{
  "id": 1341002,
  "title": "Arizona third baseman Arenado leaves loss to the Braves with left trunk discomfort",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/arizona-third-baseman-arenado-leaves-loss-to-the-braves-with-left",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-16T19:43:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/16/arizona-third-baseman-arenado-leaves-game-against-the-braves-with-left-trunk-discomfort"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent game, Arizona Diamondbacks third baseman Nolan Arenado left the field early due to discomfort in his left side. This incident occurred during the top of the fourth inning on Sunday following a successful ground ball run he executed. Arenado, who had already hit two home runs in the previous game against Atlanta, appeared to experience discomfort as he was running towards first base. In response, the team decided to remove him from the game and replace him with Ildemaro Vargas in the bottom half of the same inning. The replacement player went on to hit a home run in the seventh inning, tying the score at 2. However, the game ultimately ended with the Atlanta Braves emerging victorious with a score of 5-3. Throughout the season, Arenado, an eight-time All-Star, has been maintaining an impressive batting average of .241, while also contributing significantly with 20 home runs and 62 RBIs.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Olson's 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/olsons-3-run-homer-backs-6-strong-innings-from-elder-as-braves-avoid-1342340",
        "published": "2026-08-16T20:12:54.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Olson’s 3-run homer backs 6 strong innings from Elder as Braves avoid a sweep, beating Arizona 5-3",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/16/olsons-3-run-homer-backs-6-strong-innings-from-elder-as-braves-avoid",
        "published": "2026-08-16T20:14:28.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}