Braves sign OF Verdugo to 1-year, $1.5M deal

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Thursday and subsequently optioned him to Triple-A so he can get some at-bats, given that he has missed most of spring training.
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Francona back after dealing with stomach issue
Reds manager Terry Francona was back with his entire roster Saturday after missing the previous game due to what he jokingly called "intestinal turmoil.
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Ohtani's 26-pitch bullpen session a 'positive'
Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept.
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Skenes: Pirates' 2-6 start on players, not brass
Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh's slow start needs to be attributed to the players, "the ones playing," and not the club's management, despite the latter being the target of the fans' ire.
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Happ plays in 1,000th MLB game - all with Cubs
- Ian Happ played in his 1,000th major league game on Saturday - all with the Chicago Cubs.
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Red Sox's Campbell: 'Couldn't pass up' $60M deal
Red Sox rookie Kristian Campbell called his new eight-year, $60 million deal a "life-changing opportunity" and something he "couldn't pass up.
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Ramirez's 3-homer day helps Guardians snap skid
Jose Ramirez went deep three times and tied a franchise record with his 26th multi-homer game in Friday's 8-6 win over the Angels.
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