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'Strategy is sacred': Managers weigh in on three-batter rule, sign-stealing scandal
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 11:53
With a significant new MLB rule on the horizon and a cheating scandal looming, we wondered how baseball's managers felt about two of the biggest issues surrounding the game.We asked managers at the recent winter meetings about the new three-batter-minimum rule and the ongoing sign-stealing saga surrounding the Houston Astros, as well as the best advice they've given or received.How…
Ohtani completes final step in Tommy John rehab
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 16:37
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has completed his throwing program, the final step in his rehabilitation from Tommy John surgery, and was cleared to return to his native Japan, where he will rest and recover for his anticipated return to a two-way role in 2020.Ohtani spent the 2019 season as a designated hitter, rehabilitating from surgery to reconstruct the…
Source: Teheran, Angels agree to one-year deal
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 11:52
Free-agent pitcher Julio Teheran and the Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a one-year, $9 million contract, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Thursday.Teheran, the first pitcher to make six consecutive Opening Day starts for the Atlanta Braves, became a free agent after the Braves declined a $12 million club option for 2020.The 28-year-old Teheran…
Royals reach deal with 3B Franco, sources say
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 12:13
Third baseman Maikel Franco and the Kansas City Royals are in agreement on a one-year, $3 million deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.Franco, who became a free agent when he was non-tendered by the Philadelphia Phillies earlier this offseason, is expected to be the Royals' everyday third baseman.Hunter Dozier (.279, 26 homers, 84 RBIs) primarily manned third base (91 starts) for…
Report: MLBPA wants Ellsbury's $26M from Yanks
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Thursday, 19 December 2019 10:14
The Major League Baseball Players Association has filed a grievance against the New York Yankees on behalf of released outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury in an attempt to regain the remaining $26 million on his contract, a source told the Associated Press.Barring a settlement, the grievance will be heard by arbitrator Mark Irvings.New York converted Ellsbury's seven-year, $153 million contract to non-guaranteed,…
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