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.
Category: Baseball
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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.
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Mets give newcomer Holmes nod for Opening Day
Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018.
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Braves’ Riley leaves game after HBP on right hand
Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley left a Grapefruit League game Friday after a pitch hit him in the hand that he broke last season.
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Yanks’ Rodon gets Opening Day nod with Cole out
Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees’ Opening Day starter Friday by manager Aaron Boone.
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From 40/70 to 40/30? Ronald Acuna Jr. says he’ll be more careful on the basepaths this season — but no one believes him
After a second ACL tear, the Braves’ 2023 NL MVP is rehabbing with a plan to be stronger — and healthier — than ever.
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Reports: Blue Jays’ Swanson has carpal tunnel
Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an MRI on his pitching elbow revealed no structural damage, according to multiple reports Friday.
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Jays’ Swanson to see specialist about elbow pain
Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson, who has been dealing with discomfort in his right elbow and forearm this spring, is meeting with surgeon Dr. Keith Meister.