Julio Urias throwing a pitch in the Mexico-Colombia game from the World Baseball Classic.
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WBC: Julio Urias, Mexico Starter, and What Makes Him Good

WBC: Julio Urias and What Makes Him Good Julio Urias will take the mound for Mexico Friday night in their World baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup with Puerto Rico in Miami. The southpaw was outstanding against Colombia, pitching four perfect innings before having a rough fifth inning, one in which he surrendered two doubles and a […]

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Chicago Cubs Third Base Options

The Chicago Cubs Third Base Options The Chicago Cubs‘ third base options feature a whole host of choices for the upcoming season, and that could be a good thing. The Cubs have used spring training to figure out how the competition stacks up for a starter, and possible platoon options as well as backup(s). Good […]

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Houston Astros Competition for Center Field

The Houston Astros‘ competition for center field is heating up as we get closer to the end of spring training. They have two talented and qualified players in Chas McCormick and Jake Meyers. The two have been alternating to see who will win the starting role. Few and Far Between Roster competitions are few and […]

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Yankees Spring Training Brings Highs and Lows

The New York Yankees entered spring training with high expectations. For a franchise that hasn’t appeared in the World Series in 13 years, they enter the season with a World Series or bust mentality. Their offseason moves reflect that as well. The Yankees re-signed Aaron Judge, the reigning American League MVP, as well as Anthony […]

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Naylor Nails Grand Slam; Guardians Whip White Sox
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Naylor Nails Grand Slam; Guardians Whip White Sox

GOODYEAR, AZ. — Josh Naylor crushed a grand slam completely out of Goodyear Ballpark and Triston McKenzie had his best start of the spring Thursday as the Cleveland Guardians defeated the Chicago White Sox, 5-1. Naylor launched a long, laser-like drive well over the stands in right field in the first inning off minor-league hopeful […]

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Blue Jays Add Versatile Ex-Guardian Ernie Clement
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Blue Jays Add Versatile Ex-Guardian Ernie Clement

It isn’t the biggest signing, though the Toronto Blue Jays shortened their odds of trying to find bench help by signing infielder-outfielder Ernie Clement. He has been invited to the major-league camp after signing a minor-league contract. Clement, listed generously as being a 6-footer, joins Cavan Biggio and Santiago Espinal as insurance policies for Toronto’s big-name, […]

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Miami Marlins Bring in two Veterans
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Miami Marlins Bring in two Veterans

Miami Marlins bring in two veterans, both of whom have boosted the competition at Spring Training. The signings of infielders Yuli Gurriel and Jose Iglesias not only bring leadership and experience, but they will also be counted on to help a young inexperienced team. At this point, both players have agreed to minor league contracts […]

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Mike Trout hitting in the USA win over Colombia
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Trout Leads USA to Victory over Colombia and Quarterfinal Berth

USA 3, Colombia 2 PHOENIX, Mar. 15 — Mike Trout went 3-for-4 with three RBI, giving USA all the runs it needed to defeat Colombia, 3–2, and advance to the quarterfinals in the World Baseball Classic. Trout is the first American with a three-hit, three-RBI game in the WBC since current Team USA manager Mark […]

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