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Managers told to plan for normal spring schedule

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 5:56pm
Big league managers say Major League Baseball instructed them to prepare for spring training to start on time in mid-February despite uncertainty around the coronavirus.

Rays re-sign catcher Zunino to one-year deal

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 2:53pm
Catcher Mike Zunino is returning to the Rays on a one-year contract with an option for the 2022 season.

Rays' Cash: Did 'grind' on Game 6 Snell decision

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 11:53am
A month after the Rays lost to the Dodgers in the World Series, Rays manager Kevin Cash said he "did grind" on the decision to pull Blake Snell in Game 6 with a 1-0 lead.

MLB reclassifies Negro Leagues as major league

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 11:53am
Major League Baseball has reclassified the Negro Leagues as a major league and will count the statistics and records of its 3,400 players as part of MLB history.

Sources: Rays agree to re-sign catcher Zunino

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 11:53am
Catcher Mike Zunino is returning to the Rays on a one-year contract with an option for the 2022 season.

Angels sign reliever Claudio to one-year deal

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 11:53am
The Angels signed left-hander Alex Claudio as they remake their bullpen.

Ex-All-Star Vizquel accused of domestic violence

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 8:53am
The Athletic is reporting that former star shortstop Omar Vizquel has been accused of domestic abuse by his wife.

Need an ace? Here's what it would take to trade for Blake Snell -- and who could do it

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 5:52am
As the Rays starter's name swirls in offseason rumors, we find the best fits for a winter blockbuster.

Pirates righty Taillon is on track for 2021 return

TEst 4 December 16, 2020 - 5:52am
The Pirates' Jameson Taillon is on schedule to return in 2021 after missing most of 2019 and all of 2020 while recovering from a second Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Manny Ramirez, 48, playing baseball in Australia

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 11:58pm
Manny Ramirez, the 48-year-old former Boston Red Sox legend and 12-time Major League Baseball All-Star, is scheduled to begin the season on Thursday for the Sydney Blue Sox in the Australian Baseball League.

Posey to remain Giants' primary catcher in 2021

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 5:53pm
Buster Posey will be back behind the plate for the Giants this season despite the presence of top prospect Joey Bart on the roster, manager Gabe Kapler said.

Twins' Baldelli to Cruz: 'Love to see you in spring'

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 5:53pm
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli made a pretend pitch to free-agent DH Nelson Cruz, who has batted .308 with 57 home runs, 141 RBIs and a 1.020 OPS in 173 games over the past two seasons. "Nelson ... we'd love to see you in spring training," Baldelli said.

Pirates' Taillon is on track for 2021 return

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 5:53pm
The videos from Jameson Taillon come every few days, a reminder to Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton what hopefully awaits when spring training begins.

Mariners acquire Montero in trade with Rangers

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 2:53pm
Rafael Montero, who had 8 saves and a 4.08 ERA in 17 games last season for the Rangers, has been traded to the Mariners.

Nats GM dispels idea of acquiring Cubs' Bryant

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 11:52am
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo shot down rumors of acquiring Kris Bryant from the Cubs.

Boone's goal to keep LeMahieu 'for a long time'

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 11:52am
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said "it's no secret" that his No. 1 priority is to keep free agent DJ LeMahieu in the fold "for a long time," and that he'll probably reach out to the infielder in the near future.

The biggest star every MLB team has ever traded

TEst 4 December 15, 2020 - 5:51am
From historic heists to modern blockbusters, we examine the reasons for the most memorable deals in baseball history.

Baker, 71, uncertain about future with Astros

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 5:40pm
Dusty Baker, at age 71, isn't sure whether he wants to manage the Houston Astros beyond the 2021 season.

Mets' Alderson: Timing was key on McCann deal

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 5:40pm
Timing played a role in the Mets' acquisition last week of James McCann, Sandy Alderson said. The team also spoke with J.T. Realmuto.

Veteran reliever Holland re-signs with Royals

TEst 4 December 14, 2020 - 2:39pm
Veteran reliever Greg Holland re-signed with the Royals on Monday with sources telling ESPN the deal is worth at least $2.75 million.

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