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Braves option Wright, clear No. 5 rotation spot for Wilson
<p>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...
Diamondbacks’ Gallen has sore forearm, might miss opener
The Arizona Diamondbacks might be missing their best pitcher on opening day.
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Blue Jays RHP Kirby Yates to miss several weeks
TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm.
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Yankees LHP Wilson leaves outing with shoulder tightness
TAMPA, Fla. — Justin Wilson became the New York Yankees' second left-handed reliever to get hurt during spring training, leaving Monday night's exhibition against...
RHP Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day for Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs manager David Ross selected Kyle Hendricks to start on opening day last year, and it worked out quite well.
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Brewers’ Hader happy with more defined ninth-inning role
Milwaukee Brewers reliever Josh Hader expects to remain more of a traditional ninth-inning closer this season after occasionally working multiple innings earlier in his...
Lowe’s patience, Guzman’s urgency mark Texas battle at 1B
Nate Lowe's idea of competing to be the everyday first baseman for the Texas Rangers was to take pitches on purpose early in spring...
Twins send prospect Kirilloff out, leave LF wide open
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins optioned prized prospect Alex Kirilloff to their alternate training site on Tuesday, leaving a wide-open competition for playing time...
Jays’ Yates faces year-ending elbow surgery; Springer ailing
TORONTO — Toronto Blue Jays reliever Kirby Yates is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow, general manager Ross Atkins said Tuesday.
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Blue Jays RHP Kirby Yates to miss several weeks
<p>TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays say right-hander Kirby Yates will miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm.</p>
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