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Opening day is here: Juan Soto debuts, Paul Skenes vs Sandy Alcántara, and more

NEW YORK (AP) — Juan Soto , Blake Snell and Clay Holmes debut for new teams, Paul Skenes makes his first opening-day start at age 22 and Sandy Alcántara returns from Tommy John surgery.

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Guardians' right-hander Tanner Bibee scratched from opening day start due to stomach flu

KANSAS CITY (AP) — Cleveland's Tanner Bibee was scratched from his opening day start due to the stomach flu. The Guardians made the announcement on Thursday morning, four hours before they faced the Kansas City Royals.

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Once a ride-share driver, J.C. Escarra takes an Uber to Yankee Stadium for his first game in MLB

NEW YORK (AP) — J.C. Escarra’s winding path through professional baseball included a detour to gig work as a ride-share driver.

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Rockies give outfielder Mickey Moniak $1.25M, 1-year deal after his release from Angels

The Colorado Rockies added outfield depth by agreeing to a $1.25 million, one-year deal with Mickey Moniak. Colorado announced the deal Thursday and also designated outfielder Sam Hilliard for assignment a day ahead of its opener at Tampa Bay.

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Catcher Cal Raleigh and Mariners agree to $105 million, 6-year contract

SEATTLE (AP) — Catcher Cal Raleigh and the Seattle Mariners finalized a $105 million, six-year contract on Wednesday. Raleigh's deal supersedes a $5.6 million, one-year agreement on Jan. 9 that avoided salary arbitration.

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Twins include Randy Dobnak in long relief role for his 1st opening day roster spot in 4 years

The Minnesota Twins set their opening day roster on Thursday with right-hander Randy Dobnak in a long relief role, the first time in four years he broke camp with the major league club.

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