Tue, Mar 25

• MLB

  Astros release Singleton two days before opener

  15h · ESPN

  Veteran first baseman Jon Singleton, 33, who had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games, was released Tuesday by the Houston Astros, who open the season on Thursday against the New York Mets.

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  • Jon Singleton
  
• MLB

  Angels RHP Johnson to skip minors, sources say

  15h · ESPN

  Angels right-hander Ryan Johnson is expected to become just the 24th player since the advent of the MLB draft to play in the big leagues without a minor league appearance, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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• MLB

  Fast-rising Smith, 22, makes Astros, sources say

  15h · ESPN

  Cam Smith, 22, has made the opening day roster for the Astros, sources familiar with the situation told ESPN.

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  Players:

  • Kyle Tucker
  
• MLB

  Asphyxiation ruled out in death of Gardner's son

  16h · ESPN

  Authorities in Costa Rica tell ESPN that possible asphyxiation has been ruled out in the death of 14-year-old Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankee OF Brett Gardner, and the investigation into the teen's death continues.

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  Players:

  • Brett Gardner
  
• MLB

  Sources: Raleigh, M's agree to $105M extension

  17h · ESPN

  The Mariners have reached a six-year, $105 million extension with catcher Cal Raleigh, sources told ESPN.

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  Players:

  • Cal Raleigh
  
• MLB

  D-backs' Montgomery to have Tommy John surgery

  17h · ESPN

  Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Jordan Montgomery will undergo Tommy John surgery next week.

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  Players:

  • Jordan Montgomery