{
  "id": 2518845,
  "title": "Dodgers’ Andy Pages fractures hand on hit by pitch vs the Pirates",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/dodgers-andy-pages-fractures-hand-on-hit-by-pitch-vs-the-pirates",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-22T06:23:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Associated Press",
    "slug": "associated-press",
    "url": "https://apnews.com/article/dodgers-andy-pages-hurt-429986ccf7e5bec77461cb9a78e3f202"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages suffered a fractured left hand after being hit by a pitch from Bubba Chandler during Friday night's game against the Pittsburgh Pirates. The incident occurred in the third inning, with Pages taking first base before advancing to third base as the inning concluded. He was later replaced by Kiké Hernández for the fifth inning.\n\nDodgers manager Dave Roberts informed that X-rays confirmed the hand fracture. While acknowledging the injury might not be season-ending, Roberts expressed confidence that Pages could return earlier than anticipated, given his resilience and the remaining time in the season. Roberts also suggested that surgery might not significantly impact Pages' recovery timeline.\n\nUtility player Tommy Edman, who secured the winning single in the 10th inning, might assume some center field responsibilities in Pages' absence. Pages has been an impressive performer, batting .272 with 25 home runs and 80 RBIs and earning his first All-Star selection of the season.",
  "summary": "LOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers All-Star Andy Pages fractured his left hand after being hit by a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Friday night. The center…",
  "key_points": [
    "Dodgers outfielder Andy Pages fractures left hand during hit by pitch vs Pirates.",
    "X-rays confirm hand fracture after third inning incident.",
    "Manager Dave Roberts optimistic about Pages' potential early return."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Where Dodgers could turn next after Andy Pages gets devastating X-ray news as playoffs approach",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/22/where-dodgers-could-turn-next-after-andy-pages-gets-devastating-x-ray",
        "published": "2026-08-22T07:34:20.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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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."
}