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• AL West Notes: Alvarez, McCormick, Sborz, Drury
Yordan Alvarez’s status is the biggest question mark facing the Astros as the postseason begins, but manager Joe Espada said Alvarez will take batting practice tomorrow. “That’s a really good sign. Just the fact that he’s able to hit and rotate and do stuff that a couple days ago I thought he wasn’t going to…...2024See more articles Yordan Alvarez latest news
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• AL West Notes: Alvarez, Santos, Scherzer, Gamel
Yordan Alvarez left today’s 9-8 Astros loss to the Angels due to a right knee contusion, and manager Joe Espada said after the game (to The Athletic’s Chandler Rome and other reporters) that the slugger is “pretty sore” and will undergo testing. While sliding into second base during a third-inning double, Alvarez banged his knee…...2024Continue with Yordan Alvarez latest news
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• Astros manager Joe Espada calls for Roberto Clemente's No. 21 to be retired league-wide: 'An MLB celebration'Jackie Robinson's No. 42 is the only number retired across the league...2024Read about Roberto Clemente headline news -
• The Opener: Altuve, Rocker, Yankees, Red Sox
With just 17 days until the regular season comes to a close, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world today: 1: Altuve day-to-day: Astros second baseman Jose Altuve was pulled from yesterday’s game due to what the club described as right side tightness. Manager Joe Espada told reporters…...2024Click for news about Red Sox latest news
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• Astros’ Luis Garcia Will Not Return This Season
Astros starter Luis Garcia will not make it back this season, manager Joe Espada told the team’s beat (X link via The Athletic’s Chandler Rome). Garcia has hit a few snags in his build-up from last May’s Tommy John procedure. The righty will resume throwing this weekend but is no longer pursuing a 2024 comeback; he’ll…...2024See also Luis Garcia headline news
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• AL Notes: Verlander, Garcia, Buxton, Paddack, Rangers, Skubal
Justin Verlander “felt strong” during a bullpen session today in Houston, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle), which should line Verlander up to return to the rotation on Wednesday when the Astros face the Red Sox. A neck strain has kept Verlander from pitching in the majors since…...2024See more articles Justin Verlander news
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• Astros starter faces setback in rehab from Tommy John surgeryAstros manager Joe Espada told reporters that Luis Garcia is “feeling a little bit sore.”...2024See more articles Tommy John injuries -
• Astros Notes: McCullers, Bloss, Verlander
Lance McCullers Jr.’s return from last year’s flexor surgery hit a snag. Manager Joe Espada told reporters this afternoon the team was pausing the righty’s throwing program after he experienced arm soreness coming out of his recent bullpen sessions (link via Chandler Rome of the Athletic). The team didn’t provide much detail, as Espada noted…...2024Visit the page Lance McCullers availability report
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• Astros' injured stars not likely to return before All-Star breakAstros manager Joe Espada offered a disappointing, if not entirely surprising, injury update regarding two of his biggest stars....2024 -
• AL West Notes: Tucker, Verlander, Bloss, Woo, Jung
Astros manager Joe Espada offered a disappointing, if not entirely surprising, injury update regarding two of his biggest stars. Speaking to reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle) ahead of today’s contest in Toronto, the skipper acknowledged that neither Kyle Tucker nor Justin Verlander is likely to return from the IL before the All-Star break.…...2024See also Matt Kawahara injury report
