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Mon Mar 11 201914:30Harper plays right field for first time for PhilliesJalen BeeksRP/SPRaysFree Agent
Bryce HarperCF/RFPhilliesFree Agent
Andrew McCutchenLF/RFPhilliesFree Agent
Jean SeguraSSPhilliesFree Agent
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper played the outfield for the first time since signing a record $330 million, 13-year contract with the Philadelphia Phillies.Harper started in right field Monday against Tampa Bay. He took a 96 mph fastball for strike three in the first inning from AL Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell, then walked in the fourth after Andrew McCutchen and Jean Segura hit consecutive homers off Jalen Beeks.Harper caught two fly balls and cleanly played a double high off the wall during four innings of defense.He was a designated hitter Saturday in his spring training debut and walked twice against Toronto. He did not play Sunday.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mon Mar 11 201913:50Braves: Foltynewicz will not be ready for opening dayMike FoltynewiczSPBravesFree Agent
Kevin GausmanSPBravesFree Agent
A.J. MinterRPBravesFree Agent
Sean NewcombRP/SPBravesFree Agent
Michael SorokaRP/SPBravesFree Agent
Julio TeheranSPBravesFree Agent
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — Bothered by a sore elbow, Mike Foltynewicz will not be ready to pitch for the Atlanta Braves on opening day.The All-Star right-hander has yet to make an appearance in a spring training game because of discomfort in his elbow that began about two weeks ago. While not believed to be a serious issue, Foltynewicz was forced to push back his throwing schedule.General manager Alex Anthopoulos said Monday the team has been mapping out his routine for the next several weeks, but that won't leave enough to time for him to be ready for the March 28 opener at NL East rival Philadelphia."We're just trying to figure out at what point do we get him up to five innings?" Anthopoulos said. "He's not that far removed from throwing (off the mound), but we still want to be careful how we build him up. If he was going to come back as a reliever, he'd be ready to go that first series. But right now, the way it's trending, it's going to take a little bit of time in the season to get him... [More]
Mon Mar 11 201913:00Braves: Foltynewicz will not be ready for opening dayMike FoltynewiczSPBravesFree Agent
Sean NewcombRP/SPBravesFree Agent
Julio TeheranSPBravesFree Agent
KISSIMMEE, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves say pitcher Mike Foltynewicz will not be ready for opening day.The right-hander hasn't been able to pitch during spring training because of discomfort in his elbow caused by bone spurs. While not believed to be a serious issue, Foltynewicz was forced to push back his throwing schedule.General manager Alex Anthopoulos says the pitcher won't have enough to time to be ready for the March 28 opener at NL East rival Philadelphia.Foltynewicz was expected to get his first opening-day start after an All-Star season in which he went 13-10 with a 2.85 ERA, along with 202 strikeouts in 183 innings.With Foltynewicz out, the Braves could go with Julio Teheran on opening day for the sixth year in a row. Sean Newcomb is another possibility.___For more AP baseball coverage: https://apnews.com/apf-Baseball and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mon Mar 11 201910:50AP source: Adam Jones, D-Backs agree to $3M, 1-year dealPatrick CorbinSPNationalsFree Agent
Wilmer Flores1B/2B/PHDiamondbacksFree Agent
Paul Goldschmidt1BCardinalsFree Agent
Greg HollandRPDiamondbacksFree Agent
Adam JonesCF/RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Ketel Marte2B/CF/SSDiamondbacksFree Agent
David PeraltaLFDiamondbacksFree Agent
AJ PollockCFDodgersFree Agent
Steven Souza Jr.RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Outfielder Adam Jones and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.Jones is likely to start in center field between Steven Souza Jr. in right and David Peralta in left, pushing Ketel Marte into a utility infield and outfield role.Jones can earn $2 million in performance bonuses for plate appearances: $250,000 for 250 and each additional 50 through 600. He would get a $250,000 assignment bonus the first time he is traded.A 33-year-old five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, Jones spent his first 13 big league seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.Jones was an All-Star annually from 2012-15 and hit .265 with 29 homers and 83 RBIs in 2016. He batted .285 the following year but slipped to 26 homers and 73 RBIs, then dropped to .281 with 15 homers and 63 RBIs last year for an Orioles... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201923:10AP source: Adam Jones, D-Backs agree to $3M, 1-year dealPatrick CorbinSPNationalsFree Agent
