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Carson Spiers becomes Reds fifth starter and Andrew Abbott will go on the injured list

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — Carson Spiers will enter the season as the Cincinnati Reds' fifth starter and Andrew Abbott will go on the injured list, manager Terry Francona announced Thursday.

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Francis enjoys solid start, Santander drives in three as Blue Jays beat Rays 4-1

DUNEDIN — Bowden Francis earned a win with by far his best outing this spring, Anthony Santander drove in three runs, and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Tampa Bay Rays 4-1 on Thursday. Francis, who entered the game with a 9.

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Astros' Luis Garcia scratched from batting practice, another setback following Tommy John surgery

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia was scratched from a batting practice session Thursday because of right elbow soreness, another setback in his attempt to return from Tommy John surgery in May 2023.

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Former Cy Young Award winner Jake Peavy returns to Padres as special assistant to CEO

SAN DIEGO (AP) — Jake Peavy, the 2007 NL Cy Young Award winner and member of the San Diego Padres Hall of Fame, has joined the team as special assistant to CEO Erik Greupner.

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Thanks to Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season

TOKYO (AP) — There was the crack of Shohei Ohtani's bat , the roars from the Tokyo Dome crowd and the beeps from the credit card machines at the massive merchandise center selling boatloads of Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs gear.

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Arizona Diamondbacks reassign veteran Trey Mancini to their minor league camp

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Diamondbacks reassigned veteran Trey Mancini to minor league camp Wednesday. Mancini agreed to a minor league contract with the organization in early February.

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Braves sign 9-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel to minor league deal

ATLANTA (AP) — Nine-time All-Star closer Craig Kimbrel is attempting to revive his career with the Atlanta Braves, his original team. Kimbrel and catcher James McCann have agreed to minor league contracts, the team confirmed on Wednesday.

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Defense Department webpage on Jackie Robinson goes down, then returns amid DEI purge

A Department of Defense webpage describing baseball and civil rights icon Jackie Robinson's military service was restored Wednesday after it was missing earlier in the day.

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Shohei Ohtani came home as a national hero, and he didn't let Japan down at the Tokyo Series

TOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani's every step, swing and smile were intensely followed this week during his homecoming at the Tokyo Dome, an event that would make most mortals wilt under the pressure.

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Details of Yandy Díaz's $22 million, 2-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays

Details of Yandy Díaz’s $22 million, two-year contract with the Tampa Bay Rays: 2025 salary: $10 million 2026 salary: $12 million 2027 club option: $10 million (would become guaranteed at $13 million if 500 or more plate appearances in 2026 and passe

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