Houston Astros

All-Stars, Iowa cornfield, Arenado return spice MLB schedule

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CHICAGO — After one of its strangest seasons ever, baseball returns to a full schedule this year. The All-Star Game is back. Fans are...

Astros pitcher Framber Valdéz breaks finger in spring debut

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Houston Astros left-hander Framber Valdéz has a fractured left ring finger, an injury that could deal another blow to...

Phils’ Middleton, Royals’ Sherman join MLB executive council

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NEW YORK — Philadelphia Phillies managing partner John Middleton and Kansas City Royals chairman John Sherman have joined Major League Baseball’s eight-man executive council. ...

Nationals slugger Juan Soto sits after fouling ball off foot

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WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Washington Nationals slugger Juan Soto sat out the team's exhibition home opener on Monday because he fouled a ball...

Astros’ Correa open to longer contract if deal done soon

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HOUSTON — If the Houston Astros want to sign shortstop Carlos Correa to a long-term contract, he says they need to do it before...

Hinch grateful to be back as Tigers begin spring training

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DETROIT — This year, the start of spring training was meaningful in a different way for AJ Hinch. ...

Righty Mike Fiers agrees to $3.5M, one-yr deal with A’s

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OAKLAND, Calif. — Right-hander Mike Fiers is staying put with the Oakland Athletics, finalizing his agreement Tuesday on a $3.5 million, one-year contract. ...

Cishek inks minor league deal with invite to Astros spring

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HOUSTON — Right-hander Steve Cishek agreed Tuesday to a minor league contract with the Houston Astros and has been invited to big league spring...

AL West teams at the start of spring training

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A team-by-team look at the American League West entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first...

2021 Minor League Teams List

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NEW YORK — The 2021 minor league teams and alignment, announced Friday by Major League Baseball. No decision has been made on league names: ...