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Archives for February 2023

AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal

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A person with knowledge of the deal says All-Star slugger Manny Machado has agreed to a new $350 million, 11-year contract that will keep him with the San Diego Padres through 2033. The person spoke to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because Machado must pass a physical before the deal is finalized. The deal was first reported by ESPN. Machado had said that after … [Read more...] about AP source: Machado, Padres agree to new $350M, 11-year deal

Justin Dirden and Will Wagner Lead the Astros to a 4-2 Win Over the Mets in 2023’s First SP Game

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Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports A win is better than a loss. In a game featuring very few opening-day roster players, the Astros came from behind to beat the Mets 4-2. A name vaguely familiar to long-time Astros fans was prominent in this game. Will Wagner, son of Astros great bullpen ace, Billy Wagner and making his first Spring Training appearance, was 2-2 with two … [Read more...] about Justin Dirden and Will Wagner Lead the Astros to a 4-2 Win Over the Mets in 2023’s First SP Game

Cardinals’ Marmol says umpire C.B. Bucknor ‘has zero class’

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St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said umpire C.B. Bucknor “has zero class” for refusing to shake his hand during the lineup card exchange at home plate before a game against the Washington Nationals. Marmol was seeing Bucknor for the first time since being ejected in a contentious dispute Aug. 21 in Arizona. Marmol called it a matter of respect. … [Read more...] about Cardinals’ Marmol says umpire C.B. Bucknor ‘has zero class’