Baseball

Cal Raleigh hopes new deal leads to spending rest of his career with the Mariners

SEATTLE (AP) — Cal Raleigh began his major league career with the Seattle Mariners. He has no interest in going anywhere else. The 28-year-old catcher finalized a $105 million, six-year contract with Seattle this week. The deal superseded a $5.

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A look inside the Tampa Bay Rays' 120-hour makeover of the Yankees' Steinbrenner Field

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Junior Caminero opened the narrow white door in his new spacious locker and the Tampa Bay third baseman discovered a bat Giancarlo Stanton left behind.

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Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt agrees to $45 million, 5-year deal with Arizona Diamondbacks

PHOENIX (AP) — Right-hander Brandon Pfaadt agreed to a $45 million, five-year deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday as the team continues its push to secure its young standouts on long-term contracts.

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Hicklen now is a Brewer in name only after Tigers acquire him from Milwaukee

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Brewer Hicklen is no longer a Brewer. The outfielder was traded by the Brewers to the Detroit Tigers on Friday for cash. The move comes a day after he was designated for assignment.

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Cuba had record 26 players on opening-day MLB rosters and Japan had 12 for its most since 2012

NEW YORK (AP) — Cuba had a record 26 players on Major League Baseball’s opening day rosters and Japan had 12 for its most since 2012. The percentage born outside the 50 states remained at 27.8%, matching its lowest level since 2016.

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Canada's O'Neill extends opening day home run streak with three-run shot in Toronto

TORONTO — At this point Tyler O'Neill isn't even trying to hit home runs on opening day, it just sort of happens.

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Astros meet the Mets with 1-0 series lead

New York Mets (0-1) vs. Houston Astros (1-0) Houston; Friday, 8:10 p.m.

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San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves meet in game 2 of series

Atlanta Braves (0-1) vs. San Diego Padres (1-0) San Diego; Friday, 9:40 p.m.

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Dodgers bring 1-0 series lead over Tigers into game 2

Detroit Tigers (0-1) vs. Los Angeles Dodgers (3-0) Los Angeles; Friday, 10:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Jack Flaherty (0-0); Dodgers: Yoshinobu Yamamoto (1-0, 1.80 ERA, 0.

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Rays start season at home against the Rockies

Colorado Rockies vs. Tampa Bay Rays Tampa, Florida; Friday, 4:10 p.m.

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