1:41 PM ET Associated Press TAMPA, Fla, — There are plenty of things Carlos Beltran needs to do once he begins his job as a New York Yankees announcer on Monday. Become familiar with the YES Network setting. Get comfortable alongside his broadcast teammates. Find a rhythm that works for him on air as an
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5:07 PM ET Associated Press GOODYEAR, Ariz. — The Cincinnati Reds informed Shogo Akiyama on Sunday that he would not make the Opening Day roster, leaving him to decide whether he’ll go down to Triple-A or become a free agent. A productive player for nearly a decade in Japan, the outfielder wasn’t able to duplicate
6:35 PM ET Associated Press GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Chicago White Sox acquired Reese McGuire from the Toronto Blue Jays for Zack Collins on Sunday in a trade of reserve catchers. McGuire was selected by Pittsburgh in the first round of the 2013 amateur draft. He batted .253 with a homer and 10 RBIs in
1:56 PM ET Outfielder Mitch Haniger and the Seattle Mariners are in agreement on a one-year, $7.75 million deal to avoid arbitration, sources familiar with the contract told ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Haniger, 31, led the Mariners last season with 39 home runs and was second on the team with 100 RBIs. Both marks were career
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7:53 PM ET Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. — Patrick Corbin will make his first Opening Day start with the Washington Nationals on Thursday against the New York Mets, manager Dave Martinez said Saturday. “He feels strong and, like I said, he’s throwing the ball where he wants to throw it,” Martinez said. “So it’s good.
7:53 PM ET Associated Press JUPITER, Fla. — Patrick Corbin will make his first Opening Day start with the Washington Nationals on Thursday against the New York Mets, manager Dave Martinez said Saturday. “He feels strong and, like I said, he’s throwing the ball where he wants to throw it,” Martinez said. “So it’s good.
7:43 PM ET ESPN News Services NEW YORK — The New York Yankees boosted their depth behind the plate, acquiring catcher Jose Trevino from the Texas Rangers for right-hander Albert Abreu and lefty Robert Ahlstrom in a trade Saturday. The 29-year-old Trevino hit .239 with five home runs and 30 RBIs for Texas last season.
1:06 AM ET Associated Press SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn was pulled from his final spring training start Saturday night with right knee discomfort. Lynn limped off the field after a pitch during the fourth inning against Arizona. The 34-year-old had issues with the same knee last season and went on
12:35 PM ET New York Mets right-hander Max Scherzer is dealing with hamstring tightness and said he isn’t sure whether he will be ready to pitch when the regular season starts next week. Scherzer told reporters that he first felt the issue a few days ago and that it flared up while preparing to pitch