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Cahill finalizes $1.5 million deal to join Pirates

TEst 4 March 12, 2021 - 12:14pm
Right-hander Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates finalized a $1.5 million, one-year contract on Friday, a deal that allows him to earn an additional $1 million in performance bonuses for innings.

Indians trade INF Freeman to Reds for cash

TEst 4 March 12, 2021 - 12:14pm
The Cleveland Indians traded utility infielder Mike Freeman to the Cincinnati Reds on Friday for cash.

Braves, O's OF Markakis retires after 15 seasons

TEst 4 March 12, 2021 - 9:07am
Outfielder Nick Markakis is retiring after a 15-year career split playing for the Braves and Orioles.

Tristan's Twenty: fantasy baseball sleepers

TEst 4 March 12, 2021 - 9:07am
Tristan H. Cockcroft has formed opinions on hundreds of players as part of his draft prep work. These are the 20 fantasy options about which he feels the strongest.

Will Bauer, Snell and Darvish thrive ... or struggle? What to expect from 2021's MLB aces in new places

TEst 4 March 12, 2021 - 6:06am
Three big-name pitchers face big expectations after changing teams this winter. Here's what recent history tells us about living up to the hype.

MLB's experimental rules in minors: What we love, what we don't, and when are robot umps coming to the majors?

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 8:55pm
How much will limiting shifts, utilizing electronic strike zones and adding pitch clocks really change baseball? Our experts debate.

Bieber, Alonso among 8 with contracts renewed

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 5:54pm
AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber and former NL Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso were among eight players whose contracts were renewed before Thursday's deadline.

MLB to try experimental rules in minors this year

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 5:54pm
MLB will try out several experimental rules in the minor leagues this season. The rules changes will be studied for potential adoption in the major leagues.

Sexual assault allegations cloud Puig's MLB fate

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 2:54pm
The free-agent outfielder remains without a job weeks before Opening Day, at least in part because of an allegation of sexual assault, according to one front-office source.

Indians inform OF Hamilton he won't make team

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 2:54pm
The Cleveland Indians are looking to trade outfielder Billy Hamilton after informing him that he won't make the roster.

Severino throws off mound for 1st time since TJ

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 11:51am
Yankees right-hander Luis Severino threw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since Tommy John surgery on Feb. 27, 2020.

'This year opened my eyes': MLB players who opted out of 2020 season return with new purpose

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 5:50am
For players who stayed home, it was a summer of dirty diapers, restoring faith and even relief in watching their team win a World Series without them.

Experts: Sports fans win in post-COVID ticketing

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 5:50am
After decades of increasing prices, skyrocketing fees and unforgiving refund and exchange policies, things are looking up for fans after the pandemic.

Fantasy baseball: Dominic Smith and the rest of the 'Do Draft' list

TEst 4 March 11, 2021 - 5:50am
Eric Karabell identifies the players he is willing to reach for a little bit in fantasy baseball drafts in order to make sure that they do, in fact, end up on his roster.

Mets uncertain SP Carrasco will start the season

TEst 4 March 10, 2021 - 5:51pm
New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Carlos Carrasco, 33, is uncertain to be ready for the start of the season after elbow soreness forced him to stop throwing in Florida.

Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Rays players

TEst 4 March 10, 2021 - 5:51pm
Sports gambler Benjamin Tucker Patz pleaded guilty Wednesday to sending threatening social media messages to players with the Tampa Bay Rays.

Lester felt 'sluggish' last year; better after surgery

TEst 4 March 10, 2021 - 2:51pm
Jon Lester, now with the Nationals, said feelings of sluggishness last season while pitching for the Cubs led to him being diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and undergoing surgery to remove one of his parathyroid glands last week.

Rangers may have full house for home opener

TEst 4 March 10, 2021 - 2:51pm
The Texas Rangers could have 100% fan attendance for their home opener next month with the state lifting capacity restrictions that were in place because of the pandemic.

Marlins using drones to disinfect park this season

TEst 4 March 10, 2021 - 2:51pm
A drone disinfectant program will be used to clean Marlins Park in Miami this season.

Mets practice WS celebration after defensive drill

TEst 4 March 10, 2021 - 11:51am
The Mets celebrated like they won a World Series title on Wednesday after recording 27 outs in a defensive drill.

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