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Mets' Quintana out until at least July with rib injury
Left-hander José Quintana won’t make his New York Mets debut until at least July because of a stress fracture in his rib. The Mets are relieved that the prognosis wasn’t even more severe. Mets general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Tuesday a scan revealed a...
Braves option RHPs Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder to Triple-A
NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series. The Braves announced Tuesday they had optioned...
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...
Soto progresses in Padres camp with optimism for WBC trip
Juan Soto ran sprints in the outfield, took some big swings in batting practice and signed a few autographs at the San Diego Padres spring training complex Wednesday after the early workout to test a left calf that kept him in Arizona. Soto, who has been dealing with calf tightness,...
Reds can see the future in trio of young pitchers
The Cincinnati Reds brought up their three top pitching prospects last season to revive a starting rotation decimated by cost-cutting. Right-handers Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft, and lefty Nick Lodolo experienced rookie struggles — with stunning flashes of brilliance mixed in...
Braves still hopeful Wright has time to be ready for season
The Atlanta Braves have reason to hope right-hander Kyle Wright, the majors' only 20-game winner last season, still has time to be ready for opening day. If Wright requires more time to prepare for the season, the Braves appear to be developing sufficient depth to fill their...
Turner gets stitches after HBP in face, Judge clubs 1st HR
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches, but appeared to avoid any broken bones, after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers. The 38-year-old Turner fell to the ground after getting drilled by...
Braves plan to cut off sale of season tickets before opener
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves plan to stop the sale of season tickets to preserve the availability of single-game tickets. Braves president Derek Schiller says this is the first time in team history season ticket sales have been cut off before the first game. The...
MLB sets up local media group, could broadcast 17 teams
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball added three executives to its new local media department as it prepares for a possible takeover of broadcasts for 17 teams amid the financial deterioration of the Bally and AT&T SportsNet regional sports networks. Doug Johnson was hired as...
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...
