Tag: Major League Baseball
Mancini heads list of players returning after missing 2020
Trey Mancini had surgery for colon cancer last year on the same day Major League Baseball shut down spring training due to COVID-19.
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Thumb injury slows Inciarte’s battle with Pache in Braves OF
Ender Inciarte's attempt to win a starting job in the Atlanta Braves' outfield is temporarily on hold as he recovers from a thumb injury.
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Lighter Garcia proving his worth in crowded Brewers outfield
Milwaukee’s Avisaíl García admits he was a little surprised at first when he learned the Brewers were adding Jackie Bradley Jr. to a crowded...
Gallo’s early power surge brings hope for big 2021 season
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Joey Gallo's spent several spring trainings in Arizona so the Texas Rangers slugger knows the difference between a real homer and...
Cole – and his dad – looking forward to return of fans
Gerrit Cole is looking forward to having his father at Yankee Stadium on opening day to watch him pitch in person in pinstripes for...
Minor leagues experimenting with robo umps, larger bases
NEW YORK — Major League Baseball will experiment with several rule changes in the minor leagues this season, including an automated strike zone, restrictions...
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...
