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Yankees top SS prospect Volpe makes roster

ESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” Top prospect Anthony Volpe will start at shortstop for the New York Yankees after an undeniable spring-training performance vaulted him to the coveted job, the team announced on Sunday. Volpe, 21, will travel back to the Bronx on Wednesday and join the […]

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Phillies 1B Hoskins carted off with knee injury

Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field Thursday because of a noncontact injury to his left knee. Hoskins suffered the injury while attempting to field a grounder in the second inning of the Phillies’ spring training game against the Detroit Tigers. He was examined by team trainers and emergency medical personnel before leaving the field on […]

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Altuve has surgery; no activity at least 2 months

Houston Astros star second baseman Jose Altuve had surgery to repair a fractured right thumb and will not resume baseball activities for at least two months, general manager Dana Brown said Wednesday. Altuve, playing for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic, suffered the injury Saturday when he was drilled by a 96 mph fastball by Team USA pitcher Daniel Bard […]

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Ohtani K’s Trout for final out as Japan wins WBC

ESPN MLB insider Author of “The Arm: Inside the Billion-Dollar Mystery of the Most Valuable Commodity in Sports” MIAMI — The dream matchup happened. Ninth inning. Two outs. One-run game. The best player on the planet, Shohei Ohtani, on the mound for Japan. His teammate and good friend, Mike Trout, at the plate for Team USA. The count went full. […]

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