Professional Baseball

Phils’ Middleton, Royals’ Sherman join MLB executive council

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NEW YORK — Philadelphia Phillies managing partner John Middleton and Kansas City Royals chairman John Sherman have joined Major League Baseball’s eight-man executive council. ...

Mets’ Lugo on track to resume throwing around opening day

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<p>PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. &mdash; New York Mets pitcher Seth Lugo is on track to resume throwing around opening day as the right-hander recovers...

Cardinals all-out recruiting pitch brings Watt to the desert

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<p>TEMPE, Ariz. &mdash; J.J. Watt didn't lack for suitors when deciding where to continue his spectacular football career. The three-time NFL Defensive Player of...

Nats’ Scherzer, Soto should make delayed debuts this week

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Max Scherzer and Juan Soto should make their delayed Grapefruit League debuts this week for the Washington Nationals. ...

AP source: Cubs, infielder Sogard agree to minor league deal

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<p>CHICAGO &mdash; Infielder Eric Sogard and the Chicago Cubs have agreed to a minor league contract, a person familiar with the situation said on...

Atkins ‘not aware’ of allegations against Callaway

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Toronto Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins said Thursday he was “absolutely not aware” of any sexual harassment allegations against Mickey Callaway during their...

Braves’ Freeman celebrates his new baby ‘twins with a twist’

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<p>Freddie Freeman found a way to top the double honors of winning the NL MVP and Hank Aaron Award.</p> ...

Herrera plays first game since arrest for domestic violence

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CLEARWATER, Fla. — After playing in his first game with the Philadelphia Phillies since his arrest on domestic violence charges two years ago, Odúbel...

Antonetti says Indians cooperating with Callaway inquiry

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<p>CLEVELAND &mdash; Indians president of baseball operations Chris Antonetti said Wednesday he couldn't comment on his previous remarks about Mickey Callaway's conduct due to...

Braves’ Max Fried scratched due to potential COVID exposure

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NORTH PORT. Fla. — Atlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried won’t make his first scheduled start of spring training because of a potential exposure to...