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AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?
Once Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout for an epic finish to the World Baseball Classic, the former AL MVPs quickly returned to being teammates again for what could be their last chance together to lead the Los Angeles Angels to the playoffs. For the Athletics, this might be their...
American League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ HOUSTON ASTROS 2022: 106-56, first place, won World Series. Manager: Dusty Baker (fourth season). Opening Day: March 30 vs. Chicago White Sox....
Altuve could be out for a while; Nimmo has hopes for opener
The Houston Astros will be without 2017 AL MVP Jose Altuve for “a while” with a broken right thumb after he was hit by a pitch playing for Venezuela during World Baseball Classic. The eight-time All-Star follows Mets All-Star closer Edwin Díaz to the injured list because of...
It's working: Pitch clock shaves 20 minutes from early games
By the time Cubs outfielder Brennen Davis actually saw a pitch from Arizona’s Joe Mantiply, the count was already at a ball and a strike. Both the hitter and pitcher were penalized at the start of Davis’ at-bat to lead off the top of the third inning of Monday’s spring...
Conley's pitch clock violation leaves Braves-Red Sox tied
Cal Conley of the Atlanta Braves thought he had just won the game with a two-out, full-count, bases-loaded walk-off walk on Saturday. He took a few steps toward first base, bat still in hand, when umpire John Libka jumped out from behind the plate and indicated strike three. Game...
Brown hired as general manager of Houston Astros
HOUSTON (AP) — In joining the World Series champion Houston Astros, new general manager Dana Brown's goal is to keep the team at the top of the league. “I’m coming to a winning team and a big part of what I want to do is sustain the winning long term,” he said. “We want to...
