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Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2
Read full article: Juan Soto hits 40th homer, Aaron Judge drives in 4 runs as Yankees thump Mariners 11-2Aaron Judge drove in four runs in his first two at-bats, Juan Soto hit his 40th homer of the season and 200th of his career, and the New York Yankees moved to the cusp of clinching a playoff berth with an 11-2 win over the Seattle Mariners.
Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fall
Read full article: Mendoza starts Mets job emphasizing how close team was to success in 2022, not this year's fallCarlos Mendoza began his tenure as New York Mets manager emphasizing how close the team was to success in 2022, not how far it descended this year.
Torres' 2-run homer and dash from first leads Yankees over Orioles 8-4
Read full article: Torres' 2-run homer and dash from first leads Yankees over Orioles 8-4Gleyber Torres hit a two-run homer and scored the go-ahead run from first base on Giancarlo Stanton’s fifth-inning single, leading the New York Yankees over the Baltimore Orioles 8-4.
Stanton homers twice as Yankees beat White Sox 15-7
Read full article: Stanton homers twice as Yankees beat White Sox 15-7Giancarlo Stanton homered twice and drove in six runs, and the New York Yankees used a seven-run eighth inning to beat the Chicago White Sox 15-7 for their fourth straight victory.
Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open Sunday
Read full article: Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open SundayShohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and the rest of baseball’s biggest stars are due at spring training Sunday for the first official day of preseason training following the end of Major League Baseball’s 99-day labor lockout.
Eppler, joining Mets, embraces return to `intimidating' NYC
Read full article: Eppler, joining Mets, embraces return to `intimidating' NYCBilly Eppler embraced the bright lights of the big city, promising on his first day as Mets general manager to pursue pricey free agents and create a perennial World Series contender.
Mets' Alderson claims New York a deterrent in GM search
Read full article: Mets' Alderson claims New York a deterrent in GM searchMets President Sandy Alderson says the biggest impediment in the club’s dragging search for a general manager isn’t his presence nor owner Steve Cohen, but the spotlight created by the New York market.
AP source: Mets fire acting GM Scott after DUI leave
Read full article: AP source: Mets fire acting GM Scott after DUI leaveActing general manager Zack Scott will not return to the New York Mets after being placed on administrative leave following an arrest on drunken driving charges in August, according to a person familiar with the firing.
Cardinals power past Mets 11-4 for 3-game sweep
Read full article: Cardinals power past Mets 11-4 for 3-game sweepPaul Goldschmidt and Nolan Arenado each hit one of St. Louis’ four homers, and the Cardinals flashed some fantastic outfield defense in beating the New York Mets 11-4 for their fifth straight victory.
Cards hold off Mets 7-6 in 11 to move into playoff position
Read full article: Cards hold off Mets 7-6 in 11 to move into playoff positionEdmundo Sosa hit the go-ahead single in a three-run 11th inning and the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals climbed all the way back into playoff position with a 7-6 victory over the New York Mets.
Mets' Báez bolts out of doghouse with apology, winning run
Read full article: Mets' Báez bolts out of doghouse with apology, winning runJavier Báez bolted home for the winning run in the ninth inning of New York’s 6-5 win over the Miami Marlins hours after he and Francisco Lindor apologized for taking a dig at booing Mets fans.
Mets respond to Cohen tweet with 12-inning win over Giants
Read full article: Mets respond to Cohen tweet with 12-inning win over GiantsKevin Pillar hit a three-run home run in the 12th inning, lifting the New York Mets over the San Francisco Giants 6-2 hours after the team’s owner called out its hitters for a lack of production.
Wheeler 2-hitter, Harper HR, Phils beat Mets, 8th win in row
Read full article: Wheeler 2-hitter, Harper HR, Phils beat Mets, 8th win in rowZack Wheeler pitched a two-hitter and struck out 11, Bryce Harper homered and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies finished off a three-game sweep for their eighth straight victory, 3-0 over the fading New York Mets.
