Tag: MLB baseball
Shortstop Dansby Swanson, Braves go to salary arbitration
ATLANTA — Shortstop Dansby Swanson went to salary arbitration with the Atlanta Braves on Monday, asking for a raise to $6.7 million rather than...
Black franchise owner, ex-MLBer, sues McDonald’s, cites bias
CLEVELAND — The Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises says the company has shown more favorable treatment to white owners and denied him the...
Jared Hughes retires after pitching 10 major league seasons
NEW YORK — Jared Hughes says he is retiring after 10 years of pitching in the major leagues.
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Twins bench coach Mike Bell takes leave for kidney cancer
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Twins bench coach Mike Bell has taken an indefinite leave from the team because of kidney cancer.
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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...
Indians saves leader Cody Allen retires at 32
CLEVELAND — Cody Allen, the Cleveland Indians' career saves leader and an underappreciated closer for the team, has retired at age 32.
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Indians, veteran reliever Parker agree to minor league deal
CLEVELAND — Free agent reliever Blake Parker agreed Monday to a minor league contract with the Cleveland Indians.
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D-backs do-over: Lovullo ready to roll after rough 2020
Manager Torey Lovullo is eager for a do-over after a 2020 season that the Arizona Diamondbacks won't remember fondly.
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Yankees partner with CUNY to increase diverse hiring
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are partnering with the City University of New York to identify students and alumni for career and...
Lefty Tyler Anderson embracing fresh start with Pirates
PITTSBURGH — Tyler Anderson knows about team building.
The left-hander entered...
