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Willits highlights depth of Nationals' infield prospects  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Under a new front office led by president of baseball operations Paul Toboni, the Nationals have worked to build up the depth of their farm system this offseason.  In doing so, they've built up a logjam …
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Kevin McGonigle on Tigers' Opening Day roster?  Latest from A.J. Hinch  —  SCOTTSDALE, AZ - The wait continues.  —  The Detroit Tigers - led by president of baseball operations Scott Harris and manager A.J. Hinch - will make their Opening Day roster decision about top prospect Kevin McGonigle …
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Sources: Cubs, Pete Crow-Armstrong finalizing extension  —  Center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong and the Chicago Cubs are finalizing a long-term contract extension, sources told ESPN on Monday, locking up one of the breakout stars of last season after he won a Gold Glove and posted the team's first 30-30 season in three decades.
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Kylian Mbappe's knee injury misdiagnosed after Real Madrid staff scanned wrong leg  —  Share full article  —  Kylian Mbappe's knee injury was misdiagnosed after Real Madrid medical staff performed an MRI scan on the wrong leg back in December.  —  When no problem was found after a scan …
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Is Carlos Estevez's slow start drawing concern?  Consider this, the Royals say  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals stick with All-Star closer Carlos Estévez despite spring concerns.  — Estévez showed reduced velocity and control issues after WBC, prompting monitoring.
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When is MLB Opening Day?  Full schedule for three days of 2026 openers  —  Major League Baseball's opening games have taken different forms in recent years but this season will feature a semi-traditional standalone Opening Night game, with something of a twist - the first game of the 2026 regular season will air on Netflix.
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Inside how Aaron Boone makes the Yankees' lineup: Debunking a narrative that won't die  —  Share full article  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Aaron Boone insists that the most persistent myth about the New York Yankees is completely false.  —  He — not his bosses, nor their computer programs …
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JJ Wetherholt To Make Cardinals' Opening Day Roster  —  Infield prospect JJ Wetherholt has made the Cardinals' Opening Day roster.  President of baseball operations Chaim Bloom passed the news along to reporters, including Jeff Jones of the Belleville News-Democrat.
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Image Shannon Drayer / Seattle Sports:
Where things stand with Mariners starting pitcher Bryce Miller  —  It was the final day of spring training for the Seattle Mariners, and starting pitcher Bryce Miller knew he would be left behind in Arizona as his job now is to work his way back from the oblique inflammation that derailed his spring after just one Cactus League start.
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Primetime homecoming: Verlander's 1st start in Detroit set for Sunday Night Baseball  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — The next phase of Justin Verlander's incredible relationship with Detroit will begin under the lights on national television.  And much like the Tigers' home opener …
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Latest Transactions  —  LHP Brycen Mautz assigned to Springfield Cardinals from Memphis Redbirds.  —  St. Louis Cardinals optioned LHP Brycen Mautz to Memphis Redbirds.  —  LHP Brycen Mautz assigned to St. Louis Cardinals Prospects.  —  St. Louis Cardinals activated LHP Brycen Mautz.
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