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Phoenix, AZ

Seattle, WA

Kelenic was lifted from Monday's Cactus League contest versus the Brewers with a possible injury, Ryan Divish of The Seattle Times reports. It's unclear what he's dealing with, but Kelenic was pinch-hit for in the third inning, indicating it's likely injury-related. He's been a standout this spring, batting .410 with four home runs and three stolen bases.

Mariners' Jarred Kelenic: Removed from Monday's game

Chicago, IL

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The body of Rosa Chacon, who was reported missing in January, was discovered tied up and wrapped in a sheet and discarded in a shopping cart in a Chicago alley.
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Body of missing Illinois woman found tied up, wrapped in sheet and discarded in shopping cart in Chicago alley

New York City, NY

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NBA Legend, Willis Reed, who rose to prominence as a player for the New York Knicks, has died at age 80. The Knicks organization confirmed Willis’ death in a statement issued to ESPN, and paid tribute to the athlete for his “unmatched leadership, sacrifice, and work ethic." Article...

NBA Legend Willis Reed's Cause of Death Revealed

Minneapolis, MN

Kevin Garnett has never been known as the forgiving type. He still has not allowed his jersey to be retired by the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a longstanding feud with their outgoing owner, Glen Taylor, and that isn't even his most famous beef. That honor belongs to former teammate Ray Allen.

Kevin Garnett reveals Kobe Bryant's death pushed him to mend relationship with Ray Allen

Philadelphia, PA

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Target has announced that it will be closing four of its locations due to declining performance. Photo by(Mike Mozart/Flickr) Target is one of the most popular retailers in the U.S., offering a wide range of products from clothing and home goods to groceries and electronics. Many customers love browsing through its aisles and finding deals on their favorite items. But soon, some shoppers will have to say goodbye to their local Target store.

Say Goodbye To Your Local Target: Retail Giant Closing Multiple Locations Soon!

Milwaukee, WI

Hiura has brought back the toe tap in his swing, Adam McCalvy of MLB.com reports. It's something that Hiura is trying to reincorporate on the fly as he struggles to find a groove in Cactus League play. Through his first 35 plate appearances this spring, the 26-year-old has batted just .156/.229/.219 with zero home runs and 15 strikeouts. He is out of minor-league options, so a tough decision could be coming soon as the Brewers sort out their Opening Day roster.

Brewers' Keston Hiura: Bringing back toe tap

Taylor could get more playing time early in the season with manager Rocco Baldelli saying Byron Buxton will primarily be used at DH initially, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. Taylor, Nick Gordon and Joey Gallo could all be used in center field based on matchups, but Taylor (a former...

Twins' Michael Taylor: Could get more starts early in season

San Diego, CA

Padres manager Bob Melvin said there is a chance Nola avoids spending time on the injured list after he suffered a slight fracture in his nose Sunday, Dennis Lin of The Athletic reports. Melvin also noted that Nola could resume baseball activities as soon as Wednesday. No decisions on Nola's...

Padres' Austin Nola: Could avoid IL stint

Kansas State

Kansas City, MO

Fermin was optioned to Triple-A Omaha by the Royals on Wednesday. There was some thought that the Royals could carry three catchers to open the season, but it appears Kansas City will just go with Salvador Perez and MJ Melendez as optioned behind the dish on the opening roster. Fermin performed well in the Cactus League with a .906 OPS in 25 plate appearances before the demotion, and if there was an injury to either Melendez or Perez he'd be the first name called on as a replacement.

Royals' Freddy Fermin: Optioned to Triple-A

Padres manager Bob Melvin announced that Tuesday's MRI on Soto's oblique strain did not reveal anything significant, Jeff Sanders of The San Diego Union-Tribune reports. Melvin called the strain "minimal" and mentioned that the team is hopeful that Soto will be able to resume swinging in the next couple of days, and that he's optimistic that the outfielder will get more at-bats in the Cactus League before its conclusion. It's great news for all involved after Soto was removed from Sunday's game with the strained oblique. He should be considered day-to-day, and at this point it seems likely that Soto will be ready to play for the Padres on Opening Day.

Padres' Juan Soto: MRI reveals minimal strain

Miami, FL

The Marlins reassigned Miller to minor-league camp Wednesday, Christina De Nicola of MLB.com reports. The 27-year-old outfielder received a brief taste of the big leagues in 2021, but he spent the entire 2022 campaign at Triple-A Jacksonville and looks set for a return trip to the affiliate to begin the 2023 season. Miller's assignment to minor-league camp comes after he slashed .235/.381/.294 with one stolen base across 16 Grapefruit League games.

Marlins' Brian Miller: Moves to minors camp

Atlanta, GA

Atlanta manager Brian Snitker told reporters that Strider threw five-plus innings in Monday's minor-league game, David O'Brien of The Athletic reports. There's no word on Strider's stats for that contest, but the important thing in exhibition season is that the right-hander is getting his work in. After a strong rookie campaign that saw him strike out 38.3 percent of the hitters he faced over 131.2 innings of work, Strider is being drafted as one of the top starting options in baseball, and his swing-and-miss arsenal makes that an easy decision to justify.

Braves' Spencer Strider: Throws five innings in MiLB game

Saint Louis, MO

Hudson was optioned to Triple-A Memphis by the Cardinals on Tuesday. Hudson had allowed six earned runs on 17 hits and four walks through 8.2 innings this spring in Grapefruit League play, which works out to a 6.23 ERA and 2.42 WHIP. The 28-year-old right-hander posted a 3.14 ERA across his first 249.2 major-league innings between 2018-2021, but the underlying metrics have always been poor and his stock continues to drastically tumble. He'll presumably work out of the rotation with Memphis.

Cardinals' Dakota Hudson: Optioned to Memphis

Houston, TX

Tucker is uncertain to play for Team United States in Tuesday's World Baseball Classic final versus Team Japan due to a sore ankle, Brian McTaggart of MLB.com reports. Tucker was removed from Saturday's game against Venezuela after fouling a ball off his ankle. He didn't play Sunday versus Cuba, although he might not have started, anyway, since they were starting a left-hander. It doesn't seem like Tucker's ankle issue is anything to worry about, although the Astros probably wouldn't mind if he sat out Tuesday as a precaution.

Astros' Kyle Tucker: Recovering from sore ankle

Florida State

Cardinals manager Oli Marmol told reporters after Tuesday's game that Suarez has a chance to make the Opening Day roster after a strong showing in spring training, John Denton of MLB.com reports. Suarez threw 1.1 innings of scoreless baseball during Tuesday's Grapefruit League appearance, and he hasn't given up a...

Cardinals' Andrew Suarez: Chance to make Opening Day roster

Arizona Diamondbacks catcher Carson Kelly has suffered a fractured right forearm, manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Tuesday. Lovullo didn't say how long Kelly would be sidelined with the injury, but it figures to be a lengthy absence. Kelly suffered the injury on Monday when he was struck by a pitch during a spring training game against the White Sox.

Diamondbacks' Taylor Widener: Clears waivers

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