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Joey Votto explains his unexpected jersey number choice with Blue Jays

Joey Votto in a Toronto Blue Jays uniform next season will be jarring and even more so because of the jersey number that he has apparently chosen. The former NL MVP met with reporters on Sunday for the first time as a member of the Blue Jays …

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Blake Snell sparks speculation with cryptic Instagram post

Blake Snell’s free agent standstill continues, but it may be nearing a resolution soon. The reigning NL Cy Young Award winner Snell caused a stir on Sunday with a cryptic post to his Instagram Story. He simply posted a eyeballs emoji on a plain …

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Guardians pitcher misses spring start with strange weight-room injury

Despite it still being spring training, one Cleveland Guardians pitcher is already getting a head start on the bizarre injuries. Guardians righty Gavin Williams was scratched from a scheduled spring start against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday with …

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Another new Mariners trade acquisition to undergo Tommy John surgery

The Seattle Mariners have hit some rotten luck with a recent trade. Mariners GM Justin Hollander revealed to reporters on Sunday that new trade acquisition Jackson Kowar will have Tommy John surgery next week in Dallas. The procedure will sideline …

Charlie Culberson hitting a batter

Charlie Culberson’s first attempt at pitching went incredibly poorly

Longtime MLB utilityman Charlie Culberson is attempting to make the Atlanta Braves’ roster as a pitcher, but his spring debut did not exactly start off on the right foot. Culberson made his first MLB appearance as a pitcher in Saturday’s …

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Giants place top power hitter on waivers

The San Francisco Giants are trying to clear room for their new additions. Robert Murray of FanSided reported Saturday that the Giants have placed third baseman JD Davis on waivers. Murray notes that a waiver claim may be possible for Davis, who also …

A Yankees hat

Yankees pitcher goes viral for unusual denim cleats

One New York Yankees pitcher looked as if he could star in a Gap ad instead of a baseball game on Saturday. Yankees left-hander Nestor Cortes went viral over the weekend for his … unique cleats. Drawing the start for a spring contest against …

Angel Hernandez umpiring a game

Angel Hernandez ejects Cardinals player twice in same game

Angel Hernandez is in the spotlight yet again, this time for ejecting a St. Louis Cardinals pitcher twice in the same game.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts smiling

Dodgers making big change with Mookie Betts

The Los Angeles Dodgers’ Opening Day lineup is going to look a bit different, confirming what had been hinted at in recent days. The Dodgers started Mookie Betts at shortstop and Gavin Lux at second base in Friday’s spring training game, …

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Reds infielder hit with big suspension for PED violation

A Cincinnati Reds player has been hit with a big suspension for a PED violation. MLB announced on Friday that Reds infielder Noelvi Marte has been suspended 80 games for using a banned substance. According to MLB’s media release, Marte tested …

JD Martinez smiles

JD Martinez reportedly in talks with NL playoff team

JD Martinez may be taking the Dee Strange-Gordon route of L.A. to Miami. Craig Mish of the Miami Herald reported Friday that the free agent slugger Martinez has had recent discussions with the Miami Marlins. Mish notes that the 36-year-old Martinez …

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Ex-Astros champion pitcher signs with division rival team

After getting his ring a couple of years ago, a former Houston Astros pitcher is taking his talents elsewhere in the AL West. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com reported on Friday that righty reliever Ryne Stanek has agreed to sign with the Seattle Mariners. …

Alex Cora in his Boston Red Sox hat

Red Sox already have possible replacement in mind for Alex Cora?

Alex Cora is entering the final season of his contract as Boston Red Sox manager, and the team may already be plotting their pivot. Jon Heyman of the New York Post reports this week that Andrew Bailey is seen as a potential replacement for Cora …

Joey Votto in a hat

Joey Votto signs with AL team

After a tremendously long wait, Joey Votto has finally found a job. Votto is joining the Toronto Blue Jays as a non-roster invitee to spring training, as first reported by Buster Olney of ESPN. The longtime Cincinnati Reds first baseman will have the …

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Dodgers reconsidering 1 player’s starting job

The Los Angeles Dodgers appear to be softening their stance on keeping infielder Gavin Lux as their everyday shortstop. Early in the spring, the Dodgers had expressed full commitment to Lux as the team’s starting shortstop. But amid Lux’s …

Trevor Bauer in front of his locker

Report: Dodgers had interesting reaction to Trevor Bauer spring training move

Trevor Bauer will face the Los Angeles Dodgers as part of a traveling club from Japan in his bid to return to Major League Baseball. That move has apparently drawn an interesting reaction from the Dodgers behind the scenes. The Dodgers anticipate …

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