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Blue Jays set to open their 2025 season as Orioles visit Rogers Centre

TORONTO — The Toronto Blue Jays kick off their 2025 Major League Baseball season this afternoon against the visiting Baltimore Orioles.

Mar 27, 2025 2:00 AM Read more >

Marlins acquire right-hander Tyler Phillips from Phillies for cash

MIAMI (AP) — The Marlins acquired right-handed pitcher Tyler Phillips from the Philadelphia Phillies in exchange for cash, Miami announced Wednesday.

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Toronto Blue Jays full of optimism ahead of season opener against visiting Baltimore

TORONTO — Like other Major League Baseball teams, the Toronto Blue Jays are brimming with optimism going into the season opener. "I think we have a very complete team," catcher Alejandro Kirk said Wednesday through an interpreter.

Mar 26, 2025 4:54 PM Read more >

D-backs sign LHP Jalen Beeks to $1.25M, 1-year deal, add RHP Shelby Miller to big league roster

PHOENIX (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks signed left-hander Jalen Beeks to a $1.25 million, one-year deal and selected the contract of veteran righty Shelby Miller on Wednesday as they worked to solidify their bullpen before opening day.

Mar 26, 2025 4:31 PM Read more >

Teams successful on 52.2% of ball/strike challenges during spring training robot umpire test

NEW YORK (AP) — Teams won 52.2% of their ball/strike challenges during the spring training test of robot umpires, and catchers had a markedly better success rate than pitchers.

Mar 26, 2025 4:26 PM Read more >

Red Sox manager Alex Cora says Alex Bregman will play third base and Rafael Devers will move to DH

BOSTON (AP) — Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora said Wednesday that newly acquired free agent Alex Bregman will play third base this season, with incumbent Rafael Devers moving to designated hitter.

Mar 26, 2025 3:15 PM Read more >

Reds outfielder Austin Hays placed on 10-day injured list with left calf strain

CINCINNATI (AP) — Cincinnati Reds outfielder Austin Hays was placed on the 10-day injured list with a left calf strain on Wednesday.

Mar 26, 2025 1:47 PM Read more >

World Series champion LA Dodgers say they'll visit Trump at the White House on April 7

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers say they have accepted President Donald Trump’s invitation to the White House to celebrate their World Series title.

Mar 26, 2025 9:08 AM Read more >

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.

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