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Kyle Gibson returns to Baltimore Orioles, agrees to $5.25 million, 1-year contract

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Gibson returned to the Baltimore Orioles after a one-season absence, agreeing Friday to a $5.25 million, one-year contract.

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Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald Trump that could lead to possible federal action against organizations using DEI programs in viola

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Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

NEW YORK (AP) — Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the most-watched MLB game in the country's history.

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A 1-of-a-kind Paul Skenes card has been purchased by Dick’s Sporting Goods for $1.11 million

A one-of-a-kind Paul Skenes baseball card was purchased by Dick's Sporting Goods for $1.11 million after a two-week auction.

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Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was suspended through the All-Star break by Major League Baseball on Friday under its domestic violence policy with the players' association.

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Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was suspended through the All-Star break by Major League Baseball on Friday under its domestic violence policy with the players' association.

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Rockies' Thairo Estrada breaks wrist when hit by Kumar Rocker pitch and will miss 4 to 8 weeks

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Colorado's Thairo Estrada broke his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Texas' Kumar Rocker and will be out four to eight weeks, manager Bud Black said Friday. Estrada, injured on a 97.

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Padres' Yu Darvish to start season on injured list with elbow inflammation

PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow, manager Mike Shildt said Friday.

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Giménez drives in four, Berríos solid as Blue Jays beat Phillies 11-7

DUNEDIN — Andrés Giménez hit a three-run homer, José Berríos pitched five-plus solid innings and the Toronto Blue Jays held on for an 11-7 win over the Philadelphia Phillies in spring-training action Friday.

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Details of Yimi García's $15 million, 2-year contract with the Toronto Blue Jays

Signing Bonus: $2 million 2025 salary: $6.5 million 2026 salary: $6.5 million Performance bonuses: $250,000 each for 45, 50, 55 and 60 innings ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.com/hub/MLB The Associated Press

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