Miller hits 2 HRs, Phillies hold off Mets for 7th straight
Read full article: Miller hits 2 HRs, Phillies hold off Mets for 7th straightBrad Miller homered twice and the first-place Philadelphia Phillies withstood a ninth-inning rally for their seventh straight victory, 5-3 over the sinking New York Mets.
LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East lead
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Local rivalries, Phils vs Mets for NL East leadIn-state interleague matchups take center stage in several locales Friday as the Chicago White Sox play the Cubs in a Wrigley Field matinee, the Los Angeles Dodgers host the Angels, and the Kansas City Royals visit the St. Louis Cardinals.
Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat Mets
Read full article: Schrock 5 hits, homers filling in for Votto, Reds beat MetsRookie Max Schrock went 5 for 5 with a home run while giving All-Star Joey Votto a break, leading fellow newcomer Vladimir Gutierrez and the Cincinnati Reds over the New York Mets 7-1.
McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader split
Read full article: McNeil lifts Mets over Braves 1-0 for doubleheader splitJeff McNeil laced his second go-ahead hit in two days Monday night, when his RBI double in the fifth inning sent the New York Mets to a 1-0 victory over the Atlanta Braves and a doubleheader split.
Conforto HR in 9th, Mets overcome early gaffe to top Pirates
Read full article: Conforto HR in 9th, Mets overcome early gaffe to top PiratesMichael Conforto hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning to complete a huge comeback and the New York Mets overcame an embarrassing gaffe by All-Star pitcher Taijuan Walker to beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 7-6.
Schwarber socks 2 more homers, surging Nats beat Mets 8-4
Read full article: Schwarber socks 2 more homers, surging Nats beat Mets 8-4Kyle Schwarber homered twice, becoming the first player in major league history to hit 15 home runs in a 17-day span, and the Washington Nationals beat the New York Mets 8-4.
Harper homers, Phils split with Mets after Nola ties K mark
Read full article: Harper homers, Phils split with Mets after Nola ties K markBryce Harper blew kisses at a booing crowd to punctuate his home run, and the Philadelphia Phillies beat the New York Mets 2-1 in eight innings for a doubleheader split after Aaron Nola matched a long-standing major league record with 10 straight strikeouts in the opener.
Lester gets 1st win for Nats, Lindor 5 RBIs at Mets split
Read full article: Lester gets 1st win for Nats, Lindor 5 RBIs at Mets splitJon Lester pitched shutout ball into the seventh inning to gain his first win for Washington, Kyle Schwarber backed him with four RBIs on a pair of home runs and the Nationals beat the New York Mets 6-2 to split a day-night doubleheader.
LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tear
Read full article: LEADING OFF: MLB eases protocols, Altuve on power tearMajor League Baseball has taken another big step in relaxing coronavirus regulations, allowing fully vaccinated players and staff to stop wearing masks in dugouts, bullpens and clubhouses, according to a memo sent by the league and players’ association.
LEADING OFF: MLB crackdown coming, deGrom up, Glasnow down
Read full article: LEADING OFF: MLB crackdown coming, deGrom up, Glasnow downNow that Major League Baseball has detailed the coming crackdown on illegal substances, pitchers must get prepared to command their stuff without the same sort of tacky aides.
Mets' ace Jacob deGrom on track for next scheduled start
Read full article: Mets' ace Jacob deGrom on track for next scheduled startTwo-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom is expected to make his next scheduled start for the New York Mets despite having to leave’s Friday game with tendinitis.
Mets' deGrom pulled with flexor tendonitis amid gem vs SD
Read full article: Mets' deGrom pulled with flexor tendonitis amid gem vs SDNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after six scoreless innings with right flexor tendonitis, a troubling diagnosis for the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner amid a historically dominant season.