Wilmer Flores1B/2B/PHDiamondbacksFree Agent
Paul Goldschmidt1BCardinalsFree Agent
Greg HollandRPDiamondbacksFree Agent
Adam JonesCF/RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Ketel Marte2B/CF/SSDiamondbacksFree Agent
David PeraltaLFDiamondbacksFree Agent
AJ PollockCFDodgersFree Agent
Steven Souza Jr.RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Outfielder Adam Jones and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $3 million, one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.Jones is likely to start in center field between Steven Souza Jr. in right and David Peralta in left, pushing Ketel Marte into a utility infield and outfield role.A 33-year-old five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, Jones spent his first 13 big league seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.Jones was an All-Star annually from 2012-15 and hit .265 with 29 homers and 83 RBIs in 2016. He batted .285 the following year but slipped to 26 homers and 73 RBIs, then dropped to .281 with 15 homers and 63 RBIs last year for an Orioles team that shed most veterans went a big league-worst 47-115. His streak of seven straight years of 20 or more homers ended last year.He used his contractual right to block a proposed trade... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201922:20AP source: Adam Jones agrees to 1-year deal with D-BacksPatrick CorbinSPNationalsFree Agent
Wilmer Flores1B/2B/PHDiamondbacksFree Agent
Paul Goldschmidt1BCardinalsFree Agent
Greg HollandRPDiamondbacksFree Agent
Adam JonesCF/RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Ketel Marte2B/CF/SSDiamondbacksFree Agent
David PeraltaLFDiamondbacksFree Agent
AJ PollockCFDodgersFree Agent
Steven Souza Jr.RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Outfielder Adam Jones and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.Jones is likely to start in center field between Steven Souza Jr. in right and David Peralta in left, pushing Ketel Marte into a utility infield and outfield role.A 33-year-old five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, Jones spent his first 13 big league seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.Jones was an All-Star annually from 2012-15 and hit .265 with 29 homers and 83 RBIs in 2016. He batted .285 the following year but slipped to 26 homers and 73 RBIs, then dropped to .281 with 15 homers and 63 RBIs last year for an Orioles team that shed most veterans went a big league-worst 47-115. His streak of seven straight years of 20 or more homers ended last year.He used his contractual right to block a proposed trade to Philadelphia... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201922:20Rangers tab lefty Minor as their opening day starter vs CubsMike MinorSPRangersFree Agent
SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Mike Minor has been tabbed the opening day starter for the Texas Rangers, who last year gave the left-hander the opportunity to start again.New Rangers manager Chris Woodward announced the decision Sunday. Woodward says Minor earned it by how he pitched last season and by now setting a tone in spring training with his attitude and work ethic.Texas opens at home March 28 opener at home against the Chicago Cubs.Minor was 12-8 with a 4.18 ERA last season, when he led the Rangers with his 12 wins and 157 innings, more than doubling his 2017 workload as a full-time reliever in Kansas City. A starter for the Atlanta Braves from 2010-14, he missed the 2015 and 2016 seasons following surgery for a torn labrum in his left shoulder.This will be his first opening day start.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Mar 10 201921:50AP source: Adam Jones agrees to 1-year deal with D-BacksAdam JonesCF/RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Ketel Marte2B/CF/SSDiamondbacksFree Agent
David PeraltaLFDiamondbacksFree Agent
Steven Souza Jr.RFDiamondbacksFree Agent
