WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker is open to a long-term contract and says preliminary dialogue had begun. “Personally, I think we have the best team in the league,” Tucker said Monday as the Astros started full squad workouts. “That’s the vibe around the clubhouse. You have to have that mindset, but you still …
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Tucker says Astros are best team and he’s open to signing a long-term deal along with Bregman
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros right fielder Kyle Tucker is open to a long-term contract and says preliminary dialogue had begun. “Personally, I think we have the best team in the league,” Tucker said Monday as the Astros started full squad workouts. “That’s the vibe around the clubhouse. You have to have that mindset, but you still …
Read More »New uniform designs drawing plenty of scrutiny during opening days of spring training
What players are wearing has garnered as much attention as what they’re doing at spring training. Major League Baseball teams are wearing newly designed uniforms this year aimed at improving performance and helping players stay cool throughout games in the summer months. The new gear, designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics, has drawn mixed reviews from players. “I know …
Read More »Aaron Nola happy to stay with Philadelphia Phillies
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Aaron Nola never felt pressure to sign a long-term contract during spring training last year, instead becoming a free agent after the season and quickly agreeing to a $172 million, seven-year deal to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies. “It’s definitely off my shoulders,” Nola said Friday. “The contract talks were in the back of my head. …
Read More »Marlins acquire infielder Jonah Bride from Athletics for cash
MIAMI (AP) — The Miami Marlins acquired infielder Jonah Bride from Oakland for cash on Tuesday after the Athletics designated him for assignment last week. Bride, 28, has two years of experience in the majors, with a career batting average of .192 in 98 big league games. He hit .305 with 13 home runs and five stolen bases in the …
Read More »Veteran LHP Duffy signs minor league deal with Rangers, and former OF Peters returns as a pitcher
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Veteran left-hander Danny Duffy is going to spring training with the Texas Rangers on a minor league contract for the second year in a row, still looking to pitch in the majors for the first time since surgery for a left flexor tendon injury in 2021. The defending World Series champions on Monday announced that Duffy, …
Read More »Orioles used their terrific farm system to acquire one of the game’s star pitchers in Corbin Burnes
A few months ago, general manager Mike Elias said the Baltimore Orioles would keep their “foot on the gas pedal” after winning 101 games and the AL East title. This is what that looks like. When they acquired All-Star right-hander Corbin Burnes on Thursday night, the Orioles sent a message to their own fans — not to mention the rest …
Read More »Carlos Carrasco returns to Guardians on minor league contract, will make $2 million if on roster
CLEVELAND (AP) — Carlos Carrasco is coming home to Cleveland. The popular pitcher officially signed a minor league contract with the Guardians on Thursday, with an invitation to camp at spring training. Carrasco’s return was reported previously by the AP and other media outlets last weekend. The 36-year-old Carrasco will get a chance to make Cleveland’s roster in Arizona. If …
Read More »Roberto Clemente exhibit honoring the late Pirates player makes stop at Caribbean Series in Miami
MIAMI (AP) — Some of Roberto Clemente’s most impactful career and life moments are on display at the Miami Marlins’ loanDepot Park. A traveling exhibit titled “3,000″ — a nod to the day on Sept. 30, 1972, that the late Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder became the first Latin American-born major league player with 3,000 hits — stopped at the Caribbean Series …
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