Tag: Baseball
Column: Bigger bases? Bring them on but baseball needs more
That baseball is in serious need of change isn’t really in dispute. Even the most rabid fans grumble that the game is stagnant and...
Reliever Shaw makes Indians’ roster after signing minor deal
<p>CLEVELAND — Bryan Shaw has pitched his way back into Cleveland's bullpen.</p>
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Amazon Prime Video to stream 21 Yankees games
NEW YORK — Amazon Prime Video will stream 21 Yankees games to members in New York’s broadcast market for the second straight season, a...
Tatis Jr. feeling better, could return soon to Padres lineup
<p>Star shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. was feeling better a day after coming out of a game due to left shoulder discomfort, leaving the San...
Braves option Wright, clear No. 5 rotation spot for Wilson
The Atlanta Braves optioned right-hander Kyle Wright to their alternate training site on Wednesday, clearing the way for Bryse Wilson to open the season...
McCullers agrees to $85M deal with Astros for 2022-26
<p>WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. and the Houston Astros have agreed to an $85 million, five-year contract covering 2022-26, a...
Pirates LHP Brault shut down, RHP Cederlind has Tommy John
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Pittsburgh Pirates are shutting down left-handed starter Steven Brault for at least a month to address discomfort in his throwing...
Rangers exercise 2022 option on manager Woodward’s contract
<p>SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers have exercised their 2022 option on manager Chris Woodward's contract even before he begins his third season with...
MLB steps up ball monitoring to suppress foreign substances
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball is increasing its monitoring of baseballs in an attempt to suppress any use of foreign substances by pitchers.
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Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
<p>Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fans.</p>
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