Three boys given surprise trip to Brewers spring training
The Milwaukee Brewers surprised three young Aurora Health patients with a trip to spring training.
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USA advances to WBC semifinals on Trea Turner's dramatic grand slam vs. Venezuela in the eighth inning. USA plays Cuba on Sunday.
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Nightengale's Notebook: WBC's Cuba vs. USA semifinal in Miami is fraught with tension
The Cuban team's trip to Miami for the World Baseball Classic semifinals is re-igniting old political divisions.
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Astros' Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States at the World Baseball Classic. The Astros said Sunday they will announce a prognosis for the second baseman after the operation. The ight-time All-Star and the 2017 American League MVP fell after he was struck by a 95.9 mph sinker from Colorado reliever Daniel Bard in the fifth inning Saturday night.
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Brusdar Graterol has the 'best stuff on the planet.' So why isn't he a closer yet?
The Dodgers want Brusdar Graterol to be more consistent against left-handed hitters and develop a more effective slider before potentially making him a closer.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Brewers prospect Joey Wiemer has a chance to make the opening day roster, Craig Counsell says
Nobody on the team has played more innings in the field than Wiemer this spring. There's a reason for that.
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Shohei Ohtani says he would only pitch in relief for Japan in potential WBC final
Shohei Ohtani told Japanese media that he would be available only to pitch out of the bullpen in the WBC final should Japan beat Mexico in the semifinals.
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For Yankees' Anthony Volpe, sense of roster momentum coming from outside -- for now
The clamor from fans for Anthony Volpe to break camp with the team is understandable. For now, though, any momentum on that front is external to the Yankees, and not a topic that has been seriously discussed in the organization.
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Mets option Ronny Mauricio, Joey Lucchesi to Triple-A
The New York Mets announced on Saturday afternoon that top prospect Ronny Mauricio and lefty Joey Lucchesi have been optioned to Triple-A Syracuse. Additionally, Jaylin Davis and Abraham Almonte have been reassigned to minor league camp.
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Sergio Romo smiling through final chapter of MLB career with Giants
Sergio Romo is humbled to be back with the Giants to close the door on a memorable MLB career in the city it all began.
- Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
The Brewers' roster decision deadline on Luke Voit has been pushed back
Luke Voit has performed well this spring, batting .357 with a 1.022 OPS and two homers, and has drawn interest from other teams.
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Why Blake Sabol was 'elated' Giants traded for him in Rule 5 Draft
Based on Blake Sabol's love for the West Coast, the 25-year-old catcher certainly would prefer to stay with San Francisco.
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Japan's Sasaki likely to be coveted when available for MLB
If Rōki Sasaki knows the perfect time for him to switch to the major leagues, he's good at keeping a secret. “He’s going to be a tremendous star in the big leagues whenever he gets here,” Mexico manager Benji Gil said Sunday.
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Yankees takeaways from Saturday's 5-2 spring training loss at Blue Jays, including Nestor Cortes' rough first start
Takeaways from Saturday's spring training game between the Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays, a 5-2 New York loss.
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Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
Lars Nootbaar's imaginary pepper-grinder was the talk of World Baseball Classic games in Japan, but the fun-loving gesture by the St. Louis Cardinals outfielder does not appear welcome in Japan's popular high school baseball tournament. When a player for Tohoku High School twisted his two fists together — imitating Nootbaar — after getting on first base Saturday, the umpire told him to stop. Hiroshi Sato, manager for Tohoku High School, defended his player.
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Who is the best player in fantasy baseball? We rank the top 250 for 2023
Our overview of the top players from a fantasy baseball standpoint for the upcoming season. Where does Shohei Ohtani fit in?
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Detroit Tigers clipped by St. Louis Cardinals, 8-4, in spring training: Game thread recap
The Detroit Tigers visit the St. Louis Cardinals in Grapefruit League action at 1:05 p.m. Saturday, March 18, 2023, in Jupiter, Florida.
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Yankees 2023 Spring Training Games: Gerrit Cole allows four runs in loss to Orioles
Here are some of the latest updates from Yankees spring training games ahead of the 2023 MLB season...
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Latest on Mets in World Baseball Classic: Pete Alonso, Jeff McNeil help USA reach Championship Game
Here are the latest updates on current and former Mets playing in the World Baseball Classic...
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Mets, Buck Showalter optimistic about Brandon Nimmo's ankle injury
Mets' Buck Showalter made it sound as if it’s more precautionary than anything because Brandon Nimmo is optimistic that he only rolled the ankle after catching a spike in the ground as he began his slide.
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Luke Weaver may start season on injured list, jumbling Cincinnati Reds' rotation plans
Reds starter Luke Weaver left his last start early because of a sore forearm and has yet to return to the mound.