Robert Gsellman is ready to show off a new weapon in his arsenal this spring: a bat. The Mets pitcher underwent surgery last October to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder and can now swing a bat after spending the first two months of his major league career resigned to bunting and taking pitches.
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A look at the NL East at the start of spring training
In this May 24, 2016, file photo, then-Toronto Blue Jays pitcher R.A. Dickey delivers against the New York Yankees during the first inning of a baseball game in New York. Former NL Cy Young Award winner R.A. Dickey signed with the the Atlanta Braves on a one-year contract in the off-season, as the team added a 42-year-old knuckleballer to a thin rotation as the team moves into a new ballpark.
Youthful A’s rotation key to club’s success in 2017
A key to the Oakland Athletics’ young and relatively inexperienced starting rotation will be to consistently get the ball to the bullpen with a lead or a tie. If that happens, a number of late-inning specialists figure to be able to close out games on a regular basis.
Mark Melancon throws to Buster Posey on Day 1 with Giants
… rate monitor under his uniform around his rib area while he pitches. In fact, he asked his share of questions about sports science – his passion that goes hand in hand with pitching at his peak – when deciding to sign with San Francisco during the …
David Wright’s Opening Day reality: I can only hope and work
David Wright speaks in few absolutes these days, a man who has been humbled by his body in recent years. The 34-year-old Mets captain stands at a crossroads in his career, after a second significant injury in as many seasons left him sidelined for most of 2016.
Royals reliever to miss eight weeks after falling through the roof of his barn
At the outset, let us be thankful that Kansas City Royals reliever Brian Flynn is OK. He has some broken ribs and other injuries and should be back in the Royals bullpen and ready for action sometime in the season’s first month.
Blue Jays right-hander Joe Biagini weighs in on high-five from Fallon
Blue Jays pitcher Joe Biagini made a name for himself last year with his sarcastically awkward personality. Even high-profile talk show hosts took notice.
Indians, LHP Narveson agree to minor league contract
Narveson, who was on Miami’s opening-day roster last season, will be at spring training with the AL champions this week in Goodyear, Arizona. The 35-year-old has a 30-19 major league record in 118 games .
Indians, LHP Narveson agree to minor league contract
Narveson, who was on Miami’s opening-day roster last season, will be at spring training with the AL champions this week in Goodyear, Arizona. The 35-year-old has a 30-19 major league record in 118 games .
Bronson Arroyo gets chance with Reds to try to pitch
The Cincinnati Reds are giving Bronson Arroyo a chance to find out whether he can still pitch more than two years after Tommy John surgery derailed his career.
Diamondbacks report with essentially same team as in 2016
The Arizona Diamondbacks reported to spring training on Monday with a roster not a whole lot different than last season’s. With new general manager Mike Hazen and manager Torey Lovullo at the helm, the Diamondbacks are planning to give their young players another shot to turn the organization around.
Giants notes: A major extension might have to wait for Madison Bumgarner
Madison Bumgarner of the San Francisco Giants celebrates a 3-0 win over the New York Mets during their National League Wild Card game. Madison Bumgarner tows his horse trailer to town.
Jake Odorizzi, Michael Wacha go to arbitration
In this Sunday, July 3, 2016, file photo, St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Michael Wacha pumps his fist after getting Milwaukee Brewers’ Aaron Hill to ground into a double play to end the top of the fifth inning of a baseball game in St. Louis. Jake Odorizzi of Tampa Bay and Wacha of St. Louis have gone to salary arbitration and are among six first-time eligible starting pitchers who could get decisions Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017.
Deputies nab wanted fugitives in Upstate
CarInsurance.com has released it’s list of the most favorite and least favorite license plates in America. Here’s the top 10 on either end of the list.
Lyons optimistic about early return to Cardinals
Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons winds up in the 5th inning of a game on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis. Photo by Christian Gooden, cgooden@post-dispatch.com Cardinals relief pitcher Tyler Lyons winds up in the 5th inning of a game on Tuesday, May 24, 2016, against the Chicago Cubs at Busch Stadium in St. Louis.
Pitcher Odorizzi, Rays take salary dispute to arbitration
Eligible for arbitration for the first time, Odorizzi asked arbitrators Edna Francis, Margaret Brogan and James Oldham for a raise from $520,700 to $4.1 million. The Rays argued during Monday’s hearing that he should be paid $3,825,000.
Padres roster review: Hunter Renfroe
… (71) hits an eighth inning grand slam home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Petco Park. (Jake Roth / USA Today Sports) The Padres are partnering with a longtime sponsor Sycuan Casino in an attempt to access a potential new market – Chargers …
Tampa Bay Rays Brad Miller Not Thrilled About Move to Second
In his year with the Tampa Bay Rays, Brad Miller has already had three primary positions. Understandably, he is not enthused with his latest shift around the diamond.
Chicago Cubs News: Cubs catching situation; Travis Wood return?
The Chicago Cubs have an interesting situation behind the plate. While Willson Contreras established himself as the No.
Non-roster invitees to watch in the National League West
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San Francisco Giants Spring Training Preview: Catchers
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The Cubs will start the season with a healthy Kyle
USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz break down the important story lines to play out under the skies in Arizona and Florida. Spring training story lines: From the Cubs to the World Baseball Classic USA TODAY Sports’ Bob Nightengale and Jorge L. Ortiz break down the important story lines to play out under the skies in Arizona and Florida.