DeGrom fans 11 in 7 dominant innings, Mets blank Padres 4-0
Read full article: DeGrom fans 11 in 7 dominant innings, Mets blank Padres 4-0Jacob deGrom kept up his dominance of major league hitters, striking out 11 over seven innings and pitching the New York Mets past the high-powered San Diego Padres 4-0.
LEADING OFF: Syndergaard set back, Valdez back with Astros
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Syndergaard set back, Valdez back with AstrosThe Mets may need to reassess their rotation after learning Thursday that right-hander Noah Syndergaard won’t throw for at least six weeks due to inflammation in his right elbow.
Rookie Lee finally makes contact, Mets beat Marlins in 12th
Read full article: Rookie Lee finally makes contact, Mets beat Marlins in 12thRookie Khalil Lee hit a tiebreaking RBI double in the 12th inning for his first major league hit after strikeouts in his first eight at-bats and the New York Mets beat the Miami Marlins 6-5.
Pillar back on bench, banged-up Mets edge Braves on Nido HR
Read full article: Pillar back on bench, banged-up Mets edge Braves on Nido HRInspired by Kevin Pillar's return to the dugout, the New York Mets got homers from Jonathan Villar and Tomás Nido and strong performances by a string of relievers to beat the Atlanta Braves 4-3.
Mets' deGrom plays catch, studies mechanics amid side issue
Read full article: Mets' deGrom plays catch, studies mechanics amid side issueMets ace Jacob deGrom resumed playing catch and plans to evaluate his mechanics after New York placed him on the 10-day injured list Tuesday with tightness in his right side.
DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straight
Read full article: DeGrom to get MRI for side issue after Mets win 5th straightMets ace Jacob deGrom was pulled after five innings with right side tightness in his return from an injury to a similar area, but the bullpen closed out a four-hitter as New York beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2 for its fifth straight win.
Alonso cites fictional coach, unhappy with Mets change
Read full article: Alonso cites fictional coach, unhappy with Mets changePete Alonso and Francisco Lindor learned from phone messages that the New York Mets had fired hitting coach Chili Davis and assistant Tom Slater, a move that left players unhappy.
LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with Nats
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Mets check deGrom, Soto eases back with NatsThe New York Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom is feeling, a day after he was scratched from his start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretch.
Mets scratch deGrom because of tightness on right side
Read full article: Mets scratch deGrom because of tightness on right sideNew York Mets ace Jacob deGrom was scratched from Tuesday night’s scheduled start against St. Louis because he was having trouble getting loose as he started to stretch ahead of his outing.
'Crisis management': Nats' COVID outbreak scraps Mets series
Read full article: 'Crisis management': Nats' COVID outbreak scraps Mets seriesThe Washington Nationals say their season-opening three-game series against the New York Mets has been postponed after the 2019 World Series champions had a coronavirus outbreak.
Lindor: Easy decision to sign $341M, 10-year deal with Mets
Read full article: Lindor: Easy decision to sign $341M, 10-year deal with MetsFrancisco Lindor and the New York Mets agreed to a $341 million, 10-year pact on the eve of opening day, terms that could keep the four-time All-Star in Queens for the rest of his career.
AP source: Taijuan Walker, Mets strike $20M, 2-year deal
Read full article: AP source: Taijuan Walker, Mets strike $20M, 2-year dealFILE - Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Taijuan Walker (99) throws to the Texas Rangers in the first inning of a baseball game in Arlington, Texas, in this Wednesday, Aug. 12, 2020, file photo. The Mets made a late addition to their starting rotation, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with right-hander Taijuan Walker, a person familiar with the negotiations said. (AP Photo/Tony Gutierrez, File)NEW YORK – The Mets made a late addition to their starting rotation, agreeing to a $20 million, two-year contract with right-hander Taijuan Walker. Mets manager Luis Rojas cautioned the deal was not yet final but already was viewing the addition as a boost. The Mets have won just two World Series titles, in 1969 and 1986, and last won a pennant in 2015.
