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Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani to begin throwing program

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March 18 Los Angeles Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani will begin a throwing program that could allow him to be more than just a designated hitter this season. FULL STORY

Astros RHP Jose Urquidy (forearm) to open season on IL

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March 18 Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will begin the season on the injured list due to a right forearm strain. FULL STORY

Reds lose center fielder TJ Friedl (wrist) indefinitely

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March 18 The Cincinnati Reds have no timeline for the return of center fielder TJ Friedl, who fractured his right wrist while trying to make a diving catch in a game on Saturday in Goodyear, Ariz. FULL STORY

Report: Rays OF Josh Lowe (oblique) to start season on IL

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March 17 Tampa Bay Rays outfielder Josh Lowe will start the season on the injured list with an oblique injury, the Tampa Bay Times reported. FULL STORY

Cards tab RHP Miles Mikolas as Opening Day starter

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March 17 St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Miles Mikolas will be the team's starter for Opening Day in Los Angeles against the Dodgers on March 28, manager Oliver Marmol announced Sunday. FULL STORY

Pirates sign OF Michael A. Taylor to one-year deal

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March 16 The Pittsburgh Pirates added Gold Glove outfielder Michael A. Taylor on a one-year deal Saturday, with ESPN reporting the pact is worth $4 million. FULL STORY

Jim McAndrew, member of Miracle Mets, dies at 80

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March 16 Jim McAndrew, a member of the Miracle Mets of 1969, has died at age 80. FULL STORY

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole won't throw for 3-4 weeks

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March 16 New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole will not throw for three to four weeks in an effort to heal his ailing throwing elbow, with the staff ace telling reporters Saturday that nerve irritation and edema are the source of the problem. FULL STORY

INF J.D. Davis agrees to one-year deal with A's

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March 16 Infielder J.D. Davis and the Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Saturday. FULL STORY

Veteran OF Kole Calhoun retires

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March 16 Longtime major league outfielder Kole Calhoun is retiring. FULL STORY