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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. ...
Apple TV+ announces 2nd season of 'Friday Night Baseball'
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple TV+ will begin its second season of “Friday Night Baseball” on April 7. The Chicago Cubs will host the Texas Rangers in a day game, followed by the San Diego Padres facing the Atlanta Braves. Apple will carry twin bills over 25 weeks with no local...
Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role
The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. It's not who most people expected it to be. Vaughn Grissom and Braden Shewmake were optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett on Monday. That leaves utility infielder Orlando...
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...
