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J.D. Martinez agrees to $12 million, 1-year contract with the New York Mets, AP source says
J.D. Martinez has a new home, agreeing to a $12 million, one-year contract with the New York Mets. A person familiar with the deal confirmed the move to the AP on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical.
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Mets right-hander Senga given medical clearance, may begin throwing within 1 week
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Betting scandal with Ohtani’s interpreter is far from the first in professional sports
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Who is Ippei Mizuhara? Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter was fired over gambling allegations
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In Japan, Ohtani’s ‘perfect person’ image could take a hit with firing of interpreter over gambling
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Yamamoto chased after 1st inning of debut as Padres beat Dodgers 15-11 for 2-game South Korea split
Yoshinobu Yamamoto was chased after one inning of a nightmarish major league debut and the San Diego Padres outlasted the Dodgers 15-11 after Los Angeles fired Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter following allegations of illegal gambling.
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Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasts 1 inning in Dodgers debut, gives up 5 runs to Padres
Yoshinobu Yamamoto lasted just one inning in his Los Angeles Dodgers’ debut after signing a record $325 million, 12-year contract, giving up five runs to the San Diego Padres.
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The IRS is investigating Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and an alleged bookmaker. Here’s what we know
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter is being criminally investigated by the IRS, and the attorney for his alleged bookmaker said Thursday that the ex-Los Angeles Dodgers employee placed bets on international soccer — but not baseball.
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Dodgers face the Padres with 1-0 series lead
The Los Angeles Dodgers take a 1-0 lead into the next game of the series against the San Diego Padres.
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Blue Jays send INF Espinal to Reds in exchange for minor league RHP McElvain
The Toronto Blue Jays have acquired minor league right-hander Chris McElvain from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for infielder Santiago Espinal.
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Opening day lurks as injuries to McLain, Rodriguez, Wisdom put status for next week in question
Spring training is winding down across the major leagues. At this point in camp even minor injuries will put a player in jeopardy for opening day.
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Dodgers fire Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter after allegations of ‘massive theft’ from Japanese star
Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.
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Agent Scott Boras defends himself and union leadership against a faction pushing for new negotiator
Agent Scott Boras defended himself and the leadership of the Major League Baseball Players Association against a faction pushing for a change in the union’s lead negotiator.
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Reds consider treatment options for McLain’s shoulder with likelihood of another absence for opener
The Cincinnati Reds are bracing for the possibility of another key player being unavailable for the season opener after second baseman Matt McLain’s recent injury to his non-throwing shoulder.
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Blake Snell hopes to pitch for Giants in opening series at his old team, the Padres
Blake Snell joined the San Francisco Giants just nine days before their opener and the two-time Cy Young Award winner hopes he will be ready to start during the first series at his old team, the San Diego Padres.
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Yankees’ Judge has RBI double in return from abdominal injury and Stanton hits 3 home runs
Aaron Judge had an RBI double in his first at-bat after sitting out nine days with an abdominal injury, and fellow New York Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton hit three home runs with eight RBIs in a 12-0 win over the Pirates.
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Jake Cronenworth’s glove breaks at key moment, costing Padres in season opener vs Dodgers
Jake Cronenworth’s glove gave the All-Star first baseman a hole lot of trouble. Cronenworth was about to glove Gavin Lux’s one-out chopper to start what appeared to be an easy-inning double play.
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Ohtani and Dodgers rally to beat Padres 5-2 in season opener, first MLB game in South Korea
Shohei Ohtani’s RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat the San Diego Padres 5-2 in the season opener.
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20-year-old outfielder Jackson Merrill makes debut for Padres in opener vs. Dodgers
Jackson Merrill, a 20-year-old center fielder who had never played above Double-A, made his major league debut for San Diego in the Padres’ opening 5-2 loss to the Los Angeles Dodgers.
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Chan Ho Park, first Korean in MLB, throws ceremonial first pitch in Dodgers-Padres opener
Former Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres pitcher Chan Ho Park threw the ceremonial first pitch ahead of the teams’ opener in South Korea.
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Dodgers open with 7 pitchers on IL after adding Buehler, Graterol, Treinen and Sheehan
Right-handers Walker Buehler, Brusdar Graterol, Blake Treinen and Emmet Sheehan were placed on the 10-day injured list by the Dodgers before the opener against the San Diego Padres, giving Los Angeles seven pitchers on the IL.
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Padres begin season in Seoul, South Korea against the Dodgers
The San Diego Padres play the Los Angeles Dodgers for the season opener in Seoul, South Korea.
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No explosives found at Seoul stadium in police search following bomb threat against Ohtani
South Korean police say they’ve found no explosives at Seoul’s Gocheok Sky Dome after searching the site following a reported bomb threat against Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani.
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2-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and Giants finalize $62M, 2-year contract
The San Francisco Giants and left-hander Blake Snell have finalized their $62 million, two-year contract ahead of the two-time Cy Young Award winner being introduced at a news conference on Wednesday.
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Major League Baseball announces each team’s starting pitcher for opening day
Major League Baseball has announced the opening day starting pitchers for every team. At least half the teams already had announced their opening day starting pitchers earlier in spring training.
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MLB 2024: Splashy Ohtani, Yamamoto signings boost Dodgers as teams try to dethrone Rangers
The Los Angeles Dodgers showcased splashy signings Shohei Ohtani and Yoshinobu Yamamoto, but other teams focused on the fact that pricey payrolls don’t translate into titles very often.
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Shane Bieber named opening-day starter for 5th consecutive season for Cleveland Guardians
Shane Bieber, who has shown signs of being an ace again for Cleveland following an injury-slowed 2023, will start the Guardians’ opener for the fifth straight season.
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Dodgers-Padres season opener is a triumphant homecoming for Korean star Kim
There’s so much focus on Shohei Ohtani as his Los Angeles Dodgers and the San Diego Padres prepare to launch the Major League Baseball season in the first regular season games in South Korea.
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Reds looking at potential replacements in center field after starter TJ Friedl breaks wrist
The Cincinnati Reds are exploring their options after starting center fielder TJ Friedl broke his right wrist on a diving play in spring training last Saturday.
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Blake Snell and San Francisco Giants agree to $62 million, 2-year contract, AP source says
A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press that two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $62 million, two-year contract.
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White Sox LHP Garrett Crochet will make his 1st career start on opening day
Garrett Crochet’s first career start will be one to remember. The Chicago White Sox will hand the ball to Crochet on opening day, showing their faith in his transition from the bullpen to the starting rotation.
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Judge expected back from abdominal injury Wednesday, while LeMahieu’s opening-day status unclear
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge is expected to play in Wednesday night’s exhibition against Pittsburgh after an eight-day layoff caused by an abdominal injury while leadoff hitter DJ LeMahieu’s status for opening day is unclear because of a hurt foot.
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AL West Preview: Astros still top the division while Rangers are reigning World Series champions
The Texas Rangers are reigning World Series champions for the first time and have an opportunity to become the first team in a quarter-century to win back-to-back titles.
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AL Central Preview: Tigers, Royals try to end years of losing after offseason moves
The AL Central doesn’t appear to be a great place to find baseball’s best teams. Instead, it might be home to some of the most improved.
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