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that outfielder Adam Jones and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a one-year contract.The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the agreement was subject to a successful physical.A 33-year-old five-time All-Star and four-time Gold Glove winner, Jones spent his first 13 big league seasons with the Baltimore Orioles.His run production has dropped in each of the last two seasons, and he hit .281 with 15 homers and 63 RBIs last year.Jones is likely to start in center field between Steven Souza Jr. in right and David Peralta in left, pushing Ketel Marte into a utility role.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Mar 10 201920:20Former ace Hernandez upset over Mariners' opening day planRyan BoruckiSPBlue JaysFree Agent
Jay Bruce1B/LF/PH/RFPhilliesFree Agent
Robinson Canó2BMetsFree Agent
Carlos CarrascoSPIndiansFree Agent
Marco GonzalesSPMarinersFree Agent
Ryon Healy1B/3BMarinersFree Agent
Félix HernándezSPMarinersFree Agent
Mike LeakeSPDiamondbacksFree Agent
Steven MatzSPMetsFree Agent
Jeff McNeil2B/3B/LF/RFMetsFree Agent
Amed RosarioSSMetsFree Agent
Rowdy Tellez1B/DHBlue JaysFree Agent
Travis d'Arnaud1B/CRaysFree Agent
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Hernandez doesn't think he could have changed the mind of Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais about opening day, even by pitching well this spring.With his ERA approaching 16, it's a moot point.King Felix is royally agitated anyway.Hernandez was tagged for seven runs in three-plus innings against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, raising his spring ERA to 15.95 a day after Servais announced that Marco Gonzales would start Seattle's season opener against Oakland in Tokyo on March 20.Seattle's decision ends Hernandez's run of 10 consecutive opening day starts.Hernandez spoke publicly after the game for the first time since Servais' announcement. Asked if he was upset, Hernandez said simply, "Yeah," but declined to elaborate on his emotions."I knew it was going to happen," he added.Hernandez was also asked if he could have convinced Servais to give him the opening day nod with a better spring camp."No," he said while shaking his head.The 32-year-old has been losing... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201919:30King Felix upset by opening day decision, but not surprisedGerson BautistaSPMarinersFree Agent
Ryan GartonRPMarinersFree Agent
Marco GonzalesSPMarinersFree Agent
Félix HernándezSPMarinersFree Agent
Kyle Seager3BMarinersFree Agent
Mallex SmithCF/LF/RFMarinersFree Agent
Hunter StricklandRPNationalsFree Agent
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Hernandez doesn't think he could have changed the mind of Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais about opening day, even by pitching well this spring.With his ERA approaching 16, it's a moot point.King Felix is royally agitated anyway.Hernandez was tagged for seven runs in three-plus innings against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, raising his spring ERA to 15.95 a day after Servais announced that Marco Gonzales would start Seattle's season opener against Oakland in Tokyo on March 20.Seattle's decision ends Hernandez's run of 10 consecutive opening day starts. That was the longest active streak in the majors and tied for the fourth longest ever — Jack Morris set the mark at 14. Erik Bedard was the last starter before Hernandez to open a season on the mound for the Mariners.Hernandez spoke publicly after the game for the first time since Servais' announcement. Asked if he was upset, Hernandez said simply, "Yeah," but declined to elaborate on his emotions."I knew... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201919:10A's sorting out catching situationBrett AndersonSPAthleticsFree Agent
Coco CrispFree Agent
Mike FiersSPAthleticsFree Agent
Aramis GarciaCGiantsFree Agent
Chris HerrmannCAthleticsFree Agent
Nick HundleyCAthleticsFree Agent
Josh PhegleyCAthleticsFree Agent
Buster PoseyCGiantsFree Agent
MESA, Ariz. (AP) — When spring training opened, one of Oakland's biggest questions was its catching situation following the departure of Jonathan Lucroy. The Athletics had Josh Phegley on the roster and signed Chris Herrmann to a one-year deal in December. It's a good thing they added Nick Hundley, too.Herrmann had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee this past week. That leaves Phegley and Hundley behind the plate."No one knew what direction they were going to go," said Phegley, who is entering his fifth year with the A's. "We're all good options."The 35-year-old Hundley agreed to a minor league deal with Oakland last month. He spent the previous two seasons with San Francisco, batting .241 with 10 homers in 96 games last year.Hundley isn't taking anything for granted. He has an opt out in his contract that Oakland has to decide on by Thursday. That's also the day the Athletics leave for Japan, where they will open the regular season on March 20 against the Mariners."They haven't told... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201918:30King Felix upset by opening day decision, but not surprisedRyan GartonRPMarinersFree Agent
