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Can the Nationals contend with Nelson Cruz at DH?

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 9:46pm
We break down Cruz's surprise deal with the Nationals -- and what it means for Washington's playoff odds.

Mariners swing big with deal for Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 9:46pm
Seattle added two former Cincinnati sluggers to the middle of its lineup. Which side got the better of the swap?

Twins show they are trying with Sonny Gray deal

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 9:46pm
For the second time this offseason, Cincinnati parted with a valuable starting pitcher. This time, Minnesota took advantage of the opportunity.

An 'eerie' reality: Braves teammates brace for life after Freddie Freeman

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 6:46pm
Matt Olson's arrival in Atlanta is a bittersweet reality for the Braves clubhouse -- one that likely means saying goodbye to a beloved teammate.

Sources: OF McCutchen, Brewers agree to deal

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 6:46pm
Outfielder Andrew McCutchen and the Brewers are in agreement on a contract, sources confirmed Monday.

Dodgers set to honor Koufax with statue unveiling

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 6:46pm
The Dodgers will unveil a statue of Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax on June 18, after initial plans were changed by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Trade grades: Braves pay steep price but get big return in A's 1B Matt Olson

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
Another All-Star is leaving Oakland in a trade that likely signals the end of an era at first base in Atlanta.

What to make of unexpected Twins-Yankees deal bringing Josh Donaldson to N.Y.

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
A former AL MVP joins the Yankees. Gary Sanchez moves to the AL Central. How did New York and Minnesota fare?

Cardinals' Molina misses start of spring training

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina will be a late arrival for what could be his final spring training because of what St. Louis president of baseball operations John Mozeliak called "personal issues."

Donaldson, Cole move past sticky-stuff dispute

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
With Josh Donaldson and Gerrit Cole now Yankees teammates, the pair sat down with manager Aaron Boone on Monday for a "productive" conversation after sparring last year amid MLB's crackdown on the use of foreign substances by pitchers.

Mariners acquire Winker, Suarez from busy Reds

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
A day after dealing pitcher Sonny Gray to the Minnesota Twins, the Cincinnati Reds stayed active in the trade market on Monday, finalizing a deal to send All-Star outfielder Jesse Winker and third baseman Eugenio Suarez to the Seattle Mariners.

Harper wants Phillies to add another big bat

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
Bryce Harper said it would be a "downer" if the Phillies didn't sign Kris Bryant, Nick Castellanos or Kyle Schwarber this offseason.

Maddon, Angels plan to keep Trout at center field

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
Los Angeles manager Joe Maddon, who floated the possibility of playing Mike Trout in a corner-outfield spot, told reporters on Monday that the Angels superstar will play center field, after all, and "that's that."

Trade grades: Mariners swing big with deal for Jesse Winker and Eugenio Suarez

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 3:47pm
Seattle added two former Cincinnati sluggers to the middle of its lineup. Which side got the better of the swap?

MLB to test robo-umps and rules trials in minors

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 12:46pm
Minor league baseball will experiment with robo umps and a slate of rules trials, such as a ban on infield shifts, some of which could be introduced to the majors as soon as 2023.

Mets ace DeGrom to opt out of deal after 2022

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 12:46pm
Jacob deGrom plans to exercise the opt-out clause in his contract after this season but says it would be "really cool" to spend his entire career with the Mets.

Braves get A's 1B Olson; likely end Freeman era

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 12:46pm
The Braves have acquired Matt Olson from the A's. The move likely ends the tenure of free-agent first baseman Freddie Freeman in Atlanta.

Mets' Alonso 'thankful to be alive' after car flips

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 12:46pm
Mets first baseman Pete Alonso said he feels "really blessed to be here" after his car was hit by another driver and flipped over three times Sunday.

Tatis Jr. could miss 3 months with fractured wrist

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 12:46pm
San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr. fractured his wrist during the offseason and likely needs surgery that will sideline him up to three months, according to Padres GM A.J. Preller.

Acuna on knee: I'd play Opening Day if up to me

TEst 4 March 14, 2022 - 12:46pm
Ronald Acuna Jr., just eight months removed from a torn ACL, says he wants to play in the Braves' season opener but will defer to the team's medical staff.

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