With labor negotiations ahead, losing the union president is a shock. But the MLBPA has an opportunity to come out of this stronger.
Category: Baseball
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Roberts’ ask to Tucker, Diaz: Why join Dodgers?
The Dodgers’ first official workout Tuesday began with manager Dave Roberts picking on the new guys, asking Kyle Tucker and Edwin Diaz to share with the team why they elected to sign with Los Angeles.
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Yanks’ Stanton: Career ‘incomplete’ without title
Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton feels his Yankees career is lacking and will be “incomplete” without winning a World Series title in pinstripes.
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Ex-Dodger Buehler signs with NL West rival Padres
Walker Buehler has signed with the Padres. The right-hander spent the first eight seasons of his major league career with their archrivals, the Dodgers.
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Twins’ Lopez has ‘significant tear’ in UCL, says GM
Twins ace Pablo Lopez has a “significant tear” in the UCL of his right elbow, GM Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday, and will likely need season-ending Tommy John surgery.
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Braves give D. Smith non-roster invite to camp
The Atlanta Braves added veteran Dominic Smith to their major league spring training camp on Tuesday as a non-roster invitee.
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Braves to start without Schwellenbach, Waldrep
Braves pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are both dealing with elbow issues, but manager Welt Weiss said he hopes both will pitch this season.
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MLBPA turmoil won’t hinder CBA focus, exec says
The sudden resignation of MLBPA executive director Tony Clark won’t weaken or distract the players’ association as it prepares for negotiations on a new CBA, deputy executive director Bruce Meyer says.
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Olney ranks MLB’s top 10 relievers — and there’s no doubt about who’s No. 1
The dominance of San Diego’s Mason Miller is undeniable, but who else makes the grade?
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Buster Olney on MLB’s top 10 catchers: Who are the best behind the plate?
Cal Raleigh set the standard for hard-hitting catchers last season. Who else makes our list?