Defense Department pulls Jackie Robinson story
The Department of Defense deleted a story on its website that highlighted Jackie Robinson's military service, with the original URL redirecting to one that added the letters "dei" in front of "sports-heroes.
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D-backs sign Beeks, select contract of Miller
The Diamondbacks signed LHP Jalen Beeks to a $1.25 million, one-year deal and selected the contract of veteran righty Shelby Miller.
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MLB teams won 52.2% of spring ABS challenges
Teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenges during the spring training test of robot umpires, and catchers had a markedly better success rate than pitchers.
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Mets RHP Blackburn (knee) to go on 15-day IL
Mets right-hander Paul Blackburn will begin the season on the 15-day injured list with right knee inflammation, team president David Stearns said.
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Reds outfielder Hays put on IL with calf strain
Reds outfielder Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain.
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Devers to DH for Red Sox; Bregman to play 3B
Rafael Devers will serve as the primary DH for the Red Sox this season, opening the third-base job for newcomer Alex Bregman.
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Tigers send struggling '24 closer Foley to minors
Jason Foley, who converted 28 of 32 save opportunities for the Tigers last season, will start 2025 at Triple-A Toledo after struggling during spring training.
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