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Marcus Hayes / The Philadelphia Inquirer:
Phillies reliever Daniel Robert, who almost died last fall, has another medical scare at spring training  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — On Halloween, the Phillies witnessed a terrifying event.  Right-handed reliever Daniel Robert, throwing his last bullpen session before going home for the offseason, collapsed on the mound.
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Todd Zolecki / MLB.com:
Robert out of hospital after suffering cardiac event at Phillies complex  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Phillies right-hander Daniel Robert is out of the hospital and feeling OK following a cardiac event on Sunday morning at BayCare Ballpark.  —  Robert, 31, collapsed on the pitcher's mound next …
Matt Gelb / The Athletic:
Phillies sign Cristopher Sánchez to new 6-year deal, rewarding lefty for breakout  —  Share full article  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Cristopher Sánchez held his 18-month-old boy in his arms Sunday morning and scanned the cafeteria at BayCare Ballpark.  His wife, Kaimary, who helped him eat and train better, sat nearby.
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Nick Deeds / MLB Trade Rumors:
Phillies Extend Cristopher Sanchez  —  For the second time in less than two years, the Phillies have announced a contract extension with Cristopher Sanchez.  The left-hander's previous extension in June 2024 gave the team control over Sanchez's services through the 2030 season …
Ben Dickson / Newsday:
Sean Manaea is odd man out of Mets' rotation to begin season  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Questions about how the Mets will align their pitching staff to start the season officially were answered by Carlos Mendoza on Saturday morning.  —  The Mets will have a five-man rotation …
Nick Deeds / MLB Trade Rumors:
Nationals To Acquire Jorbit Vivas  —  The Nationals are acquiring infielder Jorbit Vivas from the Yankees, according to a report from Andrew Golden of The Baltimore Banner.  Pitching prospect Sean Paul Linan is headed back to New York in exchange for Vivas's services.
Woodruff Brandon Woodruff / spotrac.com:
Milwaukee Brewers 2026 Financial Summary  —  A current summary of Milwaukee Brewers 2026 player cap & cash figures.  —  SEASON  —  TEAM  —  Filtering...  MILWAUKEE BREWERS OFFSEASON PREVIEW  —  $129,096,666 / 21st  —  $114,903,334  —  Tax Status  —  20% / 1st-Time Payor
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Shannon Drayer / Seattle Sports:
Randy says he apologized, Cal says WBC drama ‘in the past’  —  PEORIA, Ariz. - Seattle Mariners camp has been a flurry of activity since the return of the last group of players from the World Baseball Classic.  There have been innings and at-bats to be found, schedules and lineups scrambled …
Chris Kirschner / The Athletic:
Yankees to begin season with 4-man rotation, leaving Luis Gil's roster spot in jeopardy  —  Share full article  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Two years after winning the 2024 American League Rookie of the Year Award, Luis Gil's spot on the New York Yankees' Opening Day roster is in jeopardy.
Roch Kubatko / MASN:
Cowser, Henderson and Jackson homer, Bradish shuts out Nats, Vázquez exits after HBP (updated)  —  Kyle Bradish was the first Oriole to emerge from the dugout this afternoon, jogging to the first base line and jumping over it as he turned at the waist.  —  It sure looked like a real game.
Evan Petzold / Detroit Free Press:
Austin Slater released by Tigers after veteran forces roster decision  —  LAKELAND, FL - The Detroit Tigers have released Austin Slater.  —  The 33-year-old outfielder was informed he wouldn't make the 2026 Opening Day roster on Saturday, March 21, after he triggered an automatic opt …
Discussion: MLB Trade Rumors
Phillip Martinez / SNY:
Mets' Mike Tauchman exits spring training game vs. Astros with left knee soreness  —  Tauchman was in contention for a right field job this season  —  POPULAR IN THE COMMUNITY RECENT STORIES  —  Mets Notes: Postion players still in mix for roster spot, Polanco's learning opportunity at 1B
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