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Buster OlneyFeb 25, 2025, 07:00 AM ET Close Senior writer ESPN Magazine/ESPN.com Analyst/reporter ESPN television Author of “The Last Night of the Yankee Dynasty” Open Extended Reactions The Toronto Blue Jays‘ handling of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might best be summarized by Roman philosopher Cicero’s mantra: More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Step by

Associated Press Feb 24, 2025, 07:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAKELAND, Fla. — Free agent reliever Andrew Chafin signed a minor league deal Monday to go to spring training with the Detroit Tigers, the team that traded the left-hander to Texas last summer. Chafin has pitched in 105 games for the Tigers over two

Associated Press Feb 24, 2025, 07:08 PM ET Open Extended Reactions LAKELAND, Fla. — Free agent reliever Andrew Chafin signed a minor league deal Monday to go to spring training with the Detroit Tigers, the team that traded the left-hander to Texas last summer. Chafin has pitched in 105 games for the Tigers over two

ESPN News Service Feb 24, 2025, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Verlander struck out one and allowed a solo home run while pitching two innings in his spring training debut for the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Verlander’s first start of the spring came four days after the three-time Cy

ESPN News Service Feb 24, 2025, 05:34 PM ET Open Extended Reactions SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Verlander struck out one and allowed a solo home run while pitching two innings in his spring training debut for the San Francisco Giants on Monday. Verlander’s first start of the spring came four days after the three-time Cy

Associated Press Feb 24, 2025, 06:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Veteran outfielder Mark Canha signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league camp. The move announced Monday continues attempts by the two-time defending NL Central champions to boost their depth after outfielder Blake Perkins

Associated Press Feb 24, 2025, 06:22 PM ET Open Extended Reactions PHOENIX — Veteran outfielder Mark Canha signed a minor league deal with the Milwaukee Brewers that includes an invitation to major league camp. The move announced Monday continues attempts by the two-time defending NL Central champions to boost their depth after outfielder Blake Perkins

ESPN News Services Feb 24, 2025, 11:31 PM ET Open Extended Reactions NEW YORK — Hit hard by injuries early in spring training, the New York Mets added some depth Monday night when they acquired outfielder Alexander Canario from the Chicago Cubs for cash. Canario, who turns 25 in May, made his major league debut

Field Level Media Feb 24, 2025, 01:47 PM ET Open Extended Reactions Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has returned to New York to undergo medical testing, multiple outlets reported Monday. Stanton, 35, has yet to take part in spring training activities in Tampa, Fla., as he continues to battle tendinitis in both elbows. The New York

Associated Press Feb 24, 2025, 04:14 PM ET CLEVELAND — Lawrence J. Dolan, owner of Cleveland’s major league baseball team since 2000, has died at age 94. The Cleveland Guardians put out a statement Monday saying Dolan died Sunday night of natural causes. “Mr. Dolan invested his entire life in Greater Cleveland and impacted our