James McCann provides added depth behind the plate, as Braves starter Sean Murphy opens the season on the injured list.
Category: Baseball
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Tigers narrow 3B pool, option Jung to Triple-A
The Detroit Tigers optioned Jace Jung to Triple-A Toledo on Monday, ending his chances of taking over the vacant starting third-base spot for Opening Day.
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Twins to be without injured Lewis on Opening Day
Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis will miss Opening Day with a moderate left hamstring strain, the team announced Monday without providing a timetable for his return, but a stint on the injured list is probable due to the typical recovery period.
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Braves’ Strider K’s 6 of 8 batters in spring debut
Braves ace Spencer Strider returned to the mound Monday for the first time in almost a calendar year and threw 2⅔ perfect innings.
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MLB’s villains or its gold standard? How the Los Angeles Dodgers got here
Love them or loathe them, the defending champs built a new evil empire with a series of monumental moves.
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Devers: Willing to do whatever Red Sox want
Rafael Devers told reporters Thursday that he’s “good to do whatever” the Boston Red Sox want him to do, an indication that he’s willing to move away from third base and serve as the team’s designated hitter this season.
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A 40-year-old throwing 94.5 mph? Spring numbers we do (and don’t) believe in
It’s hard to know which stats to trust this time of year. So we dig in to separate what’s real and what’s not.
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Pads-M’s season-series winner to get Vedder Cup
The victor in the annual series between the Padres and Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup, a trophy designed by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder.
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Eflin to start Orioles’ March 27 opener in Toronto
Veteran right-hander Zach Eflin will be the Opening Day start for the Orioles in Toronto on March 27.
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Rays pick up 1B Díaz’s option, add vesting option
The Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season and added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds.