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NL West Preview: Ohtani-led Dodgers team to beat in division with reigning league champion D-backs

Mar. 18, 2024 15:27 PM EDT

Dave Roberts is quickly learning all about the constant fanfare surrounding Shohei Ohtani and the increased attention he brings each day to the Los Angeles Dodgers from across the world in Japan. The veteran manager let loose recently at spring training and breakdanced on the field...

Hard-throwing teens draw scouts, scholarships. More and more, they may also need Tommy John surgery

Mar. 15, 2024 06:04 AM EDT

TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Most teenagers celebrate their high school graduation with friends, family and maybe a party. Brandon Compton had Tommy John surgery. It's been nearly 50 years since the game-changing procedure — which reconstructs a torn ulnar collateral...

National League West Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2023: 100-62, first place, lost to Arizona in Division Series. Manager: Dave Roberts (ninth season). Opening Day: March 20...

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...

Opening day chances for Jackson Holliday and James Wood boosted by draft pick provision

Mar. 11, 2024 19:44 PM EDT

If Jackson Holliday or James Wood makes an opening-day roster, they may thank a provision in baseball's collective bargaining agreement. As part of the deal that ended the 2022 lockout, teams and players agreed to add prospect promotion incentive picks to the annual amateur draft....

Matt Chapman says he has 'unfinished business' in Bay Area after signing deal with Giants

Mar. 04, 2024 15:50 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The more Matt Chapman looked around, the more the four-time Gold Glove third baseman realized he wanted to go back to the Bay Area. “It just seemed like it was destiny,” Chapman said. “I think we’ve got some unfinished business.” ...

D-backs sign INF Elvis Andrus to minor league deal with invite to big league camp

Mar. 03, 2024 14:54 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Elvis Andrus to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training. The team announced the deal on Sunday. The two-time All-Star has played in the majors for 15...

Giants add free agent shortstop Nick Ahmed on minor league deal

Feb. 26, 2024 19:32 PM EST

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Free agent shortstop Nick Ahmed reached agreement Monday on a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants that includes a spring training invite. The 33-year-old Ahmed had spent all 10 of his major league seasons with the NL West rival Arizona...

D-backs announce MLB will produce the team's games for second straight season

Feb. 22, 2024 16:44 PM EST

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks announced on Thursday their games will be produced by Major League Baseball for a second straight season, as sports leagues across the U.S. adjust to the decline of regional cable networks. The defending National League champions had their...

Premium talent is still available on MLB's free-agent market, but GMs don't seem in a hurry

Feb. 20, 2024 19:26 PM EST

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Cleveland's new manager, Stephen Vogt, isn't sure why this year's free agent market has entered a deep freeze even as temperatures heat up during spring training in Arizona and Florida. He just wants to see it thaw as quickly as possible. ...