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Astros to keep Springer as leadoff, Baker says
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Sunday, 23 February 2020 17:03
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker said Sunday that he will keep outfielder George Springer as the team's leadoff hitter this season."If it's not broke, don't fix it," he told reporters.Springer has been the Astros' leadoff hitter since 2016, when he was inserted into the spot by former manager A.J. Hinch in May of that season.Hinch was fired by Astros owner…
Makeover won't change Phillie Phanatic's antics
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Sunday, 23 February 2020 17:15
CLEARWATER, Fla. -- He's 42 years old, a little out of shape and clearly no spring chicken. But clearly there's no one more popular on the field for the Philadelphia Phillies than the Phanatic.Which is why all eyes at the ballpark were on the furry mascot Sunday for the big reveal: He has gotten a makeover this year amid a…
Fiers greeted with cheers before 1st spring start
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Sunday, 23 February 2020 14:05
MESA, Ariz. -- Oakland Athletics starter Mike Fiers got a warm reception from the crowd at the A's spring training home before taking the mound for his first start since blowing the lid on the Houston Astros' sign-stealing scandal this past winter.Considering he wasn't coming to the plate to hit, due to the designated hitter, the only chance for the…
Pedroia back on IL after Red Sox claim Valdez
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Sunday, 23 February 2020 12:22
The Boston Red Sox placed second baseman Dustin Pedroia on the 60-day injured list Sunday when the team claimed right-hander Phillips Valdez off waivers from the Seattle Mariners.Pedroia, 36, suffered a setback with his left knee injury in late January. Over the past two seasons, the Red Sox fan favorite has played just nine games, collecting three hits in 34…
Cespedes breaks silence, aims for Opening Day
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Sunday, 23 February 2020 08:42
Yoenis Cespedes broke his silence with the media Sunday, saying he didn't want to talk about the past and is hoping to be ready for Opening Day.This past Monday, the New York Mets outfielder had told reporters he did not plan to talk to the media."Not today, not tomorrow, not at all this year," he said, only to change his…
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