Minor leagues switch to 6-game series, common off day
NEW YORK — Baseball’s minor leagues will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off day in an effort that cuts scheduled travel...
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Feb. 20
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league...
Former Twins 2B Brian Dozier retires after 9 years in majors
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota second baseman Brian Dozier has retired after nine years in the major leagues and 167 career home runs, the Twins...
Bell says late-season momentum will power 2021 Reds team
Just when the Cincinnati Reds started to roll last year, the pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell...
Red Sox’s Sale not looking too far ahead after elbow surgery
Chris Sale has tried not to think about the future as he began working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April.
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Still without Gardner, Yankees ready for spring training
NEW YORK — The Yankees start spring training this week without Brett Gardner for the first time since 2006, and manager Aaron Boone isn’t...
Counsell counting on Brewers hitters to bounce back
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has a pretty simple formula for boosting a lineup that struggled throughout the abbreviated 2020 season.
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Tigers’ GM says team considering 6-man rotation
DETROIT — The Detroit Tigers are considering using a six-man rotation for at least some of this season as they return to a normal...
Braves invite 2-time All-Star 2B Kipnis to spring training
ATLANTA — Two-time All-Star second baseman Jason Kipnis is one of 25 non-roster players who have been invited by the Atlanta Braves to spring...
Cubs’ Hoyer to discuss futures with Bryant, Baez, Rizzo
CHICAGO — Jed Hoyer plans to chat with Kris Bryant about his future during spring training. Also on deck for the top baseball executive...
