Tag: MLB baseball
Jays’ Guerrero Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss
TORONTO — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted.
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Good or great? D-backs confident Marte can be the latter
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — There's very little doubt Arizona's Ketel Marte will be a good baseball player this season. He can hit for average, steal...
Brett Gardner, Clint Frazier build bond while competing
<p>In Brett Gardner’s mind, he’s a starter, even though he knows the New York Yankees project him as Clint Frazier's backup in left field.</p>
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Bullpen additions for Twins don’t mean demotion for Rogers
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins bolstered their bullpen this winter by signing two pitchers with ninth-inning experience, including the most recent closer for their...
Kirilloff ready to be regular for Twins, but on opening day?
<p>MINNEAPOLIS — Alex Kirilloff has never played in a regular season major league game.</p>
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Jose Abreu tests positive for virus; Miller says he had it
American League MVP José Abreu tested positive for COVID-19 and will spend a few days away from the Chicago White Sox, while Cardinals reliever...
CF Kiermaier happy to remain with Rays after trade rumors
<p>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...
Athletics trade outfielder Dustin Fowler to Pirates for cash
OAKLAND, Calif. — Two days after being designated for assignment by the Oakland Athletics, outfielder Dustin Fowler was traded Wednesday to the Pittsburgh Pirates...
Bryant open to new deal, knows time as Cub could wind down
<p>CHICAGO — The text from a Connecticut number welcoming Kris Bryant to the New York Mets took took the Chicago Cubs' slugger aback.</p>
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Another wave of fans returning to sports despite COVID-19
Whitney Munro had some concerns about returning to sporting events. So, like any good mom, she did her homework, learning more about the policies...