Marco GonzalesSPMarinersFree Agent
Félix HernándezSPMarinersFree Agent
Kyle Seager3BMarinersFree Agent
Mallex SmithCF/LF/RFMarinersFree Agent
Hunter StricklandRPNationalsFree Agent
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Hernandez doesn't think he could have changed the mind of Seattle Mariners manager Scott Servais about opening day, even by pitching well this spring.With his ERA approaching 16, it's a moot point.King Felix is royally agitated anyway.Hernandez was tagged for seven runs in three-plus innings against the Cleveland Indians on Sunday, raising his spring ERA to 15.95 a day after Servais announced that Marco Gonzales would start Seattle's season opener against Oakland in Tokyo on March 20.Seattle's decision ends Hernandez's run of 10 consecutive opening day starts. That was the longest active streak in the majors and tied for the fourth longest ever — Jack Morris set the mark at 14. Erik Bedard was the last starter before Hernandez to open a season on the mound for the Mariners.Hernandez spoke publicly after the game for the first time since Servais' announcement. Asked if he was upset, Hernandez said simply, "Yeah," but declined to elaborate on his emotions."I knew... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201918:20Pirates' Archer, back from hernia surgery, feeling greatChris ArcherSPPiratesFree Agent
Francisco CervelliCPiratesFree Agent
Elias DíazCPiratesFree Agent
Brett GardnerCF/LFYankeesFree Agent
Tyler GlasnowRP/SPRaysFree Agent
J.A. HappSPYankeesFree Agent
Aaron JudgeRFYankeesFree Agent
Jung Ho Kang3BPiratesFree Agent
Austin MeadowsDH/LF/RFRaysFree Agent
Giancarlo StantonDH/LF/RFYankeesFree Agent
Gleyber Torres2B/SSYankeesFree Agent
Troy TulowitzkiSSYankeesFree Agent
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Chris Archer had success against the high-powered New York Yankees and more importantly felt great afterwards.Archer allowed two hits and struck out four over three scoreless innings in the Pittsburgh Pirates' 6-5 loss on Sunday.The right-hander, who underwent surgery to repair a hernia in November, faced a lineup that included Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton, Troy Tulowitzki, Gleyber Torres, Brett Gardner and Greg Bird."The biggest thing for me is health," Archer said. "Whenever I don't have to be tentative, I don't have to be passive because there's an ailment, I'm happy."Gardner and Stanton had first-inning singles before Archer retired his final seven batters."Facing those guys, you get really good feedback," Archer said. "But the process of executing the pitches, that's all I was focused on."Archer had four strikeouts over two hitless innings in his first spring training start in Tuesday's 10-4 win over the Baltimore Orioles.The 30-year-old will start the Pirates'... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201918:10Boone says he isn't worried about Tulowitzki's plate numbersDidi GregoriusSSYankeesFree Agent
Aaron HicksCFYankeesFree Agent
Troy TulowitzkiSSYankeesFree Agent
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Troy Tulowitzki is doing just fine, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says, despite his slow start at the plate.Tulowitzki was hitless in three at-bats in a 6-5 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Sunday. The five-time All-Star, who has not played in the major leagues since July 2017, is hitting just .176 (3 for 17) in seven games."I'm seeing enough encouraging things out of him," Boone said. "He needs reps now is all."Tulowitzki missed last season because of surgery on April 2 for bone spurs in his right and left heels. He was released by the Toronto Blue Jays on Dec. 14, then signed with the Yankees on Jan. 4.Tulowitzki homered on his first at-bat with the Yankees against his old team on Feb. 25. He is replacing Didi Gregorius, who is out until summer following Tommy John surgery.Center fielder Aaron Hicks, who has been out since experiencing lower back soreness during batting practice March 1, ran, played catch and swung a bat."Hopefully on the upswing," Boone said.Hicks will be evaluated by team doctors Monday.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Mar 10 201918:00King Felix upset by opening day decision, but not surprisedMarco GonzalesSPMarinersFree Agent
