MLB’s average salary tops $5 million for first time

According to a study, Major League Baseball’s average salary broke the $5 million barrier on opening day for the first time.
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Sat, Apr 12
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Yankees place Stroman on 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation
The New York Yankees placed Marcus Stroman on the 15-day injured list with left knee inflammation Saturday, one day after he gave up five runs and got two outs in a rainy 9-1 loss to the San Francisco Giants.
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Nationals place shortstop CJ Abrams on 10-day injured list
The Washington Nationals placed shortstop CJ Abrams on the 10-day injured list on Saturday because of a right hip flexor strain.
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Cardinals reserve C Yohel Pozo making most of first trip back to majors since 2021
Pozo came off the bench in the second inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on Friday night after teammate Masyn Winn left after one inning with lower back spasms, sliding into the shortstop’s No. 9 position in the batting order.
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Freddie Freeman returns to Dodgers’ lineup after missing nine games with shower ankle injury
Freeman said an MRI showed fraying of the scar tissue in his surgically repaired ankle, but he was back to running bases a few days ago.
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Severino set to face former teammates in Athletics’ series finale against Mets
In December, Severino signed a two-year, $45 million deal with the Athletics with a player option for 2027.
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Marcus Stroman goes to hospital for knee tests after getting chased in five-run first inning
Jung Hoo Lee hit a three-run homer and LaMonte Wade Jr. a two-run double in the first inning as the Giants won for the ninth time in 11 games.