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Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season

Mar. 27, 2024 17:30 PM EDT

Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day: THE SHO GOES ON Shohei Ohtani already made his Dodgers debut last week in South Korea, but all eyes will still be on the two-way sensation as Los Angeles hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. The $700 million star is trying to...

American League West Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:08 AM EDT

Capsules of American League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ HOUSTON ASTROS 2023: 90-72, first place, lost to Texas in AL Championship Series. Manager: Joe Espada (first season). Opening Day: March 28...

South Korea, Mexico, Britain and Alabama are among MLB's scheduled stops in 2024

Mar. 14, 2024 06:03 AM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Beginning with its ninth international opener, Major League Baseball is traveling all over the world in 2024. Here are some dates to remember for the upcoming season: SEOUL SERIES - WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 Los Angeles Dodgers at San Diego...

Ryan Pressly surprised at demotion to Astros setup role but says willing to accept it

Feb. 15, 2024 18:30 PM EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Ryan Pressly said he was surprised the Houston Astros dropped him from closer in favor of Josh Hader but has accepted an eighth-inning setup role. Hader, a five-time All-Star left-hander who turns 30 on April 7, agreed Jan. 22 to a $95 million,...

Josh Hader will close for Astros and Ryan Pressly will be in setup role, new manager Joe Espada says

Feb. 14, 2024 13:59 PM EST

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Newly signed Josh Hader will close for the Astros and incumbent Ryan Pressly will move into a setup role, new manager Joe Espada said as Houston started spring training workouts Wednesday. Hader, a five-time All-Star, agreed Jan. 22 to a $95 million,...

Left-hander Matt Gage claimed by New York Yankees off waivers from Houston Astros

Jan. 29, 2024 17:04 PM EST

NEW YORK (AP) — Left-hander Matt Gage was claimed by the New York Yankees off waivers from the Houston Astros on Monday. The 30-year-old had a 2.70 ERA in five big league relief appearances and went 1-1 with a 4.58 ERA in 34 games at Triple-A Sugar Land last season. He is 0-1 with...

Josh Hader eager to team with Ryan Pressly after reaching $95 million, 5-year deal with Astros

Jan. 22, 2024 20:29 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Josh Hader and the Houston Astros weren't ready to define what his bullpen role will be on the day they announced his $95 million, five-year contract. It appears likely he will take over as closer and push Ryan Pressly back to a setup job in a bullpen that also...

Josh Hader agrees to $95 million, 5-year contract with Astros, AP source says

Jan. 19, 2024 16:02 PM EST

Hard-throwing reliever Josh Hader and the Houston Astros agreed to a $95 million, five-year contract on Friday, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deal was subject to a successful physical. ...

Matsui looks forward to key relief role with Padres as well as being teammates with Darvish

Jan. 09, 2024 21:14 PM EST

SAN DIEGO (AP) — New San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui says he's not expecting to come in and become the closer right away but is looking forward to pitching in big late-inning situations. The 28-year-old left-hander is one of two new Padres relievers who will compete to...

South Korean reliever Woo-Suk Go and San Diego Padres agree to $4.5 million, 2-year deal

Jan. 04, 2024 00:41 AM EST

SAN DIEGO (AP) — South Korean reliever Woo-Suk Go and the San Diego Padres agreed Wednesday to a $4.5 million, two-year contract that includes a 2026 mutual option plus bonus and escalator provisions that could make the deal worth $9.4 million over three seasons if he closes regularly. ...