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctorGary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Two major injuries hit the Dodgers over the weekend. Another week, another gambling scandal. Snoop Dogg starts broadcasting. And other news from MLB. Good morning. We’re going to start with the butcher’s bill, because it’s really expensive today. Especially for the Dodgers. Shortstop Mookie Betts broke his left hand when he was hit with a pitch in Sunday’...2024Click for news about Mookie Betts injuries -
• The Opener: Tucker, Padres, MLBTR Chat
As the 2024 regular season continues, here are three things we’ll be keeping an eye on around the baseball world throughout the day today: 1. Tucker nursing injury: Astros outfielder Kyle Tucker exited yesterday’s win over the Cardinals after fouling a ball off of his shin. Manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Chandler Rome of…...2024Check it out Kyle Tucker injury status
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• J.P. France Facing Notable Absence Due To Shoulder Injury
Astros right-hander J.P. France is dealing with a shoulder injury and is going to be out “a while,” per reporting from Chandler Rome of The Athletic. Rome adds in a post on X that manager Joe Espada told SportsTalk 790 that France has been shut down with “right shoulder soreness” and will be sent for…...2024Continue with Chandler Rome injury update
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• Astros' Framber Valdez scratched from start due to elbow sorenessWhile the club is in Arlington to face the Rangers, Valdez is in Houston to meet with team doctors, manager Joe Espada said....2024See more articles Framber Valdez injury report -
• AL West Notes: Verlander, García, Santos, Brash, Sasaki
A pair of Astros starting pitchers are making progress on their way back from injuries. Justin Verlander spoke to reporters (including Chandler Rome of The Athletic) after a successful batting practice session against live hitters on Monday. He believes his next step will be a minor league rehab assignment. Manager Joe Espada provided a similar…...2024Check it out Justin Verlander availability report
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in TexasPhoto by Bailey Orr/Texas Rangers/Getty Images The defending champion Rangers and the relentless Astros dominate the division’s focus, but keep an eye on Seattle. The 2023 American League season came down to a Lone Star State Showdown in the Championship Series. Amazingly, the Houston Astros were back in the LCS for the seventh year in a row, one shy of the record held by the ‘90s Atlanta ...2024Visit the page Houston Astros injuries
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"Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy pulled himself from a minor league game after 43 pitches due to pain in his right elbow, manager Joe Espada told reporters (X link via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle)." - 2023
"Astros bench coach Joe Espada has received an interview in the club’s managerial search, GM Dana Brown confirmed this afternoon (link via Chandler Rome of the Athletic)." - 2022
"It will be Lopez’s 25th year with the franchise, and comes shortly after bench coach Joe Espada’s reported agreement with the franchise." - 2021
"The Mets’ managerial search has moved on to the next stage, with Buck Showalter and Joe Espada making up the field of known final candidates, as per Ken Davidoff and Joel Sherman of The New York Post." - 2020
"Joe Espada will stay on in that role as part of Baker’s staff, Brian McTaggart of MLB." - 2018
"The Rangers also interviewed Cubs bench coach Brandon Hyde and Astros bench coach Joe Espada this week as they begin the search for a replacement for Jeff Banister." - 2017
"Yankees manager Joe Girardi and third-base coach Joe Espada opened the postseason with an impassioned plea to help the people of Puerto Rico rise up following the devastation of Hurricane Maria, each wearing black T-shirts bearing the phrase, "Puerto Rico se levanta." - 2015
"Mark Teixeira's temper flared in full view of the cameras on Monday, as the Yankees first baseman said he heard third-base coach Joe Espada tell him to go "easy, easy" before being thrown out at home plate on a Chase Headley single to center field in the eighth inning."
