CHICAGO — All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman has agreed to a $175 million, five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs, according to two people familiar with the deal. The people spoke to The Associated Press on Saturday night on condition of anonymity because the agreement was pending a physical. The contract includes a no-trade provision allowing Bregman to block deals without … [Read more...] about Cubs, All-Star 3B Alex Bregman agree to $175 million contract
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Iran warns protesters of maximum punishment as death toll mounts
As Iran's exiled crown prince predicts his imminent return, the Islamic Republic shirks Trump's warnings and threatens protesters with maximum punishment. … [Read more...] about Iran warns protesters of maximum punishment as death toll mounts
Six people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl. Suspect charged with murder
A 24-year-old Mississippi man killed six people - his father, brother, uncle, 7-year-old cousin, a church pastor and the pastor's brother - at three locations during a Friday night rampage in a rural area, authorities said. … [Read more...] about Six people killed in Mississippi rampage, including 7-year-old girl. Suspect charged with murder
Can Bradfield be Orioles’ Opening Day centerfielder? | MAILBAG
Question: Is there any chance Enrique Bradfield Jr. performs so well in spring training that he wins the centerfield starting job? From: Bill Connor Answer: Bill, there’s not any chance the Orioles will start the season with Bradfield in center field. Bradfield played only 15 games at Triple-A last year and hit .179, and because of two hamstring injuries, he played only 76 … [Read more...] about Can Bradfield be Orioles’ Opening Day centerfielder? | MAILBAG
Four for the Hall of Fame and a near-miss
It’s my fourth year voting for the Hall of Fame, and perhaps it’s fitting that I voted for four players. Two of them I’ve voted for in the past — Andruw Jones and Chase Utley. The other two had been up for election in the past — Carlos Beltrán and Andy Pettitte. While there can be healthy debate about the four I voted for, there’s plenty of discussion about some of the others I … [Read more...] about Four for the Hall of Fame and a near-miss