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What MLB players and coaches are saying about torpedo bats

TEst 4 April 7, 2025 - 5:09am
We canvassed the sport for takes on the hottest trend of the 2025 season so far.

Sources: Jays give Vlad Jr. 14-year, $500M deal

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 11:54pm
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays are in agreement on a 14-year, $500 million extension, pending a physical, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Sunday, a no-deferral deal to keep the homegrown star in Toronto for the rest of his career.

Bregman's 6 RBIs, Devers' 4 hits keys blowout win

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 9:13pm
Alex Bregman hit a three-run homer and tied a career-high with six RBIs as the Red Sox bludgeoned the Cardinals in an 18-7 win on Sunday night.

M's Robles injures shoulder on catch, carted off

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 6:25pm
Mariners outfielder Victor Robles injured his left shoulder and was carted off after a dazzling catch in the ninth inning of a loss to the Giants.

Pirates apologize, plan to re-add Clemente sign

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 3:16pm
The Pirates announced Sunday that they will be adding the No. 21 logo back to the right field wall to honor Roberto Clemente at PNC Park after the franchise icon's family expressed their unhappiness that the sign was removed for an advertisement.

Mets prospect Allan gets 1st outing in six years

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 3:16pm
Making his first appearance in six years following several injury rehabilitations, New York Mets pitching prospect Matt Allan, 23, a right-hander, threw 2 2/3 scoreless innings for High-A St. Lucie against Jupiter on Sunday in the Florida State League.

Dodgers' Snell to IL with shoulder inflammation

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 1:21pm
The Dodgers placed two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on the 15-day injured list with left shoulder inflammation.

Cardinals catcher Herrera helped off the field

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 1:21pm
St. Louis Cardinals catcher Iván Herrera was unable to put weight on his left leg and had to be helped off the field vs. the Red Sox on Sunday.

Jays' Springer sits day after exit for back spasms

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 1:21pm
George Springer was out of the Blue Jays' starting lineup at the Mets on Sunday, a day after leaving a game because of lower back spasms.

Brewers' Cortes put on IL as flexor strain returns

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 1:21pm
The Brewers have placed left-hander Nestor Cortes on the 15-day injured list with a flexor strain in his pitching elbow that the team does not expect to be a long-term issue.

Phillies' Painter to make 1st minors start since '22

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 1:21pm
Phillies prized pitching prospect Andrew Painter, who hasn't pitched since undergoing Tommy John surgery in '23, is set to make a minor league start Friday.

Yankees-Tigers times moved up to avoid cold

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 9:56am
Game times have been changed to afternoon starts for the Tigers' upcoming home series against the Yankees because of impending weather issues.

Manfred: Torpedo bats 'absolutely good' for MLB

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 6:43am
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says torpedo bats are "absolutely good for baseball," noting that they fall within the rules and demonstrate the sport's "unique place in our culture."

Are the Cardinals rebuilding or trying to win now? It's complicated

TEst 4 April 6, 2025 - 6:07am
After a winter of trades that never happened, St. Louis is in a unique spot this season.

Jays' Springer exits game after crashing into wall

TEst 4 April 5, 2025 - 9:14pm
Toronto Blue Jays right fielder George Springer exited Saturday's game against the host New York Mets in the eighth inning after crashing face-first into the fence.

Rockies turn team's first triple play since 2015

TEst 4 April 5, 2025 - 7:17pm
The Rockies turned a 5-4-3 triple play in the second inning of Saturday's game against the A's, the fifth triple play in franchise history and their first since 2015.

Ohtani's 26-pitch bullpen session a 'positive'

TEst 4 April 5, 2025 - 3:34pm
Recovering from the right elbow surgery he underwent Sept. 19, 2023, Shohei Ohtani threw a 26-pitch bullpen session on Saturday before the Los Angeles Dodgers' game against the Philadelphia Phillies, another step toward his return to the pitching mound.

Happ plays in 1,000th MLB game -- all with Cubs

TEst 4 April 5, 2025 - 3:34pm
Ian Happ played in his 1,000th major league game on Saturday - all with the Chicago Cubs.

Skenes: Pirates' 2-6 start on players, not brass

TEst 4 April 5, 2025 - 3:34pm
Pirates ace Paul Skenes, the National League Rookie of the Year, told reporters that Pittsburgh's slow start needs to be attributed to the players, "the ones playing," and not the club's management, despite the latter being the target of the fans' ire.

Francona back after dealing with stomach issue

TEst 4 April 5, 2025 - 3:34pm
Reds manager Terry Francona was back with his entire roster Saturday after missing the previous game due to what he jokingly called "intestinal turmoil."

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