Adam Wainwright was in line for his seventh opening day start. Instead, the veteran St. Louis Cardinals right-hander will begin what’s slated to be his final season on the injured list with a groin injury. Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol told reporters Thursday before St. Louis’ spring training game against the […]
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Japan’s winning WBC team drops in on Prime Minister Kishida
TOKYO (AP) — Prime Minister Fumio Kishida might have had his most enjoyable day in office on Thursday when Japan’s winning World Baseball Classic team paid a visit. Kishida was beaming when a gold medal from the winning team was placed around his neck, and he also received a large […]
Nadel to miss start of 29th season as lead on Rangers radio
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Hall of Fame broadcaster Eric Nadel said Wednesday he will miss the start of his 29th season as the lead voice on Texas Rangers radio broadcasts while getting treatment for some mental health issues. “As many of you know, for years I have been an advocate […]
Astros star Altuve has surgery on broken thumb, a WBC injury
Houston Astros star Jose Altuve had surgery Wednesday on his broken right thumb, an injury that occurred in the World Baseball Classic and will significantly delay the second baseman’s 2023 debut. The Astros announced that the 32-year-old Altuve had the procedure done in Houston and will stay there to begin […]
Roger Clemens will be an analyst for ESPN on opening day
Roger Clemens will be an analyst for ESPN when the defending World Series champion Houston Astros host the Chicago White Sox on opening day. Clemens made four appearances on last year’s KayRod Cast with Michael Kay and Alex Rodriguez. He will be stepping in on March 30 for David Cone, […]