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Braves hopeful to have Wright ready by opener
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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 14:20
The Atlanta Braves have reason to hope right-hander Kyle Wright, the majors' only 20-game winner last season, still has time to be ready for Opening Day.If Wright requires more time to prepare for the season, the Braves appear to be developing sufficient depth to fill their rotation.Wright, 27, has yet to appear in a spring game after having a cortisone…
Clevinger focuses on baseball after investigation
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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 12:27
GLENDALE, Ariz. -- Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is "relieved" and ready to focus on baseball after avoiding discipline under the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy."I would definitely say it's a weight lifted," Clevinger said Tuesday. "Thankful for the due process playing out."Clevinger, 32, had been accused of domestic abuse by the mother of…
Ranking the top 50 players in the 2023 World Baseball Classic
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Tuesday, 07 March 2023 10:01
The World Baseball Classic is back after a six-year absence -- it was originally scheduled for 2021 but postponed because of COVID-19 -- and the 2023 version will be bigger and better than ever, featuring more teams and star-studded rosters.The field expands from 16 to 20 teams, including first-time participants Great Britain, Nicaragua and the Czech Republic. While the British…
Ohtani hits two HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup
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Monday, 06 March 2023 17:47
Shohei Ohtani hit a pair of three-run homers in a prep game for the World Baseball Classic, helping Japan win 8-1 at the Central League's Hanshin Tigers in an exhibition on Monday night.The Los Angeles Angels two-way star went down to his left knee in the third inning when he homered to center off right-hander Hiroto Saiki. Ohtani homered to…
Judge hits first spring blast, readies for LF debut
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Monday, 06 March 2023 18:16
New York Yankees star Aaron Judge hit his first homer of the spring -- a three-run shot -- against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Monday.The reigning American League MVP launched a towering, opposite-field drive just over the right-center wall as part of a six-run second inning.The four-time All-Star broke the AL record with 62 home runs last season.New York manager Aaron…
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