Houston Chronicle

Colorado Rockies infielder Ryan McMahon figures players can find plenty to do with any extra time they could get at the end of days if spring training games don't go nine innings. “Maybe slide out for some golf. If not, head home, hit the couch and watch some basketball right now,” McMahon said. Or maybe even some extra batting practice. “It could be, right? Depending on the … [Read more...] about 5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

ATLANTA (AP) — Coming off a third straight NL East title and within one win of a spot in the World Series, the Atlanta Braves have extended the contract of manager Brian Snitker through the 2023 season. The extension announced Friday includes a club option for 2024. The 65-year-old Snitker took over the Braves on an interim basis in 2016 when the club was in the midst of a … [Read more...] about Braves extend manager Brian Snitker through at least 2023

CLEVELAND (AP) — Trying to strengthen the strained relationship between the community and city police, the Cavaliers hosted dozens of area youth for what the NBA team — in its partnership with the Browns and Indians — hopes leads to permanent change. Cleveland's three professional teams formed their unique alliance last year to make a larger social impact in Northeast Ohio and … [Read more...] about Cavs, Indians, Browns unite police, area youth for change