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Mookie Betts to Miss Season-Opening Tokyo Series with Illness
55m · Katherine WackerLos Angeles Dodgers is ill, and will not play in the season-opening series in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs, according to Bill Plunkett of The Orange County Register.
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Book Review: Frank Chance’s Diamond, the Baseball Journalism of Ring Lardner
2h · Joe LandolinaThe name Ring Lardner should come up not only in a discussion of great baseball writers, but great writers, period.
Key Contributions Anticipated from Versatile Blue Jays Reliever
3h · Vanessa SerraoWith Toronto Blue Jays' Erik Swanson sidelined with an elbow injury, Nick Sandlin's bullpen role could signal priority for Opening Day.
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Yankees Prospect Pitcher Reyzelman Could Add Bullpen Depth Amid Injury Situation
3h · Nick PrasadEvery season brings top prospects a step closer to reaching their overall goal of making it to the show.
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The Atlanta Braves Have A Shortstop Problem
6h · Zach Meyerswas one of the worst hitters in baseball a year ago.
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Veteran Left-Hander Announced as Rockies Opening Day Starter
6h · Gus OswaldColorado Rockies LHP will start on Opening Day for the fourth time in his career on March 28 at the Tampa Bay Rays, per Patrick Saunders of the Denver Post.
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Surging Slugger Could Give Padres Lineup a Power Boost
7h · Drew ArellanoWith Spring Training winding down and Opening Day fast approaching, teams are finalizing their rosters.
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Blue Jays Prospect Jake Bloss Making Strides in Spring Training
Mar 16 · Vanessa SerraoToronto Blue Jays' promising prospect and starting pitcher Jake Bloss has been showing signs of development in spring training.
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Rangers Injury Woes Deepen with Jon Gray Missing Extended Time
Mar 15 · Carly WimerTexas Rangers starter will miss “extended time” after being struck by a line drive and fracturing his wrist.
Rockies Prospect Charlie Condon Out Several Weeks with Wrist Injury
Mar 15 · Gus OswaldOutfielder , the Colorado Rockies' third overall pick in the 2024 draft, will have a delayed start to 2025.
Cincinnati Reds Spring Training Standouts
Mar 15 · Ethan HungWe are halfway through the beautiful month of March, and spring training is at an all-time high.
Phillies Upcoming Taijuan Walker Decision
Mar 15 · Ben RosenThe Philadelphia Phillies will decide whether pitcher Taijuan Walker will make the roster soon.
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Giants All-Star Reliever Looking For Bounce Back Year
Mar 15 · Alex Williamsonbegan last year as the Giants closer for years to come.
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Pirates Name Opening Day Starter
Mar 15 · Joe LandolinaThe Pittsburgh Pirates have announced that pitcher , last year’s rookie sensation, will be their Opening Day starter.
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