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Marlins to host final of World Baseball Classic

TEst 4 February 25, 2020 - 11:40am
Next year's World Baseball Classic will be played in Taiwan, Tokyo, Phoenix and Miami, with the Marlins hosting the semifinals and final along with half of the quarterfinals.

Braves' Freeman out with right elbow irritation

TEst 4 February 25, 2020 - 11:40am
Braves first baseman Freddie Freeman is sidelined with irritation in his right elbow, manager Brian Snitker said, adding he wasn't sure how long he would be out.

Yanks' Gardner granted protective order vs. fan

TEst 4 February 25, 2020 - 11:40am
Bronx Supreme Court Justice Eddie McShan granted the Yankees' Brett Gardner a protective order against fan Gina Devasahayam because of "the possibility of injury."

Creators of original Phanatic upset with new look

TEst 4 February 25, 2020 - 11:40am
The creators of the original Phillie Phanatic accused the Philadelphia Phillies of "an affront to our intellectual property rights and to Phillies fans everywhere" with the team's redesign of the 42-year-old mascot.

Karabell's dos and don'ts for fantasy baseball drafts

TEst 4 February 25, 2020 - 11:40am
Whether you're a beginner or a grizzled fantasy baseball veteran, you need to know exactly what to do -- and don't do -- on draft day. Eric Karabell is here to help.

Why Vlad Jr., Bichette and Biggio are ready for the next step

TEst 4 February 25, 2020 - 5:39am
The Blue Jays' trio of famous baseball sons has the talent and poise to succeed in its first full year together in Toronto.

Fits for MLB free agents still available after spring training games have started

TEst 4 February 25, 2020 - 5:39am
We look at which unsigned players are ready to help ballclubs in need -- and their best potential landing spots.

Yanks' Cole strikes out 2 in inning of spring debut

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 5:40pm
Gerrit Cole struck out two and walked one over a hitless inning in his spring training debut for the New York Yankees against Pittsburgh on Monday night.

Altuve grazed by pitch, Astros booed on road

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 5:40pm
Jose Altuve was loudly booed Monday when he was introduced for his spring training debut, cheered when he struck out and called a cheater by several fans -- before being nicked in the foot by a pitch.

Rangers LHP Burke (torn labrum) out for season

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 5:40pm
Rangers rookie left-hander Brock Burke will miss the 2020 season because of a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

GM: D-backs unaware of Bumgarner's rodeo gigs

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 2:39pm
The Arizona Diamondbacks knew Madison Bumgarner lives on a ranch but were unaware of his recently revealed side career as a rodeo participant.

MLB to judge: Cheating attempts part of sports

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 11:39am
MLB is urging a federal judge to dismiss a lawsuit filed by participants in DraftKings fantasy baseball contests over the sign stealing by the Houston Astros.

Jeter: Astros scandal a 'black eye' for baseball

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 11:39am
Derek Jeter said Monday that the Astros sign-stealing scandal is "a black eye for the sport."

The Phillie Phanatic makeover has been revealed

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 11:39am
The Philadelphia Phillies' mascot has a new look, and it was unveiled at the team's spring home opener on Sunday.

Top tips for drafting in points leagues

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 11:39am
Playing in a points league this fantasy baseball season? AJ Mass explains the strategies to use and the types of players to go after in 2020.

Inside Manny Machado's amazing encounter with his idol Kobe Bryant

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 8:39am
Imagine you get a chance to meet your sports hero face-to-face -- and he's wearing your jersey.

Inside Manny Machado's mind-blowing encounter with his idol Kobe Bryant

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 5:37am
Imagine you get a chance to meet your sports hero face-to-face -- and he's wearing your jersey.

Fantasy baseball: Position battles, closers and Cardinals I'm watching

TEst 4 February 24, 2020 - 2:37am
With teams ready to start spring training games, Eric Karabell offers up his thoughts on the key players and competitions for fantasy managers to pay attention to in Florida and Arizona.

D-backs' Bumgarner roping in rodeos incognito

TEst 4 February 23, 2020 - 8:45pm
Arizona Diamondbacks left-hander Madison Bumgarner has been competing in rodeo events under the alias Mason Saunders and even won $26,560 in a team-roping competition in December, according to a story published Sunday by The Athletic.

New OF Akiyama singles, tries steal in Reds debut

TEst 4 February 23, 2020 - 8:45pm
Shogo Akiyama gave Cincinnati Reds fans a small taste of what he can provide at the top of the batting order and in the outfield Sunday in his first spring training game with the team.

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