Nats GM won’t say why Jeffress was cut, but not for on-field
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
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
CHICAGO — A couple of postseason stars. The son of a former big leaguer. A versatile infielder from South Korea.
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New SS Simmons finally in camp with Twins after travel delay
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have been eagerly anticipating the addition of Andrelton Simmons to their infield this season.</p>
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Cora’s COVID message: Stay safe, your team needs you
<p>Red Sox manager Alex Cora isn’t your usual Florida tourist.</p>
<p>“It’s...
Nats release Jeffress for unspecified ‘personnel reasons’
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
MESA, Ariz. — Chicago Cubs reliever Pedro Strop is away from the team after he violated baseball's COVID-19 protocols.
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Pirates acquire RHP Underwood in trade with Cubs
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates acquired right-hander Duane Underwood Jr. in a trade with the Chicago Cubs on Sunday.
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Felix Hernandez back on the mound, vying for spot with O’s
After a year away, Felix Hernández admittedly has some kinks to work out in his pursuit of a big league roster spot.
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Gary Sánchez impressing Yankees after miserable 2020
TAMPA, Fla. — Gary Sánchez has impressed the New York Yankees early on at spring training as the catcher strives to rebound from a...