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A Houston outfielder outrageously flipped over the fence to steal a home run

How did he catch that?!

USA Today Sports Media Group

An MLB Player’s Career May Now Be Defined by How He Handles One Age-Old Pitch

The best bats today come with good swing decisions behind them. Take the most recent postseason as an example: The World Series came down to it.

Sports Illustrated

The Great MLB Jersey Caper

Five teams, two police departments and the mystery of a startling security breach.

Sports Illustrated

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The MLB pitch clock is already proving to be the best thing for baseball after just a few days

MLB games are already faster thanks to the pitch clock, which is HUGE for baseball.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Braden Shewmake’s newborn son gives him perspective on baseball

TAMPA, Fla. — When the days rehabbing his torn PCL became long or monotonous, or both, Braden Shewmake’s motivation was at home waiting for him when he finished.

Tribune News Service

In Daniel Robertson’s return to Rays, a clear mind is what matters

LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Confident he is fully healthy after a years-long string of injuries and certain he has control of the anxiety issues that scarred his past, Daniel Robertson is convinced that at age 28 he is ready to start his career over.

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Sam McDowell: The Royals prioritized fit with Matt Quatraro. Here’s where players notice a difference.

On one of the back fields at the Royals spring training complex in Surprise, Arizona, Vinnie Pasquantino, Salvador Perez and Franmil Reyes alternated swings in a batting cage. Which, as an aside, might be the largest trio of hitters the Royals have ever put on the same roster.

Tribune News Service

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Paul Sullivan: ‘Last Comiskey’ stirs memories of a lovable Chicago White Sox team and its iconic ballpark

The start of Cactus League play in Arizona this weekend reminds us the daily grind of the baseball season is underway and opening day is on deck.

Chicago Tribune

AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal

A person with knowledge of the deal says All-Star slugger Manny Machado has agreed to a new $350 million, 11-year contract that will keep him with the San Diego Padres through 2033

The Independent UK

Larry Stone: Jarred Kelenic has looked resurgent this spring, which would be game-changer for Mariners

SURPRISE, Ariz. — What is spring training for, if not a time to dream?

Tribune News Service

On offense and defense, Cardinals prospect Masyn Winn looks for progress by doing less

JUPITER, Fla. — Even after reaching a career high in home runs with 12 this past minor league season, Cardinals shortstop prospect Masyn Winn isn’t looking to continue a trend that hadn't been a part of his minor-league career prior to the 2022 season.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cubs’ Nick Madrigal ‘comfortable’ in first game at third base

Madrigal has played second base almost exclusively in his professional career.

Chicago Sun-Times

Bryce Miller: Clear benefits trump risks in Padres' massive extension of Manny Machado

PEORIA, Ariz. — Remember that Manny Machado opt-out clause, the fly in the Padres' ointment — pterodactyl-sized to many — that threatened to loom over the clubhouse and season like a dark, angry wall cloud?

Tribune News Service

What will be José Castro’s approach as Chicago White Sox hitting coach? ‘Adaptability is part of his DNA.’

GLENDALE, Ariz. — José Castro’s professional baseball career included three seasons in the Chicago White Sox farm system. He played all four infield positions and the outfield in the organization from 1982-85.

Chicago Tribune

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Careful what you wish for? White Sox off to sloppy start in Cactus League play

“Fundamentals are important, details are important,” Pedro Grifol said. “It’s like I said from Day 1. I want to see some mistakes.”

Tribune News Service

Justin Verlander struggling to figure out timing in first ‘normal’ spring training since 2019

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Justin Verlander can’t remember whether he’s on time or not. It’s been so long since he’s experienced anything that could be considered typical or usual in spring training that he’s struggling to figure out the timing of his progression toward the season.

Sports Illustrated

Houston’s Drew Bianco Makes Epic Home Run Robbery Catch (Video)

The Cougars outfielder notched another impressive defensive play to his highlight reel during Sunday’s game against Incarnate Word.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch

Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol slams ump C.B. Bucknor for rejecting handshake: 'Zero class'

JUPITER, Fla. — Whatever chance his irritation with umpire C. B. Bucknor had of cooling over the winter ended before Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol returned to the dugout for the first game of spring training.

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Benintendi set for Cactus League game in White Sox uniform Monday

Elvis Andrus also set for first game of spring

Tribune News Service

Padres, star third baseman Manny Machado agree to a new 11-year, $350 million contract

PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres have locked up the big one.

Sports Illustrated

MLBPA’s Tony Clark Slams Idea of Potential MLB Salary Cap

Clark offered his view on a potential salary cap as MLB begins a process to reassess various key financial issues.

Chicago Sun-Times

Cubs’ Javier Assad ‘crisp’ as he competes for rotation spot, Justin Steele scratched

Steele was dealing with general arm fatigue, according to the Cubs.

Sports Illustrated

Report: Padres, Machado Finalizing Massive Contract Extension

The free-spending Padres reportedly are close to a long-term agreement with their star third baseman.

Tribune News Service

Bill Madden: Yankees, Mets spent big bucks over the winter but neither team seems much closer to winning World Series

NEW YORK — Between the two of them, Hal Steinbrenner and Steve Cohen spent over a billion dollars in home improvements this winter. But after all that the prospects for a Subway World Series remain murky for both.

Los Angeles Times

If Manny Machado reaches free agency again, is a Dodgers reunion possible?

LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado's locker in the San Diego Padres' spring training clubhouse is prime real estate: at the main entrance, next to the three-foot tall speaker pumping the music into the room. Friday morning, hours before their Cactus League opener, it was tuned to laidback oldies.

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