MLB
Mariners can’t wait to see reaction for Ichiro in Japan
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Jerry Dipoto never met Ichiro Suzuki in person until the day he was reintroduced as a member of the Seattle Mariners during spring training in 2018.…
Read MoreTwins tap All-Star Berrios to start on opening day
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Jose Berrios will be Minnesota’s opening day starter, the first such assignment for the 24-year-old right-hander. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli announced the decision to reporters…
Read MoreFamiliar sounds of spring: "Get up, get outta here and gone," as Yelich goes deep for first spring training HR
Paying full Bryce: Harper, Phils agree to record $330M deal
NEW YORK (AP) — It took a long time and a lot of money, but the Philadelphia Phillies finally landed Bryce Harper with a record contract. The young star outfielder…
Read MoreManagers, coaches adjust to get most out of millennials
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — In the aftermath of Chicago’s collapse last season, Cubs manager Joe Maddon went looking for a deeper understanding of the players who dominate the major leagues…
Read MoreBrewers planning to go slowly with INF Lawrie
PHOENIX (AP) — Almost two years after he was released during spring training, Brett Lawrie is getting a second chance to play baseball again. He faces a long road back…
Read MoreSlowly, baseball rolls out pitch clock in spring training
FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Baseball is on the clock. The traditionally timeless sport implemented a pitch clock all around major league spring training for the first time Saturday in…
Read MoreBrewers’ Braun aiming to build off strong finish last season
PHOENIX (AP) — Those days of playing every day, they’re done for Ryan Braun. Most important for the longtime Milwaukee Brewers star these days is making the most of the…
Read MoreAfter veteran salaries drop, baseball players want change
NEW YORK (AP) — Neil Walker’s salary dropped from $17.2 million to $2 million in two years. Greg Holland was cut from $14 million to $2 million this season. Daniel…
Read MoreMoustakas has unfinished business in Milwaukee
PHOENIX (AP) — Mike Moustakas fell one win shy of reaching the World Series with the Milwaukee Brewers. “I think we had some unfinished business after last year,” Moustakas said…
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