Mets' Rojas condemns behavior of fired hitting coordinator
Read full article: Mets' Rojas condemns behavior of fired hitting coordinatorFILE - In this Jan. 24, 2020, file photo, New York Mets new manager Luis Rojas speaks during a baseball news conference after his introduction in New York. Mets manager Luis Rojas condemned the behavior of former New York hitting performance coordinator Ryan Ellis on Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2021 but said he never witnessed his longtime coworker act inappropriately after Ellis was fired recently for sexually harassment. (AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)Mets manager Luis Rojas condemned the behavior of former New York hitting performance coordinator Ryan Ellis on Wednesday but said he never witnessed his longtime coworker act inappropriately after Ellis was fired recently for sexual harassment. “My relationship with Ryan, knowing him for years here in the Mets organization, has been strictly baseball,” Rojas said. Major League Baseball has adopted a similar hotline for league and team employees that is also available to non-league employees, such as journalists.
Cohen promises splashes of cash for Mets -- within reason
Read full article: Cohen promises splashes of cash for Mets -- within reasonThis photo from a Zoom press conference provided by the New York Mets shows New York Mets owner Steve Cohen, Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020. (New York Mets via AP)NEW YORK – Steven Cohen promises splashes of cash Mets fans expect from his billions — within reason. “So I’m going to let the professionals, Sandy and the people we bring in, let them run baseball." Alderson met Cohen last December through Andrew B. Cohen, who is not related to the new Mets owner but manages Cohen Private Ventures on Steven Cohen's behalf. “What I told Luis was that it’s very likely he will be managing the Mets,” Alderson said.
DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4
Read full article: DeGrom exits with hamstring spasm, Mets rally past Phils 5-4New York Mets pitcher Jacob deGrom points to the outside during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2020, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)PHILADELPHIA – Jacob deGrom exited early from a rare rough outing because of a right hamstring spasm, but the New York Mets overcame a four-run deficit and rallied past the Philadelphia Phillies 5-4 on Thursday night. They hit deGrom uncharacteristically hard in the second to take a 3-0 lead. Andrew Knapp knocked an RBI double to right, Haseley hit a sacrifice fly and Andrew McCutchen’s fielder’s choice capped the scoring against deGrom. Like deGrom, Wheeler was bothered by an injury — though one more gross than severe.
DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout Jays
Read full article: DeGrom, in NYPD hat, backed by 10-run 4th, Mets rout JaysNew York Mets second baseman Robinson Cano wears a New York Police Department cap while warming up before a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Buffalo, N.Y., Friday, Sept. 11, 2020. Dominic Smith hit his first career grand slam and Wilson Ramos had a three-run double in a 10-run fourth inning. Ramos hit a late solo homer. Michael Conforto hit a three-run homer as the Mets scored four runs in the third. Conforto, who along with Ramos scored four times, hit his ninth homer to give the Mets a 3-1 lead.
Snchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep Mets
Read full article: Snchez's pinch slam, Hicks' HR help Yanks sweep MetsAaron Hicks lined a tying, two-run homer in the seventh, and Gio Urshela hit a game-ending single off Edwin Diaz an inning later. At 21 years, 103 days, Garca became the youngest pitcher to start in the majors in the abbreviated 60-game game season. GAME 1The Yankees trailed 7-2 with two outs in final inning of the seven-inning game before rallying against Jared Hughes and Diaz. The Mets added three runs in the sixth when Michael Conforto hit a two-run double and Pete Alonso was hit by a pitch. Yankees: RHP Gerrit Cole (4-1, 3.51) opens a three-game series against AL East leaders Tampa Bay.
