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Source: Odorizzi reaches 2-year deal with Astros

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 12:08pm
After losing starting pitcher Framber Valdez for an indefinite period of time, the Astros have reached an agreement with free-agent right-hander Jake Odorizzi on a two-year deal with a player option, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Yankees' Boone returns Saturday, 'feels great'

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 9:02am
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's feeling better after getting a pacemaker. He returned to the team Saturday and will manage against the Pirates.

Angels' Ohtani impresses in spring mound debut

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 9:00pm
Angels RHP Shohei Ohtani struck out five of the 10 Athletics batters he faced during an impressive 41-pitch outing Friday, his first of the spring.

California approves limited fans at MLB stadiums

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 6:01pm
California officials are allowing people to attend Major League Baseball games in limited capacities starting April 1.

MLB bans Dyson for '21 for violating DV policy

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 2:59pm
Pitcher Sam Dyson, a free agent who last pitched in the majors for the Twins in 2019, has been suspended for the entire 2021 season under the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.

Boone better, hopes to rejoin Yanks this weekend

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 11:59am
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's feeling better after getting a pacemaker and said he hopes to return to the team Saturday or Sunday.

Alderson: Mets lacking 'defensive geniuses'

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 11:59am
New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says that he is emphasizing offense over defense but that Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr. were brought in to help with their gloves.

Fantasy baseball: Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer among players with improved skills

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 11:59am
Tristan H. Cockcroft uses Statcast to highlight skill set changes by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer and other prominent players around the league, detailing how it could impact their fantasy production.

Astros without 8 pitchers due to COVID protocol

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 8:58am
Pitchers Bryan Abreu, Luis Garcia, Ronel Blanco, Cristian Javier, Pedro Baez, Enoli Paredes, Francis Martes and Hector Velazquez are absent from camp due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. GM James Click wouldn't say if any had tested positive.

A $245 million payroll?! Why the Dodgers are outspending every other MLB team by a mile

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 5:57am
While other teams can't (or won't), the defending champs have blown past baseball's luxury-tax threshold during a pandemic.

Who is 2021 MLB draft's No. 1 pitching prospect? Scouting Vanderbilt's Jack Leiter and Kumar Rocker

TEst 4 March 5, 2021 - 5:57am
Vandy's ace duo is sure to come off the board early this summer. Here's what seeing them pitch on the same day revealed about their draft stock.

Reds' Akiyama returns after wife seriously injured

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 5:45pm
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Shogo Akiyama returned to spring training after a week away to be with his wife, who was seriously injured when a tree fell on her in a Ohio park.

Fried scratched due to possible COVID exposure

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 5:45pm
Atlanta Braves lefty Max Fried hasn't tested positive for COVID-19, but the team will pull him from his scheduled start Friday because of a potential exposure to someone with the virus.

Jays GM 'not aware' of allegations vs. Callaway

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 2:45pm
Blue Jays GM Ross Atkins said he was "absolutely not aware" of any sexual harassment allegations against Mickey Callaway during their time together with the Indians organization.

Study: Heart illness rare for COVID-infected pros

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 11:44am
A recent study has revealed that out of 789 professional athletes infected with COVID-19, only five of them had inflammatory heart disease.

Lapchick: WNBA, NBA set standard for diverse, equitable, inclusive hiring across U.S. sports

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 11:44am
The battle for equity remains far from won, and we must continue efforts to improve racial and gender hiring practices across the sporting landscape.

No Bauer or Springer? No problem: How the Mets actually addressed their biggest roster need

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 11:44am
Fans in Queens went into the winter hoping for a free-agency spending spree. What the team did instead might lift it to the top of the NL East in 2021.

What to make of Mets’ moves after offseason without that big free-agent splash

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 8:44am
Fans in Queens went into the winter hoping for a free-agency spending spree. What the team did instead might lift it to the top of the NL East in 2021.

No Bauer or Springer? How the Mets addressed their biggest roster need without a free-agent splash

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 5:43am
Fans in Queens went into the winter hoping for a free-agency spending spree. What the team did instead might lift it to the top of the NL East in 2021.

Source: CF Bradley Jr. to sign with Brewers

TEst 4 March 4, 2021 - 5:43am
Former Red Sox center fielder Jackie Bradley Jr. plans to sign a two-year, $24 million deal with the Brewers that includes an opt-out after the first year, a source familiar with the contract told ESPN.

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