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• Astros' injured stars not likely to return before All-Star break
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• AL West Notes: Tucker, Verlander, Bloss, Woo, Jung
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
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• The Final Countdown- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 18, 2024
If you are of a certain age, the title of this report likely prompted fanfare from the 1986 Europe song appearing in your mind. If it doesn't come to you, that's what the Internet is for. We are now a couple of days away from games that count being played in Seoul. For teams that aren't the Dodgers and Padres, we are about 10 days away from Opening Day. Late drafts are happening every day and it...2024See more Kyle Stowers salary rumors
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• Royals Rumblings - News for November 13, 2023Photo by Jason Hanna/MLB Photos via Getty Images Some Royals prospects win a championship. Royals players won the Arizona Fall League title with Angel Zerpa pitching in the championship game. Zerpa saved his best Fall League start for last, twirling three scoreless innings of one-hit ball while punching out six Peoria batters and landing 31 of his 45 pitches for strikes. His only blemish w...2023See also MLB Photos salary -
• Outside The Confines: Warming up the Hot StovePhoto by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images The Astros have a new manager. There’s lots of anticipation for the free agent market this winter. And other news from around MLB. Congratulations to James Triantos, who was named “Offensive Player of the Year” in the Arizona Fall League. Also, the Cubs have released the following minor leaguers: RHP Derek Casey, RHP Michael McAvene, RHP Anthony...2023Continue with Hot Stove salary rumors -
• Braves News: Ron Washington rumors, minor league free agents, and moreRobert Edwards-USA TODAY Sports Atlanta Braves news and notes from Tuesday Major League Baseball’s offseason continues, and we have already seen plenty of players and coaches make the switch to new clubs. After relieving their former manager of his duties in October, the Los Angeles Angels are on the hunt for a new skipper. Atlanta Braves third base coach Ron Washington’s name has emerged ...2023See more articles Atlanta Braves -
• Weekend Rumblings - News for October 28, 2023Photo by Ed Zurga/Getty Images Daniel Lynch IV is back on the bump. Jonathan Mayo writes about Daniel Lynch IV making a start in the Arizona Fall League. “I’m going to go and try to get some innings in the Dominican Winter League, so I just stopped by here to get a game in,” said Lynch, who allowed a run on four hits and one walk while striking out five over three innings. “I’ve been throw...2023Continue with Jonathan Mayo salary -
• Joe Espada To Remain In Houston
Astros Bench Coach Joe Espada will return to Houston for the 2023 season, reports Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. Espada had recently interviewed with both the Marlins and the White Sox in their managerial searches but did not receive either role. A second-round pick in the 1996 draft by the Athletics, Espada played nine minor league…...2022See also Mark Feinsand contract
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• The Final Countdown- Fantasy Baseball Draft Prep- March 18, 2024
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• Braves Notes: Starting Pitching Speculation, Eric Young Sr leaving for Angels, moreMark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports Could the Braves make a big splash to help out their starting pitching? Though it is steal early in the offseason, for most teams, it is pretty well known what they are looking to add to their rosters in the coming weeks and months. And for many teams, a big need is pitching, including the Atlanta Braves. As a result, with the demand for quality pitching p...2023Continue with Atlanta Braves statistics -
• Soxivus 2022: The Calling of the Managers
The most popular candidate bandied about around the majors, Joe Espada, is also the top pick among South Side Sox writers. | Bob Levey/Getty Images What happens when South Side Sox writers pick their dream managers for the White Sox? Read and see Welcome to a second year of Soxivus! A year ago, on the heels of a fun and successful season, Tommy Barbee nonetheless had the idea to adopt Fes...2022See more Side Sox statistics
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• White Sox 2, Astros 0: The Jonathan Cannon GameJonathan Cannon earned his first major league victory, and it was a gem. | @WhiteSox/Twitter Jonathan Cannon dominates Houston I would be remiss to not start this recap with the news of Hall-of-Famer Willie Mays passing away this afternoon. Mays was the best to play the game. Dante Jones penned a beautiful tribute to Mays after the news was broken. It is with great sadness that we annou...2024Continue with White Sox -
• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
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• Athletics manager search: Mark Kotsay, Joe Espada, Will Venable among A's candidates, per report
The A's have six candidates for their managerial job at the moment...2021Click for news about Mark Kotsay
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• Announcements About Coaches, From The Yankees & From The White House
As you may know, the Yankees announced their complete coaching staff yesterday, for the 2016 season: After a two year stint with the Arizona Diamond backs, Mike Harkey will return to his role as bullpen coach in the Bronx. Larry Rothschild will be back for another year as pitching coach. Alan Cockrell has been promoted from assistant hitting coach to hitting coach, with Marcus Thames being sl...2015See more Larry Rothschild
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• Omar Lopez To Remain With The Astros
Astros’ first base coach Omar Lopez will return to the coaching staff next season, per Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. It will be Lopez’s 25th year with the franchise, and comes shortly after bench coach Joe Espada’s reported agreement with the franchise. Lopez played three seasons of minor league baseball with the White Sox and the…...2022See more articles Brian McTaggart
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• Joe Espada To Remain In Houston
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• Astros Have Interviewed Joe Espada In Managerial Search
Astros bench coach Joe Espada has received an interview in the club’s managerial search, GM Dana Brown confirmed this afternoon (link via Chandler Rome of the Athletic). That’s no surprise considering he has been viewed by many as the logical choice to replace Dusty Baker atop the Houston dugout. Espada has never managed in the…...2023Click for news about Dana Brown
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• Tex heated after mistake by third-base coach
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• Tex heated after mistake by third-base coach
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• Buck Showalter, Joe Espada Among Finalists For Mets’ Managerial Job
The Mets’ managerial search has moved on to the next stage, with Buck Showalter and Joe Espada making up the field of known final candidates, as per Ken Davidoff and Joel Sherman of The New York Post. It isn’t known if a third candidate could also still be in the mix, or if Showalter and…...2021Check it out Buck Showalter
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• Michael Brantley Going For Second Opinion On Injured Shoulder
The Astros have been without Michael Brantley for six weeks, and there’s no clear timetable for his potential return. Acting manager Joe Espada told reporters this afternoon that the veteran outfielder was currently away from the team as he sought a second opinion on his injured right shoulder (via Chandler Rome of the Houston Chronicle). Espada…...2022Read about Michael Brantley
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• Astros Reportedly Complete Managerial Search, Expected To Promote Joe Espada
Per reports from USA Today’s Bob Nightengale and Jim Bowden of The Athletic, the Astros have concluded their managerial search and are expected to promote bench coach Joe Espada to the role, replacing retired skipper Dusty Baker. Nightengale suggests the club is expected to make an official announcement tomorrow regarding Espada’s promotion. More to come…...2023Check it out Bob Nightengale
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• White Sox 2, Astros 0: The Jonathan Cannon Game
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• Dana Brown, Joe Espada Discuss Astros First Base Plans
After the Astros released veteran first baseman Jose Abreu yesterday, the move left a clear hole in the club’s lineup at first base. Both GM Dana Brown and manager Joe Espada have since spoken to media about the club’s plans at the position, as relayed by Matt Young of the Houston Chronicle. As noted by…...2024Visit the page Dana Brown
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• Cristian Javier Day-To-Day With Forearm Discomfort
Cristian Javier was set to throw a bullpen session today in advance of his next scheduled start on Tuesday, but Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle) that “a little forearm discomfort” led to Javier’s bullpen being scrapped. The right-hander was deemed as day to day for now, though…...2024Visit the page Cristian Javier
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• Astros Place Cristian Javier On 15-Day Injured List
Right-hander Cristian Javier has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Nationals this afternoon and will be placed on the injured list, Astros manager Joe Espada told reporters (including Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). Right-hander Hunter Brown will take the ball against the Nationals this afternoon in Javier’s stead, while righty Spencer Arrighetti…...2024Read about Cristian Javier
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• Justin Verlander Scheduled To Begin Rehab Assignment On Sunday
Astros right-hander Justin Verlander began this year on the injured list but is nearing a return. Manager Joe Espada told members of the beat, including Chandler Rome of The Athletic, that Verlander will throw a bullpen tomorrow and is scheduled to make a rehab start for Triple-A Sugar Land on Sunday if the bullpen goes…...2024See more Justin Verlander
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• AL West Notes: Verlander, García, Santos, Brash, Sasaki
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• Jose Urquidy Being Evaluated For Elbow Injury; Astros Remain In Market For Starting Pitching
Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy pulled himself from a minor league game after 43 pitches due to pain in his right elbow, manager Joe Espada told reporters (X link via Matt Kawahara of the Houston Chronicle). He’d been scheduled to throw around 60 pitches. It’s a concerning development for a Houston club that will see Justin…...2024Visit the page Jose Urquidy
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• Team Offense, Houston Astros
The 2024 series on team offense continues with the Houston Astros. The Astros finished fifth in the Majors and third in the American League in 2023 with 5.10 runs scored per game. This season I am using FanGraphs Roster Resource Depth Charts* as the source of default lineups. That Joe Espada batting order is plugged […]...2024See also Houston Astros
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• Astros Notes: Verlander, France, Framber, Bullpen
Astros camp kicked off last week with the revelation that right-handers Justin Verlander and J.P. France were both slightly behind schedule due to shoulder troubles. Both, however, have been progressing nicely over the past week-plus. Verlander tossed a bullpen session today, after which manager Joe Espada told reporters he’s “encouraged” with his ace’s progression fromR...2024See more Justin Verlander
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• Outside The Confines: Somebody call a doctor
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• 2024 AL West preview: The tussle in Texas
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• Braves Notes: Starting Pitching Speculation, Eric Young Sr leaving for Angels, more
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• White Sox managerial buzz, part whatever
Oh boy. | Patrick Gorski-USA TODAY Sports With Joe Espada reported out, is there no place like home for Ozzie Guillén? There were several managerial openings as the 2022 MLB season wrapped up. The White Sox, Royals, Marlins, Rangers, Blue Jays, and Phillies were all looking to find the perfect fit. Since that time, only the Royals and White Sox openings still remain. The Rangers hired Br...2022See also White Sox gossip
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• Managerial mayhem
Ozzie Guillén has either been interviewed for the White Sox job, will get an interview, or is being kept out of the loop by the front office — it’s anybody’s guess! | Quinn Harris/Getty Images The White Sox skipper search drags on, and fans are left to decipher the mixed messages When Tony La Russa announced he would not be returning as the White Sox skipper for the 2023 season, GM Rick Ha...2022Click for news about Ozzie Guillén rumors
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• Cub Tracks weekend edition
Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Recent #Cubs,#MLB, and #MiLB news you can use, four days a week. We have a little news and a passel of speculation. Welcome to today’s edition of Cub Tracks news and notes™, a greatest-hits collection of Chicago-style beat writers and bloggers, ground from #Cubs, #MiLB, and #MLB baseball, overheated, and then cold-brewed overnight for maximum flavor. I ...2022Continue with Cub Tracks whispers
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• Joe Espada is the best option for Chicago White Sox manager
It won’t be shocking if the Chicago White Sox hires their next manager relatively soon. The first manager domino already fell when the Texas Rangers hired Bruce Bochy on Friday. Now, you can expect the other vacancies to start filling up soon. Certainly, it would make it easier to conduct business during the offseason if […] Joe Espada is the best option for Chicago White Sox manager -...2022See more articles White Sox buzz
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• Postseason Gamethread: Padres at Phillies (NLCS Game 3)
“I’m baaaaaaaaaaack!” | Chris Sweda/Chicago Tribune/Tribune News Service via Getty Images But really, you’d rather talk about the recent crazy run of White Sox manager rumors and SoxFest cancellation, right? Even though the White Sox are not in the postseason, there was a bit of official news, and plenty of scuttlebutt tossed about today. First of all, as reported by Scott Merkin, there w...2022Check it out Chris Sweda Chicago whispers
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• Astros bench coach Joe Espada to remain in role on Dusty Baker’s staff
The Astros have a new manager in Dusty Baker, whom they hired Wednesday, but they’ll have the same bench coach in 2020. Joe Espada will stay on in that role as part of Baker’s staff, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com tweets. Expectations are that Baker will add one coach from outside the organization, though, per Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic. At this late stage of the offseason, it would’ve been difficu...2020See more Dusty Baker scandal
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• Dusty Baker: Astros have not contacted me about their managerial opening
The Astros’ sign-stealing scandal has sent shock waves through the baseball world, including three managerial vacancies in less than four days. With A.J. Hinch, Alex Cora and now Carlos Beltran out of work, the Astros, Red Sox and Mets are all looking for new managers less than a month before the start of spring training. Here’s the latest on the three openings… Even though Dusty Baker had expres...2020Visit the page Dusty Baker
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