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Mets designate Darin Ruf for assignment
Mets designate Darin Ruf for assignment

The Mets have designated Darin Ruf for assignment.

5 Yankees storylines to watch as 2023 MLB season begins
5 Yankees storylines to watch as 2023 MLB season begins

From an Aaron Judge repeat to Carlos Rodon's acclimation to New York, here are the top five Yankees storylines to watch this season

5 Mets storylines to watch as 2023 MLB season begins
5 Mets storylines to watch as 2023 MLB season begins

Here are five big Mets storylines to watch as the 2023 MLB season begins.

Phillies opening day roster may be set after apparent final cuts of camp
Phillies opening day roster may be set after apparent final cuts of camp

The Phillies' opening day roster has come into focus after their apparent final cuts of spring training. By Corey Seidman

2023 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals official hat revealed, get yours now before the NFL Draft
2023 NFL draft: Arizona Cardinals official hat revealed, get yours now before the NFL Draft

Get ready to welcome the newest #Cardinals players with the official 2023 NFL Draft Hat:

ICYMI in Mets Land: Roster decisions galore; Justin Verlander makes final spring start
ICYMI in Mets Land: Roster decisions galore; Justin Verlander makes final spring start

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Sunday, in case you missed it.

Roger Clemens talks MLB
Roger Clemens talks MLB's new rules, Baseball Hall of Fame and father-son strikeout record

Roger Clemens was recently sitting around with Hall of Famer Greg Maddux, talking about the state of the game and new rules.

Anthony Volpe has won New York Yankees
Anthony Volpe has won New York Yankees' shortstop job. Here's why that makes the team so excited.

Nobody's expecting Anthony Volpe to be Derek Jeter, but for the first time in a more than a quarter century, the Yankees have a homegrown shortstop.

Plaschke: Dodgers open season unsettled and uncertain. And that
Plaschke: Dodgers open season unsettled and uncertain. And that's a good thing

The Dodgers have been a virtual lock to make the postseason the last 10 years. This season? Nothing is a given and that might make it fun.

What will Miguel Cabrera
What will Miguel Cabrera's final season bring? Ranking finales of 32 3,000-hit club members

What will Miguel Cabrera's final season with the Detroit Tigers bring? Here's how the 32 other members of the 3,000-hit club fared in their finales.

Braves rookies get rotation spots with Wright headed to IL
Braves rookies get rotation spots with Wright headed to IL

The Atlanta Braves will open the season with two rookie left-handers in their rotation while giving Kyle Wright more time to prepare for his first start.

Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe makes 2023 Opening Day roster
Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe makes 2023 Opening Day roster

Yankees top prospect Anthony Volpe has made the 2023 Opening Day roster.

Mets takeaways from Sunday
Mets takeaways from Sunday's tie with Marlins, including Justin Verlander's final start of spring

The Mets tied the Miami Marlins, 3-3, on Sunday in their final spring training game.

Mike Trout says WBC reminded him
Mike Trout says WBC reminded him 'how bad we want to get back to the playoffs'

Angels star Mike Trout says playing in the WBC was something he needed to experience, underlining how important it is for the Angels to make the playoffs.

Mets
Mets' Justin Verlander 'looking forward' to starting home opener, watching Max Scherzer on Opening Day

Justin Verlander spoke about the honor to start the Mets first home game and how excited he is to see Max Scherzer start on Opening Day.

Ja Morant with an and one vs the Atlanta Hawks
Ja Morant with an and one vs the Atlanta Hawks

Ja Morant (Memphis Grizzlies) with an and one vs the Atlanta Hawks, 03/26/2023

Desmond Bane with a 2-pointer vs the Atlanta Hawks
Desmond Bane with a 2-pointer vs the Atlanta Hawks

Desmond Bane (Memphis Grizzlies) with a 2-pointer vs the Atlanta Hawks, 03/26/2023

Nightengale
Nightengale's Notebook: Nine questions entering the 2023 MLB season

Opening Day has arrived, with all 30 teams scheduled to play Thursday, bringing a sense of euphoria from everywhere from Toronto to San Diego.

Odd sixth-inning gaffe highlights Giants
Odd sixth-inning gaffe highlights Giants' exhibition win vs. Athletics

Even the best officials make mistakes and the umpires during the Giants-Oakland Athletics exhibition Sunday had a bizarre gaffe in the sixth inning.