Félix HernándezSPMarinersFree Agent
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Hernandez says he's upset to have been passed over for opening day, but the longtime Seattle Mariners ace isn't surprised.Hernandez spoke publicly Sunday for the first time since manager Scott Servais announced a day earlier that Marco Gonzales would pitch Seattle's season opener against Oakland in Japan on March 20. Hernandez has pitched the Mariners' first game for 10 consecutive seasons, the longest active streak in the majors and the fourth longest ever, but he's been mostly injured and ineffective the past three seasons.Asked if he was upset by Servais' decision, Hernandez simply said "yeah." Asked how he felt, he said, "I have no comment about that," and added "I knew it was going to happen."Hernandez also says he thinks Servais likely decided before spring training about opening day, and he could not have changed his mind even with a strong spring.Hernandez allowed seven runs in three-plus innings against Cleveland on Sunday, lifting his spring ERA to 15.95.___Follow Jake Seiner: https://twitter.com/Jake_Seiner___More AP MLB: https://apenws.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Mar 10 201916:00Marlins searching for answers to Chen's road woesWei-Yin ChenRP/SPMarlinsFree Agent
Pablo LópezSPMarlinsFree Agent
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The "homer" could follow the "opener" into baseball's lexicon.Miami Marlins manager Don Mattingly says he'd consider rearranging some of pitcher Wei-Yin Chen's starting dates during the regular season should last year's atrocious home/road splits continue."If we're seeing the same type trend then I think if you have a chance to schedule it — if you have an off-day and you can skip a guy and it lines him up for two home starts instead of one and back in Philly, or wherever it would be — I think you look at it," Mattingly said.Late last season Mattingly did elect to skip a scheduled Chen start in Philadelphia to have him pitch at home the following day.Rather effective at spacious Marlins Park last season where he pitched to a 5-3 record and a 1.62 ERA, Chen became a completely different pitcher on the road, losing nine of 10 decisions while posting a 9.27 ERA."Last year, we're hoping, was an anomaly as far as the road and home," Mattingly said. "He's a flyball guy. When... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201915:50Baseball good therapy for Giants coach dealing with cancerMelvin AdonSPGiantsFree Agent
Johnny CuetoSPGiantsFree Agent
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — San Francisco Giants hitting coach Alonzo Powell never considered stepping away when he was diagnosed with prostate cancer. Being around the game is good therapy, he said, and all he had to do was find a way to work his radiation treatments into his busy schedule.The 54-year-old was diagnosed during a routine physical in 2017 while he was on the Houston Astros' coaching staff. He underwent a biopsy after the '17 World Series, which the Astros won, and was told in January 2018 that he had prostate cancer.As Powell says, 2017 was the best year of his life, but in '18, his favorite college football team, Oklahoma, lost the Rose Bowl and he was told he had cancer."I'm in 2018 and I'm already 0 for 2," he said.Powell started radiation treatments on Jan. 8, 2018, and finished his 40th on Thursday, prompting a celebration by the Giants players."I made it through it and didn't have any issues and I was still able to come out and do my job which meant a lot to me to get... [More]
Sun Mar 10 201911:30Mariners' Seager awaiting MRI results on injured left wristKyle Seager3BMarinersFree Agent
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Seattle Mariners third baseman Kyle Seager is awaiting MRI results after rolling over his left wrist during a spring training game.Seager visited a hand specialist Saturday and has been receiving treatment on his left wrist and hand. X-rays were negative. Manager Scott Servais says Seager won't do any physical activities Sunday.The 2014 All-Star and Gold Glove Award winner was injured diving for a hard groundball Friday night during a spring training game against the Chicago Cubs.The slimmed-down 31-year-old is hoping for a bounce-back season after hitting a career-worst .221 with 22 homers and a .673 OPS last season. He has a .318 batting average in nine spring training games.It's unclear if the injury will risk Seager's status for Seattle's season-opening series in Japan. The Mariners fly to Japan on Thursday before opening the season with two games against Oakland on March 20-21 at the Tokyo Dome.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Sun Mar 10 201900:20Harper walks twice in Phils debut, draws 4-man outfieldAnthony AlfordRFBlue JaysFree Agent
