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Phillies get outfielder Pache from A's for minor leaguer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The Philadelphia Phillies acquired center fielder Cristian Pache from the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday in exchange for a minor league pitcher. Pache has played in in 115 games for the Atlanta Braves (2020-21) and Athletics (2022). He played center field in all...
Royals' Sherman optimistic about new ballpark, current team
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The first thing that Kansas City Royals owner John Sherman thinks about when he wakes up each morning is how the club, stuck in what seems like an interminable rebuild, will play on that particular day. Not where they will play four or five years down the...
Nats' Corbin's belief not dimmed by most losses in majors
WASHINGTON (AP) — No major league pitcher took more losses in 2022 than Patrick Corbin, with 19. And none accumulated more Ls in 2021 than Corbin did, with 16. Last season’s ERA for the Washington Nationals left-hander was 6.31. A year earlier? 5.82. Hard not to notice those...
José Abreu, Trea Turner among key players in new spots
CHICAGO (AP) — Baseball begins again on Thursday with opening day. For some players and managers, it's also their first regular-season game with a new team. Here is a closer look at a couple people in new places who could have a big impact this year: —1B José...
Braves rookies get rotation spots with Wright headed to IL
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves will open the season with two rookie left-handers in their rotation while giving right-hander Kyle Wright more time to prepare for his first start. Wright was told Sunday he would start the season on the 15-day injured list. He was the...
NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina
Two familiar faces from St. Louis’ run to the NL Central title last season aren’t around anymore as the Cardinals attempt to become the division’s first repeat champion in six years. The retirements of Yadier Molina and Albert Pujols leave the Cardinals having to replace two...
NL East Preview: Braves, Phillies, Mets to duke it out again
ATLANTA (AP) — The National League East made a strong argument as the majors' toughest division in 2022 and lines up as perhaps even better this season. The NL East boasted two 101-win teams — the Atlanta Braves, who won their fifth consecutive division title, and the New York...
National League East Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ATLANTA BRAVES 2022: 101-61, first place, lost to Philadelphia in Division Series. Manager: Brian Snitker (eighth season). Opening Day: March...
Hoskins' knee torn; Wainwright, Iglesias out as openers near
A trio of NL pennant hopefuls are suddenly dealing with injuries to some pretty important players. The Philadelphia Phillies lost slugging first baseman Rhys Hoskins on Thursday when he damaged his left knee fielding a grounder in a spring training game. He needs surgery for a torn...
Braves closer Iglesias headed to IL with inflamed shoulder
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Atlanta Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will open the season on the injured list due to right shoulder inflammation, the team said Thursday. The Braves say an MRI showed the right-hander has “low-grade” inflammation and will not throw for seven days. ...
