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Nationals release Jeffress for 'personnel reasons'

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 11:48am
The Nationals released reliever Jeremy Jeffress on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified "personnel reasons."

Indians' Ramirez, Reyes break virus protocols

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 11:48am
Indians third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have been isolated from their teammates at spring training after breaking COVID-19 protocols.

When, why and if you'll see some of these big league prospects in the majors in 2021

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 5:44am
Teams have manipulated service time for years. But things might be changing. Will it help, hurt or not matter to some of these big names with eyes on the majors?

Dodgers' Bauer pitches to Padres with 1 eye shut

TEst 4 March 7, 2021 - 12:19am
Dodgers offseason acquisition Trevor Bauer navigated through his first inning against the Padres on Saturday by pitching mostly with his right eye closed, a training method he said he uses frequently as a means to make himself uncomfortable.

Giants sign veteran lefty Alvarez to 1-year deal

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 3:09pm
Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez signed a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.

Knee strain sidelines Mariners prospect Kelenic

TEst 4 March 6, 2021 - 12:08pm
Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee.

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.

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