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Game changer: Tebow enters Mets camp ‘all in’ on baseball
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — By now, Tim Tebow has shown he belongs in professional baseball. He’s fully committed to the game and much more comfortable on the field. Sometimes, though, he still sounds…
7 hours agoEven in bullpen age, several teams still built on starters
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Forget about this bullpen obsession for a moment. Believe it or not, plenty of big league teams are still anchored by well-armed rotations. In this age of openers and…
1 day agoCubs’ Russell sorry for ‘pain’ he caused ex-wife, no details
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago Cubs shortstop Addison Russell apologized Friday for the “hurt” and “pain” he caused his ex-wife but didn’t detail what prompted a 40-game suspension under Major League Baseball’s domestic violence policy.…
1 day agoTatis Jr. knows his MLB debut with Padres is getting closer
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Fernando Tatis Jr. has one goal during his second spring training with the San Diego Padres — make the team. The Padres might not bring him up right away, but there’s…
2 days agoNationals’ Scherzer, Astros’ Verlander concerned about game
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Two more aces are expressing concern about how major league teams are playing their cards. Washington right-hander Max Scherzer said Thursday there are too many teams trying not to…
2 days agoChicago Cubs, Sinclair to launch sports network in 2020
CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago Cubs and Sinclair Broadcast Group are launching a regional sports network in 2020 that will be the team’s exclusive TV home. The Cubs said Wednesday the Marquee Sports Network will…
3 days agoMLB commissioner will be grand marshal for Cincinnati parade
CINCINNATI (AP) — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred will serve as grand marshal for Cincinnati’s annual opening day parade as he helps celebrate the 150th anniversary of the professional baseball-pioneering Red Stockings. The Reds…
5 days agoGarth Brooks in spring training with Pittsburgh Pirates
BRADENTON, Fla. (AP) — Garth Brooks has come out of baseball retirement. The country music legend will spend just over a week participating in spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates, reporting Monday with the pitchers…
5 days agoColumn: As spring training arrives, a baseball life ends
Spring training opens in a few days. It won’t seem quite the same without T-bone. Tommy Giordano is dying. Yet, do not let your heart grow heavy. He’s going out like he lived for more…
6 days ago‘No patience’: Jeter anxious to see Marlins become winners
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