Mets vs Marlins Highlights: Justin Verlander walks four in final spring training game, Francisco Lindor stays hot | Mets Highlights
Mets vs Marlins Highlights: Justin Verlander walks four in final spring training game, Francisco Lindor stays hot | Mets Highlights

Justin Verlander allowed three runs and walked four batters over five innings of work in the Mets' final game of spring training on Sunday against the Marlins. Francisco Lindor stayed hot at the plate with an RBI single that tied the game at three, where the score would remain for the final four innings.

Jeurys Familia, Athletics agree to one-year contract for 2023 MLB season
Jeurys Familia, Athletics agree to one-year contract for 2023 MLB season

The Athletics brought a familiar face back to the bullpen for the 2023 MLB season after agreeing to terms with reliever Jeurys Familia on a one-year contract...

Offseason program, OTAs, minicamp schedules for NFC West
Offseason program, OTAs, minicamp schedules for NFC West

The NFL announced the offseason schedule for all 32 teams. Here are the schedules for the four teams in the NFC West.

Available free agents for Cardinals that make sense, have some connection
Available free agents for Cardinals that make sense, have some connection

These five players fill needs and have connections to either the Cardinals' coaching staff or front office.

Report: White Sox Opening Day roster will not include Leury García
Report: White Sox Opening Day roster will not include Leury García

Leury Garca is the White Sox' longest-tenured player and has played many positions over his 10-year career.

Teams interested in DeAndre Hopkins want Cardinals to come off asking price
Teams interested in DeAndre Hopkins want Cardinals to come off asking price

The Cardinals continue to seek "a Christian McCaffrey package" for the star receiver.

Dylan Bundy talks joining Mets, throws bullpen session on Sunday:
Dylan Bundy talks joining Mets, throws bullpen session on Sunday: 'I'm happy I found a home'

RHP Dylan Bundy almost went the entire offseason unsigned, but was reunited with Buck Showalter when the Mets brought him in on a minor league deal. Bundy met the media on Saturday to discuss how he ended up with the Mets, and tossed a bullpen session on Sunday.

Miguel Cabrera plays final spring training game in Detroit Tigers
Miguel Cabrera plays final spring training game in Detroit Tigers' 11-10 win over Rays

The Detroit Tigers scored with no outs in the ninth to finish the spring with a 11-10 win over the Tampa Bay Rays in Lakeland, Florida, on Sunday.

Detroit Tigers walk off 11-10 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays in spring finale: Game thread recap
Detroit Tigers walk off 11-10 win vs. Tampa Bay Rays in spring finale: Game thread recap

The Detroit Tigers host the Tampa Bay Rays at 1:05 p.m. Sunday, March 26, 2023, at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Florida.

Yankees takeaways from Sunday
Yankees takeaways from Sunday's game against Blue Jays, including Jhony Brito's perfect start

The Yankees defeated the Toronto Blue Jays 6-2 on Sunday afternoon.

How Joe Panik returned as Giants special assistant a year after retiring
How Joe Panik returned as Giants special assistant a year after retiring

Joe Panik retired after the 2021 MLB season but knew he still had more to give to the game. He returned to the Giants earlier this month as a coach in minor league camp.

Hayden Wesneski earns spot in Cubs
Hayden Wesneski earns spot in Cubs' rotation

Chicago Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski has won the team's competition for the fifth spot in the starting rotation, besting Javier Assad and Adrian Sampson.

Brandon Belt trolls ex-Giants teammate Brandon Crawford with video shout-out
Brandon Belt trolls ex-Giants teammate Brandon Crawford with video shout-out

Brandon Belt is in a different uniform these days, but he hasn't changed one bit.

Rookie phenom Jordan Walker breaks down after being told he
Rookie phenom Jordan Walker breaks down after being told he's made Cardinals' roster

After an impressive performance in spring training, Jordan Walker, 20, will make the jump from Class AA last year to the majors.

Forecasting Aaron Nola
Forecasting Aaron Nola's free-agent payday as contract talks with Phillies break off

As contract talks between Aaron Nola and the Phillies break off, let's take a look at how much money could be coming his way in free agency. By Corey Seidman

ICYMI in Mets Land: Brett Baty optioned, fifth-starter decision coming
ICYMI in Mets Land: Brett Baty optioned, fifth-starter decision coming 'shortly'

Here's what happened in Mets Land on Saturday, in case you missed it...

