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In the era of big velocities, some pitchers are still finding other ways to succeed

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford says he realized early on that he probably wouldn’t ever possess the type of fastball that causes scouts to take a second look at their radar guns.

Mar 26, 2025 7:58 AM Read more >

Play Ball: A look at five talking points as the Blue Jays kick off the 2025 season

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays will kick off their regular season at home on Thursday against the Baltimore Orioles. Here's a look at five talking points ahead of the new campaign: FACE OF THE FRANCHISE As Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

Mar 26, 2025 6:36 AM Read more >

Former No. 1 overall pick Mickey Moniak released by Angels after winning in salary arbitration

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Outfielder Mickey Moniak was released by the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday after beating the team in salary arbitration and will receive $483,781 in termination pay rather than his $2 million salary.

Mar 25, 2025 9:10 PM Read more >

Costa Rican authorities rule out asphyxiation as the cause of death of Brett Gardner's teenage son

SAN JOSE, Costa Rica (AP) — Costa Rican authorities announced Tuesday that they will continue to investigate the cause of death of the teenage son of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner as they ruled out asphyxiation as the reason.

Mar 25, 2025 8:37 PM Read more >

Rangers will start season with Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker, but not Evan Carter

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker have both made the opening day roster with the Texas Rangers, and the recent first-round draft picks will fill the final two spots in the rotation.

Mar 25, 2025 4:36 PM Read more >

Money at BetMGM on high-spending Dodgers to repeat as World Series champions

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Dodgers have spent a lot of money hoping to win their second straight World Series and bettors are putting their cash on Los Angeles . BetMGM Sportsbook has taken 37.

Mar 25, 2025 4:24 PM Read more >

Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk finalizes $58 million contract for 2026-30

TORONTO (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk has finalized a $58 million, five-year contract covering 2026-30. Kirk agreed in January to a $4.

Mar 25, 2025 2:40 PM Read more >

Nashville group finds partner in search for land that could become the site of an MLB-ready stadium

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Music City Baseball is teaming with a property company in hopes of buying land that could one day serve as the home of a Major League Baseball team.

Mar 25, 2025 2:39 PM Read more >

Blue Jays sign catcher Alejandro Kirk to US$58-million, five-year extension

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays have signed catcher Alejandro Kirk to a US$58-million, five-year extension, the team announced Tuesday. The 26-year-old from Tijuana, Mexico, hit .253 last season with five home runs and 54 runs batted in.

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Astros release first baseman Jon Singleton

HOUSTON (AP) — First baseman Jon Singleton was released Tuesday by the Houston Astros. Singleton had hit .171 with a .239 on-base percentage, no homers and two RBIs in 17 spring training games. The 33-year-old batted .234 with a .

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