Mets invite tebow to spring training
NEW YORK» Tim Tebow has been invited to big league spring training by the New York Mets, taking one of 75 spots after Major League Baseball limited spring roster sizes as a coronavirus precaution.
The former Broncos quarterback returned to baseball in 2016 for the first time since high school and played 77 games at Triple-A in 2019 before the pandemic wiped out the 2020 minor league season.
A lefty-hitting outfielder, the 33year-old hit .163 with four homers and 19 RBIs two years ago with Syracuse.
No.1 North Dakota knocks off DU.
The top-ranked North Dakota Fighting Hawks dropped the University of Denver hockey team for the second time in as many nights Saturday, pulling away late for a 5-2 victory in Grand Forks, N.D.
DU freshman Carter Savoie scored for the 11th time this season, but it wasn’t nearly enough as the Fighting Hawks (15-4-1) scored moments after a five-minute Pioneers (7-12-1) penalty kill in the third period to take a two-goal lead and never look back.
Turner coming back.
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Justin Turner is returning to the Los Angeles Dodgers, announcing via Twitter that he’s ready to “run it back” with the World Series champions. The 36-year-old third baseman batted .307 with four homers, 23 RBIs and an .860 OPS during the 2020 season.
Flaherty, Soroka win in salary arbitration, Yarbrough loses.
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YORK» St. Louis pitcher Jack Flaherty and Atlanta pitcher Mike Soroka won their salary arbitration cases on Saturday, and Tampa Bay reliever Ryan Yarbrough lost.
Flaherty was awarded a raise from from $604,500 to $3.9 million after the Cardinals had submitted $3 million. Soroka was given a raise from $583,500 to $2.8 million by arbitrators, while Yarbrough received a raise from $578,500 to $2.3 million.
Source: Paxton returns to Mariners.
NEW YORK» Left-hander James Paxton is returning to the Seattle Mariners after an injury filled second season with the New York Yankees. The 32-year-old left-hander and the Mariners agreed Saturday to an $8.5 million, one-year contract, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Diamondbacks sign Cabrera.
PHOENIX» The Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed to a $1.75 million, oneyear deal with veteran infielder Asdrúbal Cabrera, a person with knowledge of the negotiations told The Associated Press.
Harvey agrees to minor league contract with Orioles. BALTIMORE»
Matt Harvey agreed Saturday to a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles that would pay him $1 million if added to the 40-man roster. The 31-year-old right-hander was an All-Star with the New York Mets in 2013, but has been derailed by injuries and inconsistency since.
Bruce agrees to minor league deal with Yankees.
NEW YORK» Outfielder Jay Bruce agreed to a minor league contract with the New York Yankees and will try to win a job at big league spring training. The 33-year-old has an opportunity as a left-handed bat in a primarily right-handed lineup.
Senators acquire Dzingel from Carolina. OTTAWA» The Ottawa Senators acquired forward Ryan Dzingel from the Carolina Hurricanes for forwards Alex Galchenyuk and Cedric Paquette.
Coyotes’ Larsson suspended 2 games for illegal check.
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Arizona Coyotes forward Johan Larsson was suspended for two games without pay by the NHL on Saturday for illegally checking St. Louis Blues forward Zach Sanford in the head. Pato signs 1-year contract with MLS’s Orlando City.
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Former AC Milan star Pato signed a one-year contract with Major League Soccer’s Orlando City.