Jake ArrietaSPPhilliesFree Agent
Matt BarnesRPRed SoxFree Agent
Shane BieberSPIndiansFree Agent
Jerry BlevinsRPBravesFree Agent
Dylan BundySPOriolesFree Agent
Trevor CahillRP/SPAngelsFree Agent
Wei-Yin ChenRP/SPMarlinsFree Agent
Taylor ClarkeSPDiamondbacksFree Agent
Tyler ClippardRPIndiansFree Agent
Corey DickersonLFPhilliesFree Agent
Adam DuvallLF/PHBravesFree Agent
Michael FulmerSPTigersFree Agent
Curtis GrandersonDH/LF/PH/RFMarlinsFree Agent
Sonny GraySPRedsFree Agent
Cole HamelsSPCubsFree Agent
Austin HaysCF/LFOriolesFree Agent
Kiké Hernández2B/CF/PH/SSDodgersFree Agent
Teoscar HernándezCF/LF/RFBlue JaysFree Agent
Rhys Hoskins1B/LFPhilliesFree Agent
Kenley JansenRPDodgersFree Agent
Jakob JunisSPRoyalsFree Agent
Joe KellyRPDodgersFree Agent
Andrew KittredgeRPRaysFree Agent
Pablo LópezSPMarlinsFree Agent
Reynaldo LópezSPWhite SoxFree Agent
Kenta MaedaSPDodgersFree Agent
Germán MárquezSPRockiesFree Agent
Brian McCannCBravesFree Agent
James McCannCWhite SoxFree Agent
Collin McHughRP/SPAstrosFree Agent
Alec MillsSPCubsFree Agent
Wil Myers3B/CF/LF/PHPadresFree Agent
Sean NewcombRP/SPBravesFree Agent
Marcell OzunaLFCardinalsFree Agent
Martín PérezSPTwinsFree Agent
Dereck RodríguezSPGiantsFree Agent
Eduardo RodriguezSPRed SoxFree Agent
Adam Rosales2B/3BTwinsFree Agent
Gary SánchezCYankeesFree Agent
Anthony SantanderCF/LF/RFOriolesFree Agent
Kyle Seager3BMarinersFree Agent
Will SmithRPGiantsFree Agent
Drew StorenRPRoyalsFree Agent
Matt StrahmRPPadresFree Agent
Eric Thames1B/PH/RFBrewersFree Agent
Josh TomlinRP/SPBravesFree Agent
Gleyber Torres2B/SSYankeesFree Agent
Edinson VólquezSPRangersFree Agent
Adam WainwrightSPCardinalsFree Agent
Luke WeaverSPDiamondbacksFree Agent
Zack WheelerSPMetsFree Agent
Brandon WoodruffSPBrewersFree Agent
Christian YelichCF/LF/RFBrewersFree Agent
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Bryce Harper drew big cheers, a pair of walks and a most unusual defense in his spring training debut for the Philadelphia Phillies.Both times the slugger with the biggest contract in baseball came to the plate, the Toronto Blue Jays shifted to a four-man outfield, moved the shortstop on the other side of second base and gave the left-handed hitting Harper a wide-open left side of the infield."I've never seen that. That's intense," Harper said, adding he hopes teams don't do that to him often. "If they start playing ball like that, it's definitely different."Phillies manager Gabe Kapler didn't want to discuss shift strategy but shared his advice for Harper."Hit a lot of homers, drive the ball like you're capable of, do exactly what you always do, be Bryce Harper," Kapler said.Harper drew a loud ovation when he walked up to the plate to Will Smith's theme song from "The Fresh Prince of Bel Air."Wearing No. 3 on his uniform, eye black under his eyes and a white armband... [More]
Sat Mar 9 201923:30Gray pitches 2 scoreless innings in spring debut with RedsSonny GraySPRedsFree Agent
Manny Machado3B/SSPadresFree Agent
PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Sonny Gray's delayed debut for the Cincinnati Reds was a success.Gray pitched two scoreless innings in his first spring training appearance Saturday night against the San Diego Padres. The 29-year-old right-hander, who was acquired in an offseason trade with the New York Yankees, was supposed to get into a game last week, but was scratched because of elbow discomfort."I was nervous, in a good way," Gray said. "Excited more than nervous, I guess."Gray allowed two hits and struck out three, including Manny Machado. The Reds are counting on Gray to help lead their revamped rotation, handing over a new contract after the trade that added $30.5 million from 2020-22 and includes a 2023 club option."To come away with no runs and no walks, I'm very pleased," Gray said. "Where we were a week and a half ago, to now, it's good and I feel really good moving forward."He showed no signs of any health issues against San Diego, mixing in fastballs and breaking pitches in his first... [More]
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