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Gray, Akiyama, Lorenzen will miss Reds' opener

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 3:44pm
The Cincinnati Reds will be a bit short-handed in the season opener, given injuries to outfielder Shogo Akiyama and pitchers Sonny Gray and Michael Lorenzen.

Marlins GM Ng: 'Failure is not an option for me'

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 3:44pm
Marlins GM Kim Ng, MLB's first female general manager, said "failure is not an option for me" as she prepares for the start of her first season in charge.

Knee surgery to sideline Rays 1B Choi 3-5 weeks

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 12:43pm
Tampa Bay Rays first baseman Ji-Man Choi will have arthroscopic surgery on his right knee Wednesday and is expected to be out at least three to five weeks.

Blue Jays to play third homestand in Florida

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 12:43pm
The Blue Jays on Tuesday announced that their third, 10-game homestand will be played at their spring training ballpark in Dunedin, Florida, because of COVID-19 restrictions.

Get ready for Opening Day! Bold predictions, MLB power rankings and names to know for all 30 teams

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 6:43am
Baseball is back. Here's everything you need to get up to speed for the 2021 season.

May earns nod over Price for Dodgers' 5th starter

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 12:55am
With Dustin May getting the call as Los Angeles' fifth starter to open the season, veteran David Price, the former Cy Young Award winner, will start the year with an undefined bullpen role for the Dodgers.

Ohtani nursing blister, but Angels say he'll be fine

TEst 4 March 30, 2021 - 12:55am
Shohei Ohtani was removed from his final spring start after facing only 16 batters Monday night because of a blister. Afterward, the Angels' two-way star downplayed the injury, with manager Joe Maddon saying Ohtani should be fine to start Sunday's game.

May gets nod over Price for Dodgers' 5th starter

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 9:51pm
With Dustin May getting the call as Los Angeles' fifth starter to open the season, veteran David Price, the former Cy Young Award winner, will start the year with an undefined bullpen role for the Dodgers.

Angels add veterans Watson, Cishek to bullpen

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 9:51pm
The Angels have agreed to $1 million, one-year contracts with left-hander Tony Watson and side-arming right-hander Steve Cishek.

Former No. 1 pick Appel eyes comeback with Phils

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 6:51pm
Once deemed the biggest bust in draft history, former No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel is heading to minor league camp with the Philadelphia Phillies, ready to embark on a comeback after last pitching in a game in 2017.

Brewers' Topa has another setback with elbow

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 6:51pm
Justin Topa is seeking a second opinion on the flexor strain in his right elbow, but the current plan is rehabilitation, manager Craig Counsell said Monday.

Rangers moving on from Odor; Leclerc set for TJ

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 3:49pm
The Rangers are moving on from longtime second baseman Rougned Odor, who was told he would not make the Opening Day roster, while former closer Jose Leclerc is set to have Tommy John surgery.

MLB relaxes protocols for vaccinated players

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 12:48pm
Major League Baseball issued a memo to teams on Monday outlining relaxed protocols for vaccinated players, coaches and staff members.

Spring training scoring, HRs down with new balls

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 12:48pm
With MLB making small tweaks to game balls, scoring and home runs are down across spring training games with Opening Day just around the corner.

Rizzo ending talks with Cubs to focus on season

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 12:48pm
Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo says he's ending contract talks with the team in an effort to focus on getting ready for the start of the regular season.

Rankings, projections, strategy and cheat sheets

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 12:48pm
All the rankings, projections, cheat sheets, strategy and analysis you need for the 2021 season.

Mets' Alonso to issue NFT to aid minor leaguers

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 9:48am
Mets slugger Pete Alonso will be launching his own NFT on Tuesday with the proceeds supporting More Than Baseball, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting minor leaguers, and his own charity, Homers for Heroes.

The basics of betting baseball: A beginner's guide

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 9:48am
Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for the 2021 MLB season.

The five players who could pass Mike Trout as MLB's best player ... this season

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 6:47am
For nearly a decade, the Angels outfielder has reigned as baseball's unquestioned No. 1 superstar, but there are signs that could change. We break down the case for the candidates to take Trout's throne.

Tim Kurkjian's 30-team MLB excitement guide

TEst 4 March 29, 2021 - 6:47am
Not every team is going to play in October. But it's the dawn of a new, complete, 162-game season. So there's reason to be excited. And Tim Kurkjian gives every fan base one good reason.

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