Sielski: Phils count on Kendrick, Saunders for veteran know-how
Mike Sielski has been a sports columnist at the Inquirer since September 2013. The Associated Press Sports Editors named him the top sports columnist in America in 2015.
World Ag Expo 2017 gearing up for 50th year
Two men in masks and hoodies robbed a Valero gas station in Caruthers at gunpoint on Thursday, Feb. 2. The incident happened just before 9 p.m. on the 2400 block of west Tahoe Avenue. Anyone with information should call Detective Carl Chalmers at 600-8174 or Crime Stoppers at 498-STOP.
10 things to know about Rangers before spring training: Who’s playing …
It’s time for that magical time of year where you renew your greatest love — no, not Valentine’s Day. Spring training starts this week.
Tampa Bay Rays Retrospective: Brandon Allen
Former Tampa Bay Rays player Brandon Allen turns 31 years old today. Let’s look back on his brief, but notable, time in Tampa Bay.
O’s expect familiar cast for spring
Orioles to welcome familiar cast for spring training The Baltimore Orioles expect to welcome back a familiar cast of characters for spring training. Check out this story on yorkdispatch.com: Mark Trumbo and the Baltimore Orioles agreed to a $37.5 million, three-year contract.
Retooled Cardinals have sights set on postseason return
It was one thing for many people to predict St. Louis would finish behind the Chicago Cubs in the National League Central Division before last season. It’s another matter entirely for the Cardinals heading into this spring training, knowing they are indeed the team doing the chasing of the defending World Series champions.
Collins: RailRiders’ Coaches Clinic necessary step to move NEPA baseball forward
… They tell you hitting that spheroid flying at you at 90 mph – or more – is the most difficult thing to do in sports. They say 90 percent of the game is half mental, and they tell you that in order to play faster, you have to slow things down. But …
How will the 25-man roster shape up?
The defending World Series champion Cubs don’t have any major roster decisions to make this spring, other than to figure out who will lead off and which relievers compose the bullpen. is a plus for manager Joe Maddon, who likes to move players around.
Washington Nationals: Is Bryce Harper The Best Right Fielder In NL East?
Aug 21, 2016; Atlanta, GA, USA; Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper watches his three run home run against the Atlanta Braves during the third inning at Turner Field. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports Today, our State of the NL East continues as we take a look at where Washington Nationals right fielder Bryce Harper ranks in the division As spring training gets closer and closer, we continue to rank the National League East by position.
Mariners constantly in motion with Jerry Dipoto in charge
The Seattle Mariners general manager is constantly tinkering, trying to create a club that can once again be a contender instead of an afterthought. That means during the 17 months that Dipoto has served as Seattle’s GM, the Mariners front office has been kept on its toes, constantly waiting for the next move.
Adam Rosales is mentor for Hawaiian high school shortstop
In this Feb. 7, 2017, photo provided by Josh Hansen, Eli Lai, right, and baseball coach Josh Hansen pose on the field at Kealakehe High School in Kailua-Kona, Hawaii. To Oakland Athletics infielder Adam Rosales, he’s “Hawaiian Eli.”
Mets spring training: 10 things to watch
The key to the Mets this season? Health. Bartolo Colon was a big departure, but the roster is still nearly the same as it was in October.
NL West teams at the start of spring training
In this Oct. 18, 2016, file photo, Los Angeles Dodgers’ Corey Seager hits an RBI single during the third inning of Game 3 of the National League baseball championship series against the Chicago Cubs, in Los Angeles. After coming within two games of reaching the World Series, the Dodgers had a simple plan going into the offseason: keep their roster intact and make a couple of additions.
Another off-season overhaul as Mariners head to Arizona
In this Sept. 17, 2016, file photo, Arizona Diamondbacks’ Jean Segura watches the flight of his home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the first inning of a baseball game in Phoenix.
NL East teams at the start of spring training
A team-by-team look at the National League East entering spring training, including key players each club acquired and lost, and dates of the first workout for pitchers and catchers, and the full squad: Going campin’: After winning the NL East for the third time in five years, and once again losing their opening playoff series, the Nationals made just a couple of significant off-season additions. Instead, GM Mike Rizzo brings his team to its new spring training facility counting on the returning core to be productive, including RHPs Max Scherzer and Stephen Strasburg , RF Bryce Harper , and INFs Daniel Murphy and Anthony Rendon.
NL Central teams at the start of spring training
In this July 7, 2016, file photo, Chicago Cubs’ Kris Bryant scores on a single hit by Ben Zobrist during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, in Chicago.
Colorado Rockies: 3 Things You Should Know on February 10
… off right. Along with looking at the other teams in the National League West, the Associated Press wrote (and Fox Sports published) this look at the Rockies heading into the season. Spoiler alert: There are a lot of good things said about the team …
Rank the MLB
… miles from Boston the stadium is crawling with fans like cockroaches. This is the biggest bandwagon fanbase in all of sports. 29) San Diego Padres – The most nondescript team in all of major pro sports. Their lack of identity actually somehow makes …