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Daniel Kramer

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Rookie Berroa befuddles SD sluggers with his slider

PEORIA, Ariz. -- Manager Scott Servais knew that the Padres’ fearsome foursome awaited in the third inning of the Mariners' Cactus League opener Friday afternoon, which is precisely why he installed Prelander Berroa, the under-the-radar prospect who might quickly become mainstream. Berroa struck out Xander Bogaerts and Nelson Cruz as → Read More

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Mariners acquire Wong from Brewers for Winker, Toro

SEATTLE -- The Mariners have landed their much-coveted second baseman and filled a left-handed need in their lineup, acquiring Kolten Wong from the Brewers on Friday in exchange for outfielder Jesse Winker and infielder Abraham Toro. → Read More

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Mariners get Teoscar from Jays for pair of pitchers

SEATTLE -- The first blockbuster trade of the offseason has been made, and perhaps fittingly, Jerry Dipoto is involved. The Mariners’ president of baseball operations and his staff finalized a deal with the Blue Jays for All-Star outfielder and two-time Silver Slugger Award winner Teoscar Hernández. In return, Seattle sent → Read More

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Mariners to open Minors Spring Training to fans

PEORIA, Ariz. -- The Mariners announced on Friday that they will open their Spring Training facility at the Peoria Sports Complex to the public. Fans will be able to access the back fields from 9 a.m. through 2 p.m. MST beginning Saturday and, as of now, through the end of → Read More

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J-Rod launches his own YouTube channel

SEATTLE -- Julio Rodríguez made an early impression on Mariners fans during the final weekend of the regular season. The 20-year-old attended his first game at T-Mobile Park and engaged with many from the sellout crowd pregame, before he was honored as the 2021 Alvin Davis “Mr. Mariner” Award recipient. → Read More

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Yankees to sign shortstop Troy Tulowitzki

Troy Tulowitzki is on the verge of signing a league-minimum deal with the Yankees for the 2019 season, according to a report on Tuesday from ESPN's Jeff Passan. The agreement is pending a physical, and the club has not confirmed the report. The five-time All-Star shortstop Tulowitzki will join an infield corps in New York that will be without shortstop Didi Gregorius for a chunk of the 2019… → Read More

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MLB donates to military veteran assist groups

In an ongoing effort to further support military veterans and their families, Major League Baseball announced a $500,000 grant commitment through 2019 to several nonprofits to assist service members in transitioning to civilian life. The services range from career, personal and network development to fulfilling general family needs, caregiving and community outreach. More than 200,000 people… → Read More

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Top 20 MLB jersey sales 2018

For the second time in as many seasons in his Major League career, Aaron Judge was the player whose jersey fans most wanted to wear, Major League Baseball announced on Friday. Judge ranked No. 1 among a list of 20 that was released by MLB, followed by Astros second baseman Jose Altuve, Cubs infielder Javier Baez, Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Red Sox right fielder Mookie Betts to… → Read More

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Angels contract extension talks Mike Trout

Could a lifetime offer from the Angels be in the works for Mike Trout? The club will reportedly engage in negotiations relating to a contract extension for Trout this offseason, according to MLB Network insider Jon Heyman, who noted that Trout and his agent, Craig Landis, will likely wait until the free-agent market settles, perhaps to assess market value. Bryce Harper, Manny Machado and many… → Read More

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Every MLB team's reason to be excited

As pitchers and catchers report next week, a renewed sense of optimism ripples across the baseball landscape. Regardless of each club's realistic goals for 2018, each one has at least one reason to be excited about opening camp. See what each club should be most excited about heading to Florida or Arizona: Angels: All OhtaniPerhaps the most intriguing storyline entering spring camp in recent… → Read More

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Yu Darvish meets with clubs during free agency

Yu Darvish seems to be enjoying the courtship of free agency. He has shared as much to his followers on social media. As Darvish's market has heated up this week, complete with meetings with the Cubs, Astros and Rangers, albeit in a social encounter with his former club, Darvish was active in the Twittersphere on Thursday. → Read More

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Paul Molitor named as AL Manager of Year

At the helm of one of the Majors' biggest surprise teams this year, and in the midst of one of the game's biggest turnarounds, Twins skipper Paul Molitor was named American League Manager of the Year on Tuesday, as voted on by the Baseball Writers' Association of America. Molitor, who just completed his third season and was also a finalist in 2015, edged out the Indians' Terry Francona and the… → Read More

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Alex Cora introduced as Red Sox manager

The Red Sox began the Alex Cora era on Monday, as the club formally introduced the former Astros bench coach as the 47th manager in its history during a news conference at Fenway Park. It was a reintroduction of sorts for Cora, who played for the Red Sox from 2005-08, which included the World Series championship year of '07, as part of a 14-year Major League playing career. He is the first… → Read More

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Doosan, MLB team up for ALDS sponsorship

For the first time in MLB postseason history, the American League Division Series will have an official sponsor. Major League Baseball announced on Wednesday it has formed a multiyear partnership with Doosan, a global leader in infrastructure support business, which will give the Korean brand U.S. marketing integration and exposure during the postseason. → Read More

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David Wright to start at DH for St. Lucie Mets

Committed to making a return to the Majors this season, David Wright will take a significant step towards that ambition on Tuesday, when he suits up as the designated hitter for Class A St. Lucie to begin a rehab assignment. Wright has missed the entire season with a cervical disk herniation in his right shoulder that has prevented him from throwing, an injury that surfaced early in Spring… → Read More

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Red Sox, Yankees renew rivalry on MLB.TV

Nearly out of the dog days of summer, and with pennant races heating up, an exciting weekend slate opens on MLB.TV, with all 30 clubs in action. In the Bronx, the Yankees continue their pursuit of the first-place Red Sox for the top spot in the American League East as part of MLB Network's Showcase coverage. In Phoenix, the Cubs will look to overcome their recent slump against a D-backs club… → Read More

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Cardinals, Royals open I-70 series on MLB.TV

Despite more than half the league being off today, there's still an exciting slate of games that fans can catch on MLB.TV. The I-70 series kicks off in Kansas City, where the Cards and Royals will meet for the first time this year. The Cubs visit the Giants by the Bay for the first time since Chicago eliminated San Francisco in last year's National League Division Series. In Minnesota, the Twins… → Read More

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Indians Yankees square off on MLB.TV

A potential postseason preview wraps its regular-season series this afternoon in Chicago, while another convenes in Cleveland on this getaway Sunday. All 30 clubs are in action this afternoon, and fans can watch every game on MLB.TV. MLB.TV Premium is now available for $49.99 for the rest of the season or $24.99 monthly, with nearly two dozen features for subscribers to access and interact with… → Read More

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Kyle Hendricks leads 1st-place Cubs on MLB.TV

All 30 teams are in action today as a few key series take place ahead of Monday's non-waiver Trade Deadline, and fans can catch all the action on MLB.TV. The Rangers continue their series with the Orioles in what could determine whether both clubs are sellers at the Trade Deadline. In Milwaukee, the Cubs and Brewers duel in a significant race in the National League Central. In Boston, the… → Read More

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Rockies win fourth straight game

DENVER -- Charlie Blackmon extended his hit streak to nine games and hit a go-ahead homer to cap a comeback, and the Rockies powered past the Nationals, 8-4, in the opener of a four-game series on Monday at Coors Field featuring the teams with the National League's best records. Blackmon's deep fly was his sixth this year, and fourth during his streak, which began on April 14. The Rockies, who… → Read More