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Angels RHP Johnson to skip minors, sources say

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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O's Rodriguez nixes bullpen session, set for MRI
The Orioles are "hoping for the best" after right-hander Grayson Rodriguez was set to undergo an MRI on his sore throwing shoulder.
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Manfred visits Trump, who vowed Rose pardon
Commissioner Rob Manfred met this week with President Donald Trump, who in February criticized MLB for barring Pete Rose from the Hall of Fame.
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Stricken by bite, Texas' Corbin nearly missed start
Rangers lefty Patrick Corbin said an apparent venomous bite on his foot made it difficult for him to walk and nearly forced him to miss Wednesday's start against the Angels.
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Strawberry calls for MLB to focus on inner cities
Darryl Strawberry says MLB needs to develop and market the game in inner cities in order for the percentage of Black players to rise substantially.
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Neris, cut in March, joins Angels on minors deal
Hector Neris, who was cut by the Braves after giving up five runs opening week, signed a minor league contract with the Angels.
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'Bit odd': Yankees make 1st trip to Steinbrenner
The Yankees were back at Steinbrenner Field for a four-game series against the displaced Rays that began Thursday night.