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Bob Uecker, 90, expected to broadcast Brewers' home opener, workload the rest of season uncertain

Mar. 27, 2024 20:48 PM EDT

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Bob Uecker will be back behind the microphone when the Milwaukee Brewers play their home opener Tuesday against the Minnesota Twins. How heavy a broadcasting workload the 90-year-old Uecker will have the rest of the season remains uncertain. “Bob...

Opening day 2024: What to watch for on the first full day of the MLB season

Mar. 27, 2024 17:30 PM EDT

Here's what to watch for on MLB's opening day: THE SHO GOES ON Shohei Ohtani already made his Dodgers debut last week in South Korea, but all eyes will still be on the two-way sensation as Los Angeles hosts the St. Louis Cardinals. The $700 million star is trying to...

Royals ready for opening day, key vote next week to help fund downtown ballpark

Mar. 27, 2024 16:41 PM EDT

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Royals owner John Sherman said jokingly that he doesn't sleep very well under normal circumstances, so just imagine how his nights are going these days, with opening day on deck and a key vote for a downtown ballpark coming up next week. The Royals play AL...

Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week

Mar. 21, 2024 18:27 PM EDT

New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga is expected to begin throwing within one week after tests revealed inflammation in his right shoulder has cleared. Mets manager Carlos Mendoza told reporters on Thursday an MRI on Senga's shoulder late Tuesday provided results he described as...

AL Central Preview: Tigers, Royals try to end years of losing after offseason moves

Mar. 18, 2024 15:45 PM EDT

The AL Central doesn't appear to be a great place to find baseball's best teams. Instead, it might be home to some of the most improved. The division had a tough 2023, with the Twins running away with the title despite an 87-win season that wouldn't have been good...

American League Central Preview Capsules

Mar. 14, 2024 10:28 AM EDT

Capsules of American League Central teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ MINNESOTA TWINS 2023: 87-75, first place, lost to Houston in Division Series. Manager: Rocco Baldelli (sixth season). Opening Day: March 28...

Orioles renew contracts of AL Rookie of the Year Gunnar Henderson and catcher Adley Rutschman

Mar. 13, 2024 16:45 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — AL Rookie of the Year Gunnar Henderson and catcher Adley Rutschman had their contracts renewed by the Baltimore Orioles without an agreement for the second straight season. They're among 12 players across the major leagues whose salaries were set by teams. ...

Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set for spring debut after freak WBC injury a year ago

Mar. 10, 2024 17:27 PM EDT

New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz is set to appear in a game for the first time since tearing a patellar tendon during the 2023 World Baseball Classic. The two-time All-Star is expected to be the first reliever after starter Tylor Megill, and the right-hander will have a 20-pitch...

Eddie Rosario and the Washington Nationals agree to a minor league deal, AP source says

Mar. 06, 2024 10:50 AM EST

Outfielder Eddie Rosario and the Washington Nationals have agreed to a minor league contract with a non-roster invitation to spring training, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke to the AP on condition of anonymity because Rosario's...

Twins slugger Royce Lewis is already starting to hit grand slams again

Mar. 01, 2024 21:40 PM EST

It didn’t take long for Royce Lewis to remember what it feels like to hit a grand slam. He did it four times last year. And in his first opportunity with the bases loaded in spring training, he did it again on Friday. The young Minnesota Twins slugger went deep in...