Articles filed under Baseball
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White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson is hoping some big changes will improve his defenseFeb 20, 2020 12:00 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. - Last season, Tim Anderson showed everyone he has a world-class bat. After ranking No. 53 among 68 qualified American League hitters with a .240 average...
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Sox pitcher Hamilton healthy, happy after frightening 2019 seasonFeb 20, 2020 12:00 am - GLENDALE, Ariz. - When the calendar flipped to 2020 last month, Ian Hamilton likely celebrated with more vigor than anyone. A candidate to pitch out of the White Sox's b...
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Manfred apologizes for calling WS trophy a 'piece of metal'Feb 19, 2020 6:00 am - SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) - MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred apologized Tuesday for what he called a disrespectful reference to the World Series trophy as a 'œpiece of metal.'ť...
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Fiers to make spring debut Sunday in A's split-squad gameFeb 19, 2020 6:00 am - MESA, Ariz. (AP) - Mike Fiers is scheduled to start a split-squad game for Oakland on Sunday in his first game action since revealing the Houston Astros' cheating scheme...
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Verlander, approaching age 37, hopes to remain among eliteFeb 19, 2020 6:00 am - WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) - As Justin Verlander approaches his 37th birthday, Houston's ace evolves to maintain the skills that allowed him to win his second Cy Young A...
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Girardi: Realmuto will return from arbitration focusedFeb 19, 2020 6:00 am - CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) - Philadelphia Phillies manager Joe Girardi expects catcher J.T. Realmuto to be back in spring training Thursday and does not believe there will be...
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Player discipline possible for future sign-stealing offensesFeb 19, 2020 6:00 am - Major league players could be punished for future sign-stealing violations in the wake of the Houston Astros' scandal that only resulted in discipline for managers, coac...
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Choo relishing 2020, the last year of big Rangers contractFeb 19, 2020 6:00 am - SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) - Shin-Soo Choo wants to enjoy baseball even more this season, all of those times in the clubhouse and on the field while still at the top of the Te...
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Cubs Postcard: 'Sweet Lou' is backFeb 19, 2020 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. - If Wednesday morning was any indication, Lou Piniella is going to be a big hit on the Marquee Sports Network, the Cubs' new TV home. The 76-year-old Piniel...
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First things first: Bryant moves to leadoff spot for Chicago CubsFeb 19, 2020 12:00 am - MESA, Ariz. - It's only been five days, but Kris Bryant already is having quite the busy training camp. When the Cubs' star third baseman arrived Saturday morning, he me...