Buck Showalter says Tylor Megill will
Buck Showalter says Tylor Megill will 'help' Mets this season ahead of announcing fifth starter

The Mets will make an announcement about who will be New York's fifth starter "shortly," manager Buck Showalter said after Tylor Megill made his final start of spring training Saturday.

Will Angels make the playoffs? Don
Will Angels make the playoffs? Don't expect guarantees from GM Perry Minasian

Angels general manager Perry Minasian says he's been in baseball too long to make guarantees. The Angels haven't made the playoffs since 2014.

Column: Crespi High sophomore Diego Velazquez showing his potential on the mound and at plate
Column: Crespi High sophomore Diego Velazquez showing his potential on the mound and at plate

Sophomore pitcher and second baseman Diego Velazquez is showing signs of becoming a dominant player for Crespi High, thanks in part to his family.

Mets takeaways from Saturday
Mets takeaways from Saturday's 4-4 tie with Cardinals, including Tylor Megill's struggles with command

Tylor Megill struggled with his command and the Mets' bats were kept quiet at the plate in a 4-4 tie with the St. Louis Cardinals in their penultimate game of spring training.

Mets vs Cardinals Highlights: Francisco Lindor clubs two-run homer as Mets and Cardinals play 4-4 tie
Mets vs Cardinals Highlights: Francisco Lindor clubs two-run homer as Mets and Cardinals play 4-4 tie

With the Mets trailing 4-0, Francisco Lindor cut the deficit in half with a two-run shot in the sixth inning. In the eighth, Jose Peraza's two-out RBI double tied the game at 4-4, and the Mets dodged a Cardinals threat in the ninth to preserve the tie.

Todd Zeile not surprised that Brett Baty and Mark Vientos will start the season in Triple-A
Todd Zeile not surprised that Brett Baty and Mark Vientos will start the season in Triple-A

SNY Mets Analyst Todd Zeile reacts to the news that Brett Baty and Mark Vientos will start the season in Triple-A, and says that they shouldn't be disappointed because both young players need to be ready to get called up when needed.

Mets option Brett Baty, Mark Vientos to Triple-A
Mets option Brett Baty, Mark Vientos to Triple-A

Infield prospects Brett Baty and Mark Vientos will not be on the Mets' Opening Day roster and will begin the season in the minor leagues.

Mets GM Billy Eppler explains why Brett Baty and Mark Vientos were optioned to Triple-A | Mets News Conference
Mets GM Billy Eppler explains why Brett Baty and Mark Vientos were optioned to Triple-A | Mets News Conference

In this Mets news conference, GM Billy Eppler talks about the decision to option both Brett Baty and Mark Vientos to Triple-A Syracuse. In the case of Baty, Eppler referenced third basemen like Nolan Arenado, Rafael Devers and Austin Riley, who all played over 300 games at third base in the minor leagues, before establishing themselves as major league regulars. Eppler says the organization feels there's still room for development in both players but that, "they're only a phone call away."

Mock draft Saturday: Cardinals trade back twice in Round 1
Mock draft Saturday: Cardinals trade back twice in Round 1

See what happens when the Cardinals trade back twice in the first round and 4 times overall in the draft.

Giants
Giants' 2023 Opening Day roster projection: Bryce Johnson, Blake Sabol on team

With Opening Day less than a week away, Alex Pavlovic predicts which player will head to New York with the Giants next week.

Detroit Tigers prospect Parker Meadows hits 5th home run in 4-1 win over Toronto Blue Jays
Detroit Tigers prospect Parker Meadows hits 5th home run in 4-1 win over Toronto Blue Jays

Parker Meadows, already optioned to Triple-A, homered for the fifth time this spring as the Detroit Tigers took down the Toronto Blue Jays, 4-1.

Detroit Tigers, Parker Meadows blast Toronto Blue Jays, 4-1: Game thread recap
Detroit Tigers, Parker Meadows blast Toronto Blue Jays, 4-1: Game thread recap

The Detroit Tigers play their final road game of spring training against the Toronto Blue Jays at 6:07 p.m. Saturday in Dunedin, Florida.

Yanks pitcher Severino has lat strain, likely to start on IL
Yanks pitcher Severino has lat strain, likely to start on IL

Luis Severino has a low-grade lat strain, Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters, putting him at risk of starting the season on the injured list.

Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers - Game Highlights
Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Florida Panthers vs. New York Rangers, 03/25/2023

Mets sign Dylan Bundy to minor league contract
Mets sign Dylan Bundy to minor league contract

The New York Mets have signed RHP Dylan Bundy to a minor league contract.

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