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MLB's new managers adjusting to jobs as opening day approaches

Mar. 27, 2024 06:01 AM EDT

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Joe Espada has worked for an impressive group of managers. Espada was an assistant for three managers who have won a World Series in Joe Girardi, A.J. Hinch and Dusty Baker before becoming a skipper for the first time after the Houston Astros hired him...

No explosives found at Seoul stadium in police search following bomb threat against Ohtani

Mar. 20, 2024 03:51 AM EDT

SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police said they’ve found no explosives at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome after searching the site Wednesday following a reported bomb threat against Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani. About 150 police officers used sniffer dogs, X-ray...

Bogaerts moving to 2B to enable Kim to take over as Padres' shortstop

Feb. 16, 2024 16:23 PM EST

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Xander Bogaerts is moving to second base to clear the way for 2023 Gold Glove utilityman Ha-Seong Kim to take over the San Diego Padres' shortstop. This move comes one year after the Padres signed Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million contract. Bogaerts, who...

Mike Shildt's Padres coaching staff won't have traditional bench coach

Jan. 03, 2024 16:21 PM EST

SAN DIEGO (AP) — New San Diego Padres manager Mike Shildt won't have a traditional bench coach on his staff but will utilize the input of several coaches during games. The Padres unveiled the full staff Wednesday, including new hitting coach Victor Rodriguez, who spent the previous...