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Thursday, Mar 21

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Ohtani's interpreter fired by Dodgers after allegations of illegal gambling, theft from superstar

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Shohei Ohtani's interpreter and close friend has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers following allegations of illegal gambling and theft from the Japanese baseball star.

Wednesday, Mar 20

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Ohtani, Dodgers open MLB season with win over Padres at Seoul Series

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Shohei Ohtani's RBI single capped a four-run eighth-inning rally in his Dodgers debut, and Los Angeles beat San Diego 5-2 in Wednesday's season opener as the game turned when a routine grounder went through the webbing of first baseman…

Sunday, Mar 17

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Canada's Joey Votto homers in 1st game with Blue Jays, helping club to pre-season tie

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Joey Votto homered in his first at-bat in the opening inning and the visiting Toronto Blue Jays played to a 5-5 draw against the Philadelphia Phillies on Sunday in pre-season action in Clearwater, Fla.

Friday, Mar 15

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Wednesday, Mar 13

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50 years later, Tommy John surgery remains a game-changer for MLBers

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There is a bridge that runs from Tommy John and Dr. Frank Jobe in 1974, all the way to Shohei Ohtani, Justin Verlander and Bryce Harper. A thread that connects an increasing number of baseball's biggest stars. Mostly on the mound, but at…

Monday, Mar 11

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Joey Votto signs minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays

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After 17 years with the Cincinnati Reds, hometown hero Joey Votto has signed a minor-league deal with the Toronto Blue Jays, joining the team for spring training in Dunedin, Fla.

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Joey Votto's challenging road ahead to playing a game as a Blue Jay

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Joey Votto's 'easy decision' to sign up for spring training with the Toronto Blue Jays may prove to be a difficult road ahead as he says he must prove himself worthy of getting on the Jays' roster.

Friday, Mar 8

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Canadian 1st baseman, former MVP Joey Votto agrees to camp deal with Blue Jays

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Joey Votto has agreed to a non-roster invite with the Toronto Blue Jays, the former National League MVP said on social media.

Wednesday, Mar 6

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Tuesday, Mar 5

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Monday, Mar 4

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Phillies ace Wheeler to make franchise-record $42M US per season starting in 2025

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Zack Wheeler and the Philadelphia Phillies agreed Monday on a three-year, $126-million US contract for 2025-27, the fourth-highest average salary in baseball history at $42 million.

Saturday, Mar 2

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Ex-Blue Jay Matt Chapman signs 3-year deal to join San Francisco Giants

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Third baseman Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have finalized their contract that guarantees the former Toronto Blue Jays slugger $54 million US over three years.

Thursday, Feb 29

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Tuesday, Feb 27

Blue Jays' thoughts with Erik Swanson after reliever's son hit by car, hospitalized

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Toronto Blue Jays relief pitcher Erik Swanson has left the team to be with his family after his son, Toby, suffered serious injuries after he was hit by a car on Sunday.

Sunday, Feb 25

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Bellinger reportedly returns to Cubs on 3-year, $80M US deal with opt-outs

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Cody Bellinger is going back to the Chicago Cubs, agreeing to a three-year, $80-million US contract, a person familiar with the deal told The Associated Press.

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Jen Pawol becomes 1st woman to umpire major league spring training game since 2007

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It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league game spring training contest as umpire at the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches…

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Fredericton fantasy baseball league all about camaraderie, bragging rights

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A Fredericton fantasy baseball league has been going for more than three decades. Organizer Bob MacMullen says the most valuable thing up for grabs is bragging rights.

Friday, Feb 23

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Thursday, Feb 22

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Tuesday, Feb 20

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Friday, Feb 16

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred announces intention to retire in 2029

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Rob Manfred will retire from his position as MLB commissioner in January 2029 after serving 14 years in the role.

Thursday, Feb 15

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'This group is hungry': Blue Jays open spring training with sense of urgency

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Eager to look forward after another quick post-season exit last year, the Toronto Blue Jays opened camp Thursday with a sense of optimism and a belief that they have the ability to contend again in the always-tough American League East.

Wednesday, Feb 14

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Blue Jays' Manoah in spotlight with pitchers, catchers set to report to spring training

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The Blue Jays begin spring training this week looking ahead to the season while trying to erase the memory of their latest playoff exit. Pitcher Alek Manoah, who has kept quiet since he was twice demoted to the minor leagues last summer,…

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Tuesday, Feb 13

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A's hire Jenny Cavnar to be MLB's 1st female primary play-by-play announcer

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Veteran baseball broadcaster Jenny Cavnar is the new primary play-by-play announcer for the Oakland Athletics, hired by NBC Sports California. Cavnar will become the first woman to handle primary play-by-play duties in major league history.

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