Pirates prospect Gonzales focusing on present, not future
PITTSBURGH — Nick Gonzales tried to play it cool. He couldn't. It'd been too long since he homered in a real, live baseball game.
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GarcÃa sent to minors by Yanks, leaving Germán to start
<p>TAMPA, Fla. — The New York ankees' starting rotation appeared to fall into place when Deivi GarcÃa was optioned to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday...
Los Angeles Angels release veterans Jon Jay, Jesse Chavez
TEMPE, Ariz. — The Los Angeles Angels have released outfielder Jon Jay and right-hander Jesse Chavez.
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Anderson confident Rays bullpen can thrive while he’s out
<p>Tampa Bay reliever Nick Anderson will miss at least half the season with an elbow injury that’s not expected to require surgery and he...
Twins coach Mike Bell, brother of Reds manager, dies at 46
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell, the younger brother of Cincinnati Reds manager David Bell, died Friday of kidney cancer....
Braves option Bryse Wilson for brief stay at alternate site
<p>The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Bryse Wilson to their alternate training site on Friday for what is expected to be a brief stay.</p>
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White Sox star Jiménez to miss most of season after rupture
<p>A week before opening day, the Chicago White Sox found out slugger Eloy Jiménez will be closed down for most of the season.</p>
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INF Andrew Romine released from minor league deal by Twins
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Infielder Andrew Romine has been released from his minor league contract by the Minnesota Twins.
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Reds release former NL batting champ Strange-Gordon
<p>GOODYEAR, Arizona — The Cincinnati Reds on Friday released Dee Strange-Gordon, a non-roster invitee to spring training who auditioned at shortstop.</p>
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McCullers, Astros finalize deal adding $85M for 2022-26
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros finalized an $85 million, five-year contract covering 2022-26 on Friday.
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