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Catcher Gary Sánchez gets minor league deal from Giants
NEW YORK (AP) — Catcher Gary Sánchez agreed to a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants and will report to Triple-A Sacramento. San Francisco's major league catchers are Roberto Pérez and 2018 first-round pick Joey Bart. “We’ve been talking to and...
MLB opening day has 14 clock violations, stolen base spike
CHICAGO (AP) — Marcus Stroman is getting used to Major League Baseball's new pitch clock. And it's no small deal for the Chicago Cubs right-hander. “It's tough," he said. “It's a big adjustment.” Stroman committed baseball's first regular-season pitch-clock...
Stephen Piscotty released by Giants at his request
NEW YORK (AP) — Outfielder Stephen Piscotty was released from his minor league contract by the San Francisco Giants at his request on Thursday. The 32-year-old hit .320 (8 for 25) with three doubles and seven RBIs in 10 spring training games. San Francisco also...
Rangers rally after deGrom struggles to beat Phillies 11-7
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jacob deGrom and Aaron Nola didn't have the kind of pitchers' duel that many had anticipated when they faced off in the season opener. Robbie Grossman and Brad Miller homered in a big comeback for Texas after prized acquisition deGrom struggled in his...
Volpe kisses pinstripes in Yanks debut, 5-0 win over Giants
NEW YORK (AP) — Anthony Volpe heard the Bleacher Creatures chant his name during his first Roll Call, and the 21-year-old New York Yankees shortstop turned toward the right field seats, raised his glove hand in tribute and with his right hand lifted the interlocking “NY” crest of his jersey...
Aaron Judge homers in 1st swing as New York Yankees captain
NEW YORK (AP) — Aaron Judge's first swing of the season ended up just like 62 others last year: a soaring home run. In his first game as Yankees captain, Judge's solo drive in the first inning off Logan Webb started New York to a 5-0 opening-day win over the San Francisco Giants on...
What did players learn about MLB's new rules this spring?
PHOENIX (AP) — It was the defining moment of the recently finished World Baseball Classic: Japan's star pitcher Shohei Ohtani vs. United States slugger Mike Trout. Ninth inning. Two outs. One-run game. Team USA pitcher Merrill Kelly said the storybook scene was just as dramatic for...
MLB 2023: New rules, big money Mets, Ohtani's walk year
Baseball has transformed in the 145 days since Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros sealed the franchise's second title in six seasons. As New York Mets owner Steve Cohen dominated an offseason that saw billions spent, the sport braced for a new world that includes pitch clocks, bigger...
Top prospect Volpe, 21, wins Yankees' starting shortstop job
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Anthony Volpe grew up watching Derek Jeter star at shortstop for the New York Yankees. Now, the 21-year-old is getting the chance to be the Yankees' opening day shortstop Thursday against the San Francisco Giants. The team announced Sunday after a...
Anthony Volpe wins Yankees' opening day shortstop job
Anthony Volpe is getting an opportunity to live a lifelong dream. The 21-year-old who grew up idolizing Hall of Famer Derek Jeter will be the New York Yankees' opening day shortstop after winning the job in spring training. Manager Aaron Boone, general manager Brian...
