No. 1 Florida carries ultra-high expectations into opener
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Kevin O’Sullivan might have the easiest — some would say toughest — job in college baseball this season. “Sully”...
Minor leagues switch to 6-game series, common off day
NEW YORK — Baseball’s minor leagues will shift to regionalized six-game series with a common off day in an effort that cuts scheduled travel...
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Feb. 20
1887 — The International Association, the first minor league...
Bell says late-season momentum will power 2021 Reds team
Just when the Cincinnati Reds started to roll last year, the pandemic-shortened season came to an end after 60 games. But manager David Bell...
Former Twins 2B Brian Dozier retires after 9 years in majors
MINNEAPOLIS — Former Minnesota second baseman Brian Dozier has retired after nine years in the major leagues and 167 career home runs, the Twins...
Still without Gardner, Yankees ready for spring training
NEW YORK — The Yankees start spring training this week without Brett Gardner for the first time since 2006, and manager Aaron Boone isn’t...
Red Sox’s Sale not looking too far ahead after elbow surgery
Chris Sale has tried not to think about the future as he began working his way back from Tommy John surgery in April.
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Hinch grateful to be back as Tigers begin spring training
DETROIT — This year, the start of spring training was meaningful in a different way for AJ Hinch.
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Counsell counting on Brewers hitters to bounce back
Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell has a pretty simple formula for boosting a lineup that struggled throughout the abbreviated 2020 season.
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Yankees partner with CUNY to increase diverse hiring
NEW YORK — The New York Yankees are partnering with the City University of New York to identify students and alumni for career and...