Associated Press www.espn.com CLEARWATER, Fla. — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins needs surgery for a torn ACL after injuring his left knee Thursday fielding a grounder in a spring training game and is expected to miss a significant amount of time. The Phillies did not say when Hoskins would […]
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Kershaw ‘excited’ with Urias in line to start Dodgers’ opener
Associated Press www.espn.com GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Julio Urias is lined up to pitch for the Los Angeles Dodgers on Opening Day — and that’s just fine with teammate Clayton Kershaw. Los Angeles manager Dave Roberts hasn’t announced his scheduled starter for March 30 against Arizona. Roberts, however, told reporters Tuesday […]
Phillies, for now, won’t put Bryce Harper on 60-day IL
Associated Press www.espn.com The Philadelphia Phillies are leaving open the possibility for Bryce Harper to return to their lineup much sooner than the All-Star break, but that doesn’t necessarily mean a quicker-than-expected return for the slugger from reconstructive right elbow surgery. While Harper will begin the season on the injured […]
Marlins’ Skip Schumaker not worried after Cueto skips session
Associated Press www.espn.com The Miami Marlins are being cautious with veteran right-hander Johnny Cueto, who is dealing with arm soreness just over a week before the start of the regular season. First-year manager Skip Schumaker didn’t seem concerned Tuesday when explaining why Cueto didn’t do his scheduled work on a […]
Phillies release 2013 No. 1 overall pick Mark Appel
Associated Press www.espn.com Mark Appel, the No. 1 draft pick in 2013, finally made his big league debut last season, just shy of his 31st birthday. The right-hander is now without a team again. Appel was released Monday by the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies. He had an 11.12 ERA […]