Healthy ace Scherzer pitches Nats past Mets 2-1 for 1st win
Read full article: Healthy ace Scherzer pitches Nats past Mets 2-1 for 1st winWashington Nationals' Max Scherzer (31) delivers a pitch during the first inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Tuesday, Aug. 11, 2020, in New York. But he also looked healthy all the while a wonderful sign for the Washington Nationals. Scherzer showed no effects of hamstring trouble, navigating heavy traffic early for his first win this season, and Trea Turner hit a record-breaking leadoff homer to help Washington beat the New York Mets 2-1 on Tuesday night. Scherzer lasted six innings and threw only 45 pitches over his final four to finish with 105. The Mets hadn't announced a starter to replace Michael Wacha, who went on the injured list Sunday with shoulder inflammation.
Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straight
Read full article: Surprising Marlins win again, top Mets 4-3 for 6th straightMiami Marlins' Francisco Cervelli celebrates with teammates after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)NEW YORK Francisco Cervelli hit a three-run homer, Humberto Mejia impressed in his abbreviated major league debut and the Miami Marlins kept up their surprising surge, beating the New York Mets 4-3 Friday night. The Marlins won their sixth in a row and improved to 7-1 theyre 5-0 since missing more than a week because of the teams coronavirus outbreak. Miami has won despite already using 43 players, including 25 pitchers, to maintain a full roster amid COVID-19 concerns. ROSTER MOVESThe Marlins moved RHP Jorge Guzman to their taxi squad after he made his major league debut Thursday.
Mets slugger Cspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 season
Read full article: Mets slugger Cspedes leaves team, opts out of 2020 seasonNew York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes reacts after striking out against the Atlanta Braves during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)ATLANTA When the New York Mets finally found out Yoenis Cspedes was OK, they suddenly learned something else: The slugger had opted out of playing the rest of this season. The Mets sent out a statement from general manager Brodie Van Wagenen in the early innings Sunday saying they couldnt find Cspedes. Asked whether he sensed Cspedes opted out because he was frustrated over his slow start, Van Wagenen said he couldnt comment on such speculation. We want to add depth which is why we made the trade for Hamilton before the game, Van Wagenen said.
LEADING OFF: Cards, Brews try again after virus postponement
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cards, Brews try again after virus postponementThe Cardinals will see if they can begin their series at Milwaukee after St. Louis became the latest team to get shut down by the coronavirus. The Brewers home opener was postponed Friday because two Cardinals players tested positive for COVID-19. TV Show suggestions please, tweeted Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty, who had been scheduled to start. Max Scherzer and the World Series champs wont play again until hosting the New York Mets on Tuesday. San Diegos plus-19 run differential (52 runs scored/33 allowed) is its second best through eight games in team history.
Ozuna homers off Daz, Braves beat Mets in new extras format
Read full article: Ozuna homers off Daz, Braves beat Mets in new extras formatAtlanta Braves pitcher Max Fried fields a ground ball by New York Mets' Jeff McNeil during the third inning of a baseball game Saturday, July 25, 2020, in New York. Ozuna, signed to an $18 million, one-year free agent deal in January, energized Atlanta's struggling offense with his opposite-field drive against Daz. Ozuna went with a 3-2 fastball just off the outside corner and roped it out to right field for his first home run with the Braves. McNeil countered with a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the fifth, but Daz couldn't make it stand. An All-Star with Seattle in 2018, Daz labored through a brutal 2019 with a 5.59 ERA and seven blown saves.
Cspedes homers as DH in return, Mets edge Braves 1-0
Read full article: Cspedes homers as DH in return, Mets edge Braves 1-0New York Mets' Yoenis Cespedes, right, celebrates his solo home run during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves at Citi Field, Friday, July 24, 2020, in New York. Rules changes for this shortened season delayed by the coronavirus provided a DH in NL games for the first time giving the Mets a perfect slot for Cspedes as he gets back in the swing of things. Edwin Daz, who lost his job as closer during a miserable 2019 season, struck out two in a hitless ninth for the save. Braves All-Star starter Mike Soroka, who won his previous two matchups with deGrom, allowed four hits in six outstanding innings. Coming off consecutive Cy Young Awards, deGrom fanned eight and permitted only a broken-bat single and a walk.
Mets ace deGrom still targeting opening day, but team unsure
Read full article: Mets ace deGrom still targeting opening day, but team unsureNEW YORK Jacob deGrom still plans to pitch on opening day, although New York Mets manager Luis Rojas didn't sound so sure that will happen. The two-time Cy Young Award winner said he felt good Thursday, two days after leaving an intrasquad game early because of back tightness. A precautionary MRI came back clean, and deGrom thinks he simply might have slept wrong the night before. Rojas, however, said the team is taking a day-to-day approach as deGrom receives treatment. We have to get through this couple of days at least.___More AP MLB: https://apnews.com/MLB and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports
Mets ace deGrom (back tightness) awaiting MRI results
Read full article: Mets ace deGrom (back tightness) awaiting MRI resultsNEW YORK Jacob deGrom exited an intrasquad game early because of tightness in his back, and the New York Mets' ace was scheduled for an MRI. Mets manager Luis Rojas said a frustrated deGrom left Tuesday night's camp outing after only one inning at Citi Field. The team was awaiting test results Wednesday, and deGrom is day to day. Any significant injury to the two-time Cy Young Award winner would be an enormous blow to New York during a season shortened to 60 games due to the coronavirus pandemic. Last year, deGrom won his second consecutive NL Cy Young Award after going 11-8 with a 2.43 ERA in 204 innings pitched.
Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to Rays
Read full article: Puig picks Braves, Glasnow makes strong return to RaysPuig agreed to a one-year deal pending a physical, a person with knowledge of the agreement told The Associated Press. Glasnow re-joined the Rays on after missing the first 11 days of summer camp following his positive test. Outside of briefly losing his sense of taste and smell, the 26-year-old Glasnow said he didnt experience any noticeable symptoms of COVID-19. I had maybe really mild cold symptoms for maybe a day, Glasnow said, wearing a mask during a Zoom call. It would always be at a weird time of the day, and it had to be nobody there, Glasnow said.
Chemistry class: New managers test for right mix amid virus
Read full article: Chemistry class: New managers test for right mix amid virusFILE - In this Tuesday, July 7, 2020, file photo, Pittsburgh Pirates first baseman Josh Bell, right, listens to manager Derek Shelton during a team workout at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. Shelton and other first-year managers are scrambling to make up for lost time. Fortunately for the first-year Pittsburgh Pirates manager, bench coach Donnie Kelly made it a point to provide it. I just (want) to make sure that Im talking to them, Im aware of what theyre going through, Shelton said. The 38-year-old Rojas the youngest manager in the majors read a book by Duke basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski to help him prepare.
Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on field
Read full article: Trout uncertain, All-Star Game off as MLB gets back on fieldAt Citi Field, Mets two-time Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom ran sprints by himself in shallow right field, then grabbed his personal bag of baseballs to throw off a bullpen mound. Major League Baseball said the All-Star Game, scheduled for July 14 at Dodger Stadium, has been canceled. You have to come down to the field one way and back off the field another way, Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer said. When Rougned Odor pulled a home run into the right field seats in an intrasquad game, there was a smattering of applause. Im kind of expecting weird, expecting things to be different, manager Chris Woodward said later.
Zooming in to start unprecedented MLB summer camp amid virus
Read full article: Zooming in to start unprecedented MLB summer camp amid virusThe Boston Red Sox are scheduled resume training camp Friday at Fenway. (AP Photo/Jimmy Golen)Texas Rangers manager Chris Woodward was going to address his entire team before the start of MLB's unprecedented summer training camp, just like he did when spring training opened about 4 1/2 months ago. Things certainly are different for baseball's resumption amid the coronavirus pandemic, three weeks before the start of a 60-game regular season. Charlie Baker signed an order Thursday allowing the Red Sox to open Fenway Park without fans. The Chicago Cubs will open camp without left-handed pitcher Jos Quintana, who underwent surgery Thursday on his lacerated left thumb.