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Braves sign OF Verdugo to 1-year, $1.5M deal
Mar 20 · Alden GonzalezThe 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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Clarke, Vegas columnist and Reds reporter, dies
Mar 20 · Associated PressNorm Clarke, who covered the back-to-back World Series champion Reds of the 1970s as an AP sportswriter and then became a popular entertainment columnist in Las Vegas, has died after a long battle with prostate cancer.
The Mariners are getting a Nintendo-themed makeover with new jerseys
Mar 20 · Oliver BrandtNintendo, which has a 10 percent ownership stake in the Mariners, will be the team's first-ever jersey sleeve partner.
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Peavy returns to Padres as special asst. to CEO
Mar 20 · Associated PressJake Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame, has rejoined the team as special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner.
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Astros shut down P Garcia due to elbow soreness
Mar 20 · Field Level MediaThe Houston Astros are shutting down pitcher Luis Garcia due to soreness in his surgically repaired elbow, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.
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Nine potential busts to avoid in 2025
Mar 20 · Tristan H. CockcroftWho does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2025?
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Short an ace? In a loaded AL East? Here's why the Orioles think they can win anyway
Mar 20 · Jorge CastilloTheir window is wide-open, but they're 0-5 in October the past two seasons.
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Phillies P Suarez (stiff back) to miss next start
Mar 19 · Field Level MediaPhiladelphia Phillies pitcher Ranger Suarez is dealing with a stiff back and will miss Friday's planned start in Grapefruit League actions.
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Astros pay homage to city's space history with second City Connect threads
Mar 19 · Anthony GharibThe all-white uniform has "Stros" across the front of the jersey.
A's, Giants, Phillies add direct-to-consumer plan
Mar 19 · Associated PressFans of the Athletics, San Francisco Giants and Philadelphia Phillies will be able to stream their games on a direct-to-consumer basis this season through MLB.
Defense Department pulls Jackie Robinson story
Mar 19 · ESPNThe 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.
Pirates' Jones on pause due to elbow discomfort
Mar 19 · Associated PressPirates right-hander Jared Jones is missing his next spring training start because of elbow discomfort.
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Young fan says Ohtani HR ball is 'family treasure'
Mar 19 · Associated PressSota Fujimori, a 10-year-old baseball fan in Japan, managed to land slugger Shohei Ohtani's home run ball during the Dodgers' 6-3 win over the Cubs in Tokyo on Wednesday.
On Dodgers' Japan trip, Shohei Ohtani is everywhere and nowhere
Mar 19 · Tim KeownThe star is omnipresent in ads across his home country, but fan fervor keeps the real Ohtani out of sight.
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