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Ohtani hits 97 mph during live batting practice
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 18:18
Shohei Ohtani said he topped out at 97 mph while throwing live batting practice on Wednesday, an encouraging development that further supports the enthusiasm voiced by prominent members of the Los Angeles Angels throughout the offseason.Ohtani, the two-way player from Japan who hasn't pitched regularly since the start of the 2018 season, threw against infielders Jared Walsh and Luis Rengifo…
Eager Bieber set to talk new deal with Cleveland
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 17:12
CLEVELAND -- Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber hopes to be talking about a new contract with the Cleveland Indians as soon as possible -- maybe even this spring.They don't seem to be in quite the same rush.Earlier this week, Bieber -- who at just 25 led the majors in wins, ERA and strikeouts during the shortened 2020 season --…
Vlad Jr. feels stronger, quicker after weight loss
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 13:22
TORONTO -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr. was determined not to show up to another spring training carrying more weight than he wanted.Embarrassed and apologetic after arriving out of shape at summer camp in 2020, the Toronto Blue Jays slugger worked aggressively on his conditioning this offseason, and said he has lost 42 pounds since last July."I came to spring training out…
Yanks' German apologizes for domestic incident
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 13:00
TAMPA, Fla. -- A day after addressing his teammates, New York Yankees pitcher Domingo German publicly apologized for his actions that resulted in a suspension under baseball's domestic violence policy."I want to take this opportunity before answering questions to sincerely apologize to the Steinbrenner family, my teammates, the front office and those around me who love me," he said through…
Prospect says M's manipulating his service time
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Wednesday, 24 February 2021 09:22
Outfielder Jarred Kelenic, a top prospect for the Seattle Mariners, says he's convinced that his service time is being manipulated by the team based on comments from former team president and CEO Kevin Mather that have drawn the ire of the MLBPA.Among multiple controversial comments made in an online video that led to his resignation, Mather divulged information about contract…
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