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Astros first baseman Christian Walker's MRI shows no sign of strain in his oblique

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker received some good news regarding the oblique issue that has limited him this spring training. Walker had flown back to Houston to get the oblique examined.

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Orioles pitchers Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge are hurt, will miss season's start

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Starter Grayson Rodriguez and reliever Andrew Kittredge will miss the Baltimore Orioles' opener because of injuries. Orioles manager Brandon Hyde told reporters Friday that Rodriguez has pitching elbow discomfort.

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Outfielder Lawrence Butler agrees to $65.5 million, 7-year deal with A's, AP source says

Outfielder Lawrence Butler agreed to a $65.

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Mariners' George Kirby likely to open season on IL due to inflammation in throwing shoulder

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners right-hander George Kirby has inflammation on his throwing shoulder and likely will open the season on the injured list.

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Former MLB outfielder Tyler Naquin says his comeback attempt as a pitcher started last year

GOODYEAR, Ariz. (AP) — As he begins his attempted comeback at a new position, Cleveland Guardians right-hander Tyler Naquin says his transition from playing outfield to pitching was over a year in the making.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 million

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million.

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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his request to Blue Jays was for less than $600 million

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. says his proposal for a long-term contract with the Toronto Blue Jays was for less than $600 million.

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Paul Skenes could be MLB's ticket to Gen Z. The Pirates ace will face it on his terms

BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — There are times when Paul Skenes, the 22-year-old, can't escape Paul Skenes, baseball's Next Big Thing. It happens randomly and without warning.

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Brantford, Ont., minor baseball team makes home games free to "reverse tariffs"

BRANTFORD, Ont. — The Brantford Red Sox of the Intercounty Baseball League are making all 21 of their home games free to "reverse the tariffs." A trade war is looming over North America as U.S.

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One-of-a-kind card featuring jersey patch of Pirates star Paul Skenes is heading to auction

PITTSBURGH (AP) — Paul Skenes has been in the major leagues for less than a year. A piece of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace — well, OK, a piece of the jersey that Skenes donned during his first start last May — could be ready to join some elite company.

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