Tag: American League
A’s hire Amelia Schimmel as new public address announcer
OAKLAND, Calif. — Lifelong Athletics fan and Oakland native Amelia Schimmel is the club's new public address announcer, replacing the late Dick Callahan.
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Strasburg’s 1st appearance since August: 4 Ks in 6 batters
Stephen Strasburg pronounced his fastball command better than it was before his carpal tunnel surgery and said his first game action in nearly seven...
Astros top prospect Whitley to have Tommy John surgery
HOUSTON — Houston Astros top prospect right-hander Forrest Whitley will have Tommy John surgery.
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Mariners change front office structure after Mather
PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners will change the structure of their front office operations following the resignation of former team president and CEO...
Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Tampa Bay Rays players
TAMPA, Fla. — A sports gambler faces up to five years in federal prison for threatening social media messages sent to players with the...
Mets celebrate World Series title — in their minds
Michael Conforto and his New York Mets sprinted to celebrate the World Series title.
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Lefty González hopes to fulfill boyhood dream with Marlins
MIAMI — After Miami Marlins newcomer Gio González threw batting practice at the team's spring training complex Tuesday, he sat to reminisce about growing...
Springer, Bauer, Lindor lead list of big names on new teams
George Springer, Trevor Bauer and Francisco Lindor are wearing blue now.
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Taylor Trammell may end up being Mariners’ left fielder
For all the attention on the Seattle Mariners' decision-making surrounding top prospect Jarred Kelenic, there is another young outfielder who seems more likely to...
Odorizzi excited to play alongside Greinke with Astros
HOUSTON — Jake Odorizzi decided to fashion his game like Zack Greinke’s when he was still in high school.
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