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Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the White Sox — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the Chicago White Sox. — Gallo went 2 for 20 in nine Cactus League games with Chicago in spring training, striking out 11 times.
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White Sox release slugger Joey Gallo after spring struggles — GLENDALE, Ariz. — Joey Gallo has been released by the Chicago White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games with the team. — The White Sox announced the move Sunday. The first baseman/outfielder was in camp on a minor league contract.
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Times of India:
Aaron Judge demands urgent move as Yankees struggle to secure $56M star pitcher Sandy Alcantara … Aaron Judge demands urgent move as Yankees struggle to secure $56M star pitcher Sandy Alcantara (Image Source: Judge-Alcantara/Instagram) — The New York Yankees are in trouble.
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Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez expected to miss four weeks after straining left oblique — Miami Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez is expected to miss four weeks after straining his left oblique. — The 27-year-old Sánchez was injured Thursday in a spring training game against Houston.
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Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants — TOKYO — Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night. — In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants …
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Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.
Greg Joyce / New York Post:
Clarke Schmidt scratched from spring start in latest worry for Yankees' beat-up rotation — Access the Yankees beat like never before — Join Post Sports+ for exciting subscriber-only features, including real-time texting with Greg Joyce about the inside buzz on the Yankees from spring training
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Rangers' Jon Gray fractures right wrist after being hit by line drive, manager Bruce Bochy says — SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray fractured his right wrist when he was hit by a line drive in a spring training game against Colorado, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters.
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Corey Seidman / NBC Sports Philadelphia:
Phillies' bullpen picture becoming clearer with 6 more spring cuts — The composition of the Phillies' season-opening bullpen became clearer on Saturday when they removed six more pitchers from their spring training roster. — Left-hander Nick Vespi and righties Koyo Aoyagi, Jose Cuas …
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Jeff Seidel / Detroit Free Press:
Why Detroit Tigers are trying Spencer Torkelson in right field — CLEARWATER, Fla. - Spencer Torkelson will do anything to make the Detroit Tigers roster and help the team win, even if that means trying a new position. — Torkelson, who has only played first base in the Major Leagues, is about to see some action in the outfield.
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Jen McCaffrey / New York Times:
Alex Cora on Rafael Devers' position quandary: ‘Time will help us.’ Plus, Wilyer Abreu cleared to play — JUPITER, Fla. — A day after Rafael Devers said he's willing to serve as the team's designated hitter, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was not ready to announce where Devers will play this season.
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Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows ruled out for Opening Day with nerve injury — The Detroit Tigers will be without their center fielder and leadoff hitter for Opening Day. — Parker Meadows — a key player who sparked last year's 31-11 run to the postseason …
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