Today: September 20, 2024
Today: September 20, 2024

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Shohei Ohtani won't play in Dodgers' spring training opener, stays away from live batting practice

Shohei Ohtani did not participate in live batting practice Sunday, and his Los Angeles Dodgers spring training debut is on hold as he recovers from shoulder surgery

Shohei Ohtani won't play in Dodgers' spring training opener, stays away from live batting practice
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Latest Yanks star arrives for spring training wearing T-shirt saying: 'The generational Juan Soto'

Juan Soto gave some new meaning to pride of the Yankees

Latest Yanks star arrives for spring training wearing T-shirt saying: 'The generational Juan Soto'
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Ohtani takes live batting practice with Dodgers in his latest step forward in comeback from surgery

Shohei Ohtani took live batting practice with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the first time this spring as he continues his comeback from elbow surgery

Ohtani takes live batting practice with Dodgers in his latest step forward in comeback from surgery
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Rafael Devers lobbies Boston Red Sox front office for roster help

Rafael Devers is looking for some help — from the front office of the Boston Red Sox

Rafael Devers lobbies Boston Red Sox front office for roster help
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Premium talent is still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry

There are still some premium free agents available in baseball as the calendar nears March

Premium talent is still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry
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Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is dealing with some arm fatigue after throwing at spring training

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga has experienced some arm fatigue after throwing a side session during spring training

Mets pitcher Kodai Senga is dealing with some arm fatigue after throwing at spring training
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Former AL batting champion Tim Anderson agrees to 1-year deal with the Miami Marlins, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the decision tells The Associated Press that former AL batting champion Tim Anderson has agreed to a one-year contact with the Miami Marlins

Former AL batting champion Tim Anderson agrees to 1-year deal with the Miami Marlins, AP source says
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Keller getting biggest contract for Pirates pitcher while Mets shut down Senga, their All-Star RHP

One National League All-Star right-hander is getting the biggest contract ever for a Pittsburgh Pirates pitcher

Keller getting biggest contract for Pirates pitcher while Mets shut down Senga, their All-Star RHP
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Jen Pawol to make big league spring training debut, on verge of becoming first MLB woman umpire

Jen Pawol will take a big step toward breaking the gender barrier for Major League Baseball umpires on Saturday when she becomes the first woman to work a big league spring training game in 17 years

Jen Pawol to make big league spring training debut, on verge of becoming first MLB woman umpire
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Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen says he doesn’t anticipate a resolution regarding three-time All-Star first baseman Pete Alonso’s future with the team until after the season

Mets owner Cohen says he expects Alonso to explore free agency but wants to keep him
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MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers

Major League Baseball’s move to slice two seconds off the pitch clock with runners on base is too much, too soon, according to the head of the players’ union

MLB union says 2-second cut to pitch clock too soon for some pitchers
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Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a spring training game since 2007

It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest when she umpired the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday

Jen Pawol becomes the first woman to umpire a spring training game since 2007
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Sho-time! Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will make his spring training debut Tuesday against White Sox

Spring training Sho-time starts Tuesday with the Los Angeles Dodgers

Sho-time! Dodgers say Shohei Ohtani will make his spring training debut Tuesday against White Sox
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Twins to acquire outfielder Manny Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers, AP source says

A person with knowledge of the trade tells The Associated Press that the Minnesota Twins have agreed to acquire outfielder Manuel Margot in a three-player trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers, The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal had yet to be finalized

Twins to acquire outfielder Manny Margot in 3-player trade with Dodgers, AP source says
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Yankees pitcher Cortes emerges pain-free from first spring training start after injury-marred 2023

New York Yankees pitcher Nestor Cortes emerged pain-free from his first spring training appearance

Yankees pitcher Cortes emerges pain-free from first spring training start after injury-marred 2023
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MLB wants to make starting pitching more prominent, but it's a tough task in today's game

Major League Baseball wants to put a greater emphasis on starting pitching

MLB wants to make starting pitching more prominent, but it's a tough task in today's game
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers

Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters over two scoreless innings in his exhibition debut on Wednesday, giving a glimpse into why the Los Angeles Dodgers believe the Japanese right-hander can become an ace in the big leagues

Yoshinobu Yamamoto throws 2 impressive, scoreless innings in MLB exhibition debut for Dodgers
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Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the Cubs

Cody Bellinger’s free agency dragged into spring training, and it ended without the long-term deal he wanted

Despite a long free agency and a short contract, Cody Bellinger is thrilled to be back with the Cubs
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Stacy Wakefield dies less than 5 months after her husband, World Series champion Tim Wakefield

Stacy Wakefield, the widow of former Boston Red Sox pitcher and two-time World Series champion Tim Wakefield, has died

Stacy Wakefield dies less than 5 months after her husband, World Series champion Tim Wakefield
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Harper settling in at first for Phillies; Muncy takes a hit in Yamamoto spring debut for Dodgers

Bryce Harper is settling in as a full-time first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies

Harper settling in at first for Phillies; Muncy takes a hit in Yamamoto spring debut for Dodgers
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LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he is married and that his new bride is Japanese

Baseball star Shohei Ohtani announced on his Instagram account that he is married

LA Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he is married and that his new bride is Japanese
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Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says company unfairly blamed for new MLB uniforms

Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems

Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says company unfairly blamed for new MLB uniforms
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Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants reach a $54 million, 3-year deal, AP source says

A person familiar with the negotiations says third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $54 million, three-year contract

Third baseman Matt Chapman and Giants reach a $54 million, 3-year deal, AP source says
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Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with some right knee irritation

Atlanta Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. has some irritation around his meniscus in his surgically repaired right knee

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. is dealing with some right knee irritation
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Betts, Ohtani and Freeman make for an impressive trio at the top of the Dodgers' batting order

With Mookie Betts, Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman, the Los Angeles Dodgers have quite the trio at the top of their batting order

Betts, Ohtani and Freeman make for an impressive trio at the top of the Dodgers' batting order

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