Professional Baseball

Reds OF Akiyama returns to camp after wife seriously injured

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<p>GOODYEAR, Ariz. &mdash; Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama returned to spring training after a week away to be with his wife, who was seriously...

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

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

Alcantara leads young staff that should be Marlins’ strength

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<p>MIAMI &mdash; At 25, Sandy Alcantara says he's old enough to be the Miami Marlins' ace.</p> ...

Blue Jays bring back LHP Travis Bergen from D-backs for cash

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TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays reacquired left-hander Travis Bergen from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash on Sunday. ...

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins

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<p>MINNEAPOLIS &mdash; After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training...

Nationals slugger Juan Soto sits after fouling ball off foot

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto sat out the team's exhibition home opener on Monday because he fouled a ball...

Sigh and Cy: Bieber tagged, Bauer sharp in Dodgers debut

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<p>Shane Bieber’s final start last season was rough. His first one in 2021 wasn’t too much better.</p> ...

Royals make official Dozier deal for $25 million, four years

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals made official their $25 million, four-year contract with third baseman Hunter Dozier on Monday, ensuring that another member...

Mets to honor Seaver with 41 patch on jerseys this season

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NEW YORK — The New York Mets will honor the late Tom Seaver by wearing a “41” patch on their home and away jerseys...

Reds’ Kyle Farmer making his case to start at shortstop

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Kyle Farmer reported to spring camp early with pitchers and catchers but traded in his backup catcher's number (52) for an infielder's number (17),...