MLB Player News
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The Minnesota Twins signed shortstop Nick Gordon, their top selection in the 2014 first-year draft, for $3,851,000, the team announced Monday. The 18-year-old from Olympia… Full Story
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The Tampa Bay Rays dropped struggling reliever Grant Balfour from the closer’s role and will go with a committee for the ninth inning. Rays manager… Full Story
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PHOENIX — Right fielder Jason Heyward is a relative newcomer to hitting leadoff, but he has taken to it like an old hand. Heyward was… Full Story
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ARLINGTON, Texas — Texas’ injury problems have been so pervasive this season that Rangers fans must be growing calloused to another player going to the… Full Story
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SAN FRANCISCO — The New York Mets replaced one catcher with another late Saturday night, and manager Terry Collins said it was a very hard… Full Story
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SAN FRANCISCO — There are many reasons why the San Francisco Giants are off to blistering 42-21 start and own baseball’s best record, but improved… Full Story
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PITTSBURGH — The ace of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ pitching staff landed on the disabled list Sunday. Right-hander Gerrit Cole is sidelined due to right shoulder… Full Story
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OAKLAND, Calif. — The first balloting numbers were released Tuesday for the 85th All-Star Game, and A’s third baseman Josh Donaldson is well-positioned to make… Full Story
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LOS ANGELES — In his first start of the season Tuesday, Cincinnati Reds rookie outfielder/first baseman Donald Lutz made a big impact. Lutz went 2-for-4… Full Story
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LOS ANGELES — Matt Kemp is getting an extended break while transitioning to a new role. The veteran Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder didn’t start… Full Story