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Kenley Jansen

Kenley Jansen not in danger of losing closer role despite struggles

The Los Angeles Dodgers will continue to give struggling reliever Kenley Jansen a fairly long leash. Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Wednesday that he was not considering moving Jansen out of the closer role and indicated that the two-time All-Star …

Shohei Ohtani dealt with blisters in Japan too

A blister forced Shohei Ohtani from his start on Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox, and it sounds like this is nothing new for him. Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia said after the game that Ohtani had blisters occasionally in Japan. …

Twins manager says Francisco Lindor did not have to apologize for HR celebration

In a sport where the conversation is often dominated by “unwritten rules,” Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor is offering a refreshing take. The Twins and their fellow AL Central rival Cleveland Indians are currently overseas playing …

Jose Bautista curtain call

Braves sign Jose Bautista, plan to use him at third base

The Atlanta Braves have thrown everyone a curveball with the signing of Jose Bautista to a minor-league deal. The Braves announced the surprising deal on Wednesday with an even more unexpected twist — Bautista will report to extended spring …

Shohei Ohtani expected to make next start despite blister

Shohei Ohtani left his start on Tuesday night against the Boston Red Sox after just two innings due to a blister, but the issue does not sound significant. Ohtani gave up a home run to Mookie Betts to lead off the game and departed after allowing …

Robbie Ray

10 unheralded MLB players who could become stars

Not all MLB stars start as top prospects. Many are drafted well after the first round, and others still don’t really find their footing until they reach the MLB level. Baseball is filled with players like this. Here are ten players who could …

Giancarlo Stanton

Yankees considering dropping Giancarlo Stanton in lineup

Giancarlo Stanton’s disastrous first few weeks as a New York Yankee has manager Aaron Boone reconsidering his spot in the batting order. After Stanton went 0-for-4 with two strikeouts on Tuesday in a 9-1 loss to his former team, the Miami …

Giants hit

Brandon Belt beats shift with dribbler to spoil no-hitter

Using a defensive shift against left-handed hitters can often be an advantage, but it burned the Arizona Diamondbacks on Tuesday night and cost Patrick Corbin a no-hitter in the process. Corbin had not allowed a hit through 7.2 innings against the …

Shohei Ohtani leaves start early due to blister on pitching hand

The Shohei Show did not last long on Tuesday night, and the Los Angeles Angels are saying a blister is the reason for that. Ohtani departed his start against the Boston Red Sox at home on Tuesday after just two innings. Although his fastball velocity …

Trayce Thompson designated for assignment by A’s

Trayce Thompson has been designated for assignment by the Oakland A’s and could end up with a new team soon. Thompson was called up by the A’s a week and a half ago after they claimed him off waivers. He saw some brief action with the …

Twins OF Byron Buxton scratched due to migraine

Byron Buxton was scratched from the Minnesota Twins’ lineup for the team’s game against the Cleveland Indians in Puerto Rico on Tuesday due to migraines. Buxton has dealt with migraines in the past and missed time last summer due to them. …

Bryce Harper home run

Astros pitchers suspicious about Bryce Harper’s broken bat home run

Bryce Harper’s incredible home run against the New York Mets on Monday is apparently raising some questions around the league. The Washington Nationals outfielder had perhaps the big fly of the MLB season so far when he homered off Mets pitcher …

Bryce Harper home run

Watch: Bryce Harper hits broken bat home run

Just how much strength and power does Bryce Harper have? Enough to hit a home run despite breaking his bat. Harper went yard in his first at-bat against the New York Mets on Monday night. Jacob deGrom tried to jam him inside and was able to break …

Vlad Guerrero Jr off to scorching start in Double-A

Vladimir Guerrero Jr may not remain in Double-A for much longer with the way he’s going. Guerrero Jr., the son of Hall of Famer Vladimir Guerrero, is 13-for-36 this season and batting .361 with four doubles, two homers and 12 RBIs in nine …

Yankees’ Brandon Drury says he has been dealing with blurred vision for years

Brandon Drury’s recently-revealed vision issues may have actually predated his time with the New York Yankees. Addressing reporters on Monday, the Yankees infielder said that he has dealt with blurred vision “all the time” walking …

Yasiel Puig

Yasiel Puig finds new agents after being dropped

After being abruptly dropped by his representatives, Los Angeles Dodgers outfielder Yasiel Puig has new agents. As first reported by Jon Heyman of FanRag Sports, Puig will be represented by Beverly Hills Sports Council going forward. yasiel puig has …

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