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Johan Rojas will be standing in center field when Zack Wheeler throws the first pitch of the Phillies’ season. But can the young upstart with the dazzling defense hit enough to stay there? That question wasn’t necessarily answered during spring training in Clearwater, but the Phillies are going to give the 23-year-old every opportunity to […]
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees had the third-most games lost to injuries last season and it showed in an 82-80 record that caused them miss the playoffs
The New York Yankees had the third-most games lost to injuries last season and it showed in an 82-80 record that caused them miss the playoffs for the first time since 2016. Entering new the season, players have been taking additional steps to stay on the field. Starting pitcher Nestor Cortes says everybody knows injuries have been a problem the past few years and players are trying to take care of it the best they can. One step was a large turnout starting in January for off-season workouts at the Yankees' minor league complex in Tampa, Florida.
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Despite a crushing Super Bowl loss, the 49ers are favorites to be next year's NFL champions. San Francisco has +450 odds to get its record-tying sixth Super Bowl title next season, per FanDuel Sportsbook. The Chiefs, seeking a three-peat, are next at +750, followed by the Ravens (+900), Lions (+1200) and Bills (+1200).