D-backs’ Nelson, Orioles’ Noel top players in spring games of Saturday, March 21

Diamondbacks pitcher Ryne Nelson is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Saturday’s spring training games.

Other top players Saturday include P.J. Higgins of the Reds, Braves pitcher Chris Sale, Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes and Jhonkensy Noel of the Orioles.

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Yankees’ Gil, Dodgers’ Yamamoto top players in spring games of Friday, March 20

Yankees pitcher Luis Gil is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Friday’s spring training games.

Other top players Friday include Cole Young of the Mariners, Dodgers pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Dillon Lewis of the Marlins, Blue Jays pitcher Max Scherzer, Marlins pitcher Chris Paddack and Matt McLain of the Reds.

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Red Sox’ Bello, Phillies’ Mayza top players in spring games of Thursday, March 19

Red Sox pitcher Brayan Bello is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Thursday’s spring training games.

Other top players Thursday include Samuel Basallo of the Orioles, Phillies pitcher Tim Mayza, Jake Cronenworth of the Padres and Mets pitcher Kodai Senga.

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Braves’ Fuentes, Mariners’ Raley top players in spring games of Wednesday, March 18

Braves pitcher Didier Fuentes is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Wednesday’s spring training games.

Other top players Wednesday include Luke Raley of the Mariners, Dodgers pitcher Shohei Ohtani and Ildemaro Vargas of the Diamondