Professional Baseball

Alcantara leads young staff that should be Marlins’ strength

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MIAMI — At 25, Sandy Alcantara says he's old enough to be the Miami Marlins' ace. ...

Ignoring ‘Twitter World’: Kieboom still at 3B for Nationals

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Washington Nationals manager Dave Martinez remembers all too well his exact batting average from 53 games in his rookie season in the big leagues...

Position-switching Polanco enjoys pain-free start with Twins

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MINNEAPOLIS — After having surgery on his right ankle for the second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco has enjoyed a pain-free start to spring training...

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

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<p>TORONTO &mdash; The Toronto Blue Jays reacquired left-hander Travis Bergen from the Arizona Diamondbacks for cash on Sunday.</p> ...

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

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

Nationals slugger Juan Soto sits after fouling ball off foot

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<p>WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. &mdash; Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto sat out the team's exhibition home opener on Monday because he fouled a ball...

Reds’ Kyle Farmer making his case to start at shortstop

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<p>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),...

AP source: Royals, Dozier agree to $25M, 4-year deal

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<p>KANSAS CITY, Mo. &mdash; The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option,...

Padres’ Tommy Pham lucky to be playing again after stabbing

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<p>SAN DIEGO &mdash; Tommy Pham knows how lucky he was to be in the starting lineup for the San Diego Padres in their spring...

AP source: Royals, Dozier agree to $25M, 4-year deal

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KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have agreed to a $25 million, four-year contract that includes a fifth-year option,...