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Source: Odorizzi reaches 2-year deal with Astros
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Saturday, 06 March 2021 10:22
Right-hander Jake Odorizzi and the Houston Astros have agreed to a two-year deal with a player option, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan on Saturday.The Astros have already lost starter Framber Valdez for an indefinite period of time after the left-hander suffered a fractured left ring finger during his spring training debut on Tuesday.Houston also is…
Knee strain sidelines Mariners prospect Kelenic
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Saturday, 06 March 2021 11:34
PEORIA, Ariz. -- Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee.Mariners general manager Jerry Dipoto said an MRI on Saturday revealed the injury. No timeline was given for the outfielder's return."While disappointed that Jarred will be sidelined, we are relieved that the long-term outlook is positive," Dipoto said. "We…
Giants sign veteran lefty Alvarez to 1-year deal
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Saturday, 06 March 2021 14:02
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez signed a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.The 31-year-old will look to build off momentum he had with the Phillies last season when he posted a 1.42 ERA over eight outings. He was struck by a 105 mph line drive in the groin area Aug. 20 against Toronto…
Angels' Ohtani impresses in spring mound debut
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Friday, 05 March 2021 19:41
MESA, Ariz. -- Shohei Ohtani featured an upper-90s fastball and a wipeout splitter in his spring pitching debut Friday, a 41-pitch outing that seemed to validate the Los Angeles Angels' hopes that he can contribute as a two-way player this season.Ohtani, pitching two days after unleashing a 486-foot home run to straightaway center field, struck out five of the 10…
California to allow limited fans at MLB parks
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Friday, 05 March 2021 14:59
California officials will allow people to attend Major League Baseball games and other sporting events, go to Disneyland and watch live performances in limited capacities starting April 1.The rules announced Friday coincide with baseball's opening day. The San Diego Padres, Los Angeles Angels and Oakland Athletics all have home games scheduled for April 1.California divides its counties into four color-coded…
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