Colt Emerson, Mariners nearing $95 million extension, a record for MLB prospect before debut
It may not be long before the 20-year-old is given a chance to help the Mariners attempt to secure a second straight division title.
Derek Shelton’s ejection highlights thought process, tricky nature of life with ABS system
They have a 64 percent success rate on an MLB-high 11 ABS challenges issued but, like everyone else, they're still figuring out the nuance.
Dodgers will go 162-0, and more overreactions. Plus: Your Hope-O-Meter results
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Twins notes: Leadoff options, early lineup leanings and prospect watching in St. Paul
New manager Derek Shelton's notable lineup choices from the Twins' opening series and a Triple-A St. Paul roster stacked with prospects.
So far, MLB’s highly-riveting ABS is proving to be a good call
ABS is already introducing new forms of scrutiny, new ways to talk baseball and new strategies to debate.
Royce Lewis paves way for Twins’ first victory with homer, key stolen base
Nothing was easy about the Twins' first win of the season, but their gritty effort earned them the victory.
Orioles nearing extension with Shane Baz, a key offseason acquisition: Source
Baz was one of the Orioles' marquee offseason acquisitions, coming to the team in a trade with the Rays.
Joe Ryan’s sharp outing might signal start of the end of his Twins tenure
Ryan struck out seven and limited the Orioles to three runners in 5 1/3 scoreless innings, but the Twins lost 2-1.
Tyler O’Neill’s historic Opening Day home run streak ends
O’Neill’s streak shattered the previous record, which was held by three catchers: Todd Huntley, Gary Carter and Yogi Berra.
Let’s talk about that Netflix debut. Plus: Padres for $3.5 BILLION?!
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