a few weeks ago. Manager Dusty Baker told reporters that

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  Scherzer scratched with another neck problem

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• Nationals' Max Scherzer to miss start Friday with another neck issue

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Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz removed after 56 pitches with apparent injury

Red Sox starter Drew Pomeranz was removed from Boston's matchup with the Yankees on Friday with an apparent injury. The former Ole Miss pitcher had thrown just 56 pitches in 3 1/3 innings before he was taken out of the game in favor of reliever Brandon Workman. While Chris Sale has been the star

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  Red Sox home favorites for series opener with Yankees

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  Red Sox Starter Drew Pomeranz Exits Game Vs. Yankees With Back Spasms

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Red Sox LHP Drew Pomeranz leaves mid-batter with back spasms

Boston Red Sox lefthander Drew Pomeranz left Friday night's game against the New York Yankees in the middle of a batter with back spasms. With a light rain falling most of the early innings, Pomeranz pulled up after throwing his second pitch to Chase Headley in the fourth. After talking with manager