#Mets’ Starling Marte off to strong start in right field

#Mets’ Starling Marte off to strong start in right field

“Mets’ Starling Marte off to strong start in right field” PORT ST. LUCIE — Starling Marte succeeded on two counts Sunday: His left oblique wasn’t an issue, and he handled a new position seamlessly.  In his Grapefruit League debut this spring, Marte went 1-for-2 against the Cardinals and played without incident in right field, a…

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#Yankees place Domingo German on 60-day injured list

#Yankees place Domingo German on 60-day injured list

“Yankees place Domingo German on 60-day injured list” TAMPA — Domingo German was placed on the 60-day injured list on Thursday with what the Yankees are calling right shoulder soreness. The move was made, in part, to open up a spot on the 40-man roster for Anthony Rizzo, whose signing became official earlier in the…

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#Anthony Rizzo stays with Yankees on two-year deal

#Anthony Rizzo stays with Yankees on two-year deal

“Anthony Rizzo stays with Yankees on two-year deal” TAMPA — A day after missing out on Matt Olson, and with Freddie Freeman seemingly a long shot, the Yankees agreed to a deal Tuesday night to bring back Anthony Rizzo to play first base pending a physical, a source confirmed. The deal, first reported by ESPN,…

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#Mets’ Taijuan Walker still recovering from knee surgery

#Mets’ Taijuan Walker still recovering from knee surgery

“Mets’ Taijuan Walker still recovering from knee surgery” PORT ST. LUCIE — Taijuan Walker’s right knee might be the biggest threat to the Mets opening the season with their starting rotation intact. The right-hander underwent surgery to remove damaged tissue in the knee on Jan. 14, according to manager Buck Showalter, and there is “a…

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