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Spring training roundup: Red Sox build big lead, hold off Rays
Boston pitching dominated early and the Red Sox held on for a 7-5 victory over the visiting Tampa Bay Bays on Thursday in Fort Myers, Fla. The Rays trailed 7-0…
Royals RHP Stephen Kolek dealing with left oblique strain
Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will miss at least five to seven days and possibly longer after sustaining a left oblique strain. Kolek felt tightness in his left side…
Twins claim RHP Zak Kent off waivers from Cardinals
The Minnesota Twins claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday. Kent, who turned 28 on Tuesday, made his major league debut last season and…
Report: A’s make long-term offer to ROY Nick Kurtz
The Athletics have made a long-term extension offer to slugging first baseman Nick Kurtz, the New York Post reported on Thursday. No financial details were available, and there is “no…
Padres LHP Yuki Matsui (groin) to miss WBC for Japan
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui will not pitch for Japan in next month’s World Baseball Classic due to a groin injury. The 30-year-old left-hander was ruled out Thursday, about…
Reports: Yankees signing OF Randal Grichuk to minors deal
The New York Yankees are signing outfielder Randal Grichuk to a minor league deal, multiple outlets reported on Thursday. The reported deal includes an invitation to major league spring training…
Yankees DH Giancarlo Stanton ready to swing, can’t open bag of chips
New York Yankees designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton can swing a bat, but don’t count on his help opening that bag of Doritos. Stanton enters a third year of fighting through…
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