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Nats GM won’t say why Jeffress was cut, but not for on-field

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Washington Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo declined to specify Monday why Jeremy Jeffress was released from a minor league contract by the...

All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB schedule

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CHICAGO — After one of its strangest seasons ever, baseball returns to a full schedule this year. The All-Star Game is back. Fans are...

Rays OF Arozarena, Pirates 3B Hayes among MLB’s top rookies

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CHICAGO — A couple of postseason stars. The son of a former big leaguer. A versatile infielder from South Korea. ...

New SS Simmons finally in camp with Twins after travel delay

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<p>MINNEAPOLIS &mdash; The Minnesota Twins have been eagerly anticipating the addition of Andrelton Simmons to their infield this season.</p> ...

Cora’s COVID message: Stay safe, your team needs you

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<p>Red Sox manager Alex Cora isn’t your usual Florida tourist.</p> <p>“It’s...

Nats release Jeffress for unspecified ‘personnel reasons’

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Jeremy Jeffress was released by the Washington Nationals on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified “personnel...

Cubs reliever Pedro Strop violates baseball’s COVID-19 rules

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MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is away from the team after he violated baseball's COVID-19 protocols. ...

Pirates acquire RHP Underwood in trade with Cubs

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BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday. ...

Felix Hernandez back on the mound, vying for spot with O’s

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After a year away, Felix Hernández admittedly has some kinks to work out in his pursuit of a big league roster spot. ...

Gary Sánchez impressing Yankees after miserable 2020

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TAMPA, Fla. — Gary Sánchez has impressed the New York Yankees early on at spring training as the catcher strives to rebound from a...