Tag: MLB baseball
Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day?
MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game.
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Jays’ Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss
<p>TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted.</p>
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CF Kiermaier happy to remain with Rays after trade rumors
No player followed Tampa Bay's offseason as closely as Kevin Kiermaier, who’s thankful for one potential cost-cutting move the reigning AL champion Rays didn’t...
Bryant open to new deal, knows time as Cub could wind down
CHICAGO — The text from a Connecticut number welcoming Kris Bryant to the New York Mets took took the Chicago Cubs' slugger aback.
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Bullpen additions for Twins don’t mean demotion for Rogers
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen this winter by signing two pitchers with ninth-inning experience, including the most recent closer for their...
Harper eager to get to postseason, end Phillies’ drought
CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper’s first year in Philadelphia ended with his former team winning the World Series, and the Phillies suffered another September...
Another wave of fans returning to sports despite COVID-19
<p>Whitney Munro had some concerns about returning to sporting events. So, like any good mom, she did her homework, learning more about the policies...
Third dimension: McMahon prepares to step in for Arenado
DENVER — In the estimation of Ryan McMahon, Nolan Arenado may just be the best third baseman ever.
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Braves rookie CF Pache banking on postseason in bid to start
<p>For a 22-year-old rookie who has had only four regular-season at-bats, Cristian Pache has good reason to look comfortable with Atlanta Braves starters in...
Braves add another OF, claim Heredia off waivers from Mets
NORTH PORT, Fla. — The Atlanta Braves claimed outfielder Guillermo Heredia off waivers from the New York Mets on Wednesday.
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