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Seattle Mariners release veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have released Mitch Haniger after the veteran outfielder was hampered by left shoulder soreness during spring training. Haniger, 34, was in his second stint with Seattle. He has a $15.

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Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof to have hand surgery, start season on injured list

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is scheduled for surgery on his right hand Monday and will begin the season on the injured list. Gelof suffered a hamate bone fracture and Dr.

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Clement scores winning run on wild pitch as Blue Jays edge Pirates 2-1

DUNEDIN — Chris Bassitt went a strong 5 2/3 innings while Ernie Clement scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Toronto Blue Jays nipped the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 in exhibition baseball action Sunday afternoon.

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Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson will miss the start of the season because of an intercostal strain

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will begin the season on the injured list because of a mild right intercostal strain.

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Guardians have starting rotation set, but outfield spots are still up for grabs

Stephen Vogt has his pitching rotation sorted for the start of the season. The Cleveland Guardians manager and front office still have other roster issues to sort out before Thursday’s opener at Kansas City.

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Opening-day starter Tanner Bibee signs $48 million, 5-year contract with Cleveland Guardians

CLEVELAND (AP) — Right-hander Tanner Bibee has signed a $48 million, five-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians, a deal that includes a team option for 2030 and could be worth $68 million over six seasons.

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Rockies trade OF Nolan Jones to the Guardians for INF/OF Tyler Freeman

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Colorado Rockies traded outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for Tyler Freeman on Saturday.

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Diamondbacks reward closer candidate Justin Martinez with $18 million, 5-year contract

PHOENIX (AP) — Arizona hard-throwing right-hander Justin Martinez has agreed to an $18 million, five-year contract even as he continues to compete for the role of Diamondbacks closer.

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Blue Jays double Twin 2-1 in spring training, Scherzer shines

FORT MYERS — The Toronto Blue Jays doubled the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in spring training Saturday with help from a defensive gem by pitcher Max Scherzer. The Jays led 1-0 after the first inning.

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Carlos Carrasco lands major league contract with Yankees following strong showing in spring training

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Carlos Carrasco's impressive spring performance has earned the right-hander a major league contract with New York and a spot in the Yankees' rotation.

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