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Yanks pitcher Severino has lat strain, likely to start on IL
The New York Yankees could be opening the season without three-fifths of their projected starting rotation. Right-hander Luis Severino has a low-grade lat strain, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Saturday, putting the two-time All-Star at risk of starting the season on the...
Nola vs. deGrom highlights MLB's 2023 opening-day matchups
The Texas Rangers aren't wasting any time in seeing what they have in Jacob deGrom. The ace right-hander, who signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the Rangers in the offseason, will face Philadelphia's Aaron Nola when the 2023 Major League Baseball season opens next...
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...
Nadel to miss start of 29th season as lead on Rangers radio
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Eric Nadel said Wednesday he will miss the start of his 29th season as the lead voice on Texas Rangers radio broadcasts while getting treatment for some mental health issues. “As many of you know, for years I have been an advocate...
Apple TV+ announces 2nd season of 'Friday Night Baseball'
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple TV+ will begin its second season of “Friday Night Baseball” on April 7. The Chicago Cubs will host the Texas Rangers in a day game, followed by the San Diego Padres facing the Atlanta Braves. Apple will carry twin bills over 25 weeks with no local...
AP source: Rockies sign Profar to shore up outfield
The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract with free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press on Sunday. Profar can earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses, getting the full...
Spring training's loss is WBC's gain as viewership jumps
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Many of Major League Baseball's biggest stars, like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, aren't playing in spring training. They're in the World Baseball Classic. Some baseball fans, particularly New York Mets fans, aren't sure that's a good thing. ...
Rangers finally see deGrom in a game, against minor leaguers
Two-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom finally pitched in a game for the Texas Rangers, though it was on a back field against minor leaguers. The Rangers have been cautious with their prized addition since he reported tightness in his left side before the first...
Rangers slugger Seager thriving in post-shift MLB world
PHOENIX (AP) — Analytics say that Corey Seager was one of the hitters most hurt by infield shifts last season. Now that the defensive tactic has been restricted, the Texas Rangers slugger is having a huge spring training. The 28-year-old had eight hits in his first...
All-Star Pérez with different pitch, sings Venezuelan anthem
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — This was a different kind of pitch for All-Star pitcher Martín Pérez, who is playing for his native Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic. Pérez sang the Venezuelan national anthem before the team played an exhibition game Wednesday night against...
