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St. Louis Cardinals renew contract of ace Jack Flaherty for 2020 season

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St. Louis Cardinals renew contract of ace Jack Flaherty for 2020 season

March 8 (UPI) -- The St. Louis Cardinals renewed the contract of starting pitcher Jack Flaherty for the 2020 season.

Rangers' Willie Calhoun hospitalized after taking 95-mph fastball to face

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Rangers' Willie Calhoun hospitalized after taking 95-mph fastball to face

March 8 (UPI) -- Texas Rangers outfielder Willie Calhoun was taken to a local hospital after being hit in the mouth by a fastball thrown by Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urias.

New York Yankees' Aaron Judge shut down for two weeks with rib injury

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New York Yankees' Aaron Judge shut down for two weeks with rib injury

March 6 (UPI) -- New York Yankees star outfielder Aaron Judge was diagnosed with a stress fracture in his first right rib and will be out at least two weeks.

Angels fire visiting clubhouse manager for allegedly helping opposing pitchers

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Angels fire visiting clubhouse manager for allegedly helping opposing pitchers

March 6 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Angels fired visiting clubhouse manager Brian "Bubba" Harkins after the team found he had been providing ball-doctoring substances to opposing pitchers.

Yoan Moncada agrees to five-year, $70M extension with Chicago White Sox

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Yoan Moncada agrees to five-year, $70M extension with Chicago White Sox

March 5 (UPI) -- The Chicago White Sox reached a multiyear contract extension with third baseman Yoan Moncada on Thursday.

Alex Bregman: Winning title for Dusty Baker on Astros' minds

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Alex Bregman: Winning title for Dusty Baker on Astros' minds

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 5 (UPI) -- Houston Astros second baseman Alex Bregman says the team has "one thing" on its mind this off-season: helping manager Dusty Baker get over the hump to win his first World Series.

Phillies' Bryce Harper hacks two homers vs. Pirates

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Phillies' Bryce Harper hacks two homers vs. Pirates

March 4 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Phillies star Bryce Harper hit two home runs in a spring training win against the Pittsburgh Pirates Wednesday in Clearwater, Fla.

Speech by Jimmy V Award winner Rob Mendez motivates Houston Astros

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Speech by Jimmy V Award winner Rob Mendez motivates Houston Astros

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 4 (UPI) -- Rob Mendez, recipient of the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance at the 2019 ESPY Awards, gave the Houston Astros a motivational speech at spring training Wednesday in West Palm Beach, Fla.

Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers nearing $215M contract extension

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Christian Yelich, Milwaukee Brewers nearing $215M contract extension

March 3 (UPI) -- The Milwaukee Brewers are close to an agreement with star outfielder Christian Yelich on a team-record contract extension.

Tampa Bay Rays' Garrett Whitley struck in face by foul ball in dugout

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Tampa Bay Rays' Garrett Whitley struck in face by foul ball in dugout

March 2 (UPI) -- Tampa Bay Rays minor league outfielder Garrett Whitley was hit in the face by a foul ball while sitting in the dugout during Monday's spring training game against the Baltimore Orioles.

Angels star Mike Trout, wife expecting baby boy

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Angels star Mike Trout, wife expecting baby boy

March 2 (UPI) -- Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout announced Monday that his wife is pregnant with a baby boy. The baby is due in August.

Former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones joins ESPN as MLB analyst

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Former Atlanta Braves star Chipper Jones joins ESPN as MLB analyst

March 2 (UPI) -- Former Atlanta Braves star and Baseball Hall of Fame third baseman Chipper Jones joined ESPN as a Major League Baseball analyst.

Wander Franco: Baseball's top prospect to play for D.R. in Olympic qualifying

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Wander Franco: Baseball's top prospect to play for D.R. in Olympic qualifying

March 2 (UPI) -- Wander Franco -- the best prospect in baseball -- will play for the Dominican Republic during qualifying later this month for the 2020 Summer Olympics.

Anthony Rendon swats first home run in Angels uniform

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Anthony Rendon swats first home run in Angels uniform

March 2 (UPI) -- Anthony Rendon smashed his first home run while wearing a Los Angeles Angels uniform during a spring training game against the Chicago White Sox.

Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen out for opening day

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Philadelphia Phillies' Andrew McCutchen out for opening day

Feb. 28 (UPI) -- Philadelphia Phillies veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen will miss the team's opening day game against the Miami Marlins.

Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale to start season on 15-day injured list

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Boston Red Sox ace Chris Sale to start season on 15-day injured list

Feb. 27 (UPI) -- Boston Red Sox left-handed pitcher Chris Sale was ruled out for opening day and will start the season on the injured list.

Mets' Tim Tebow to play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic qualifiers

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Mets' Tim Tebow to play for Philippines in World Baseball Classic qualifiers

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and current New York Mets outfield prospect Tim Tebow will play for the Philippines in next month's World Baseball Classic qualifiers.

New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton could miss start of season

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New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton could miss start of season

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- New York Yankees star outfielder Giancarlo Stanton is expected to miss the start of the 2020 regular season because of a strained right calf.

Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman dealing with right elbow inflammation

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Atlanta Braves' Freddie Freeman dealing with right elbow inflammation

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Atlanta Braves star first baseman Freddie Freeman was scratched from the team's starting lineup Tuesday due to inflammation in his right elbow.

Yankees' Luis Severino to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery

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Yankees' Luis Severino to undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- Less than a week after being shut down, New York Yankees starting pitcher Luis Severino will require season-ending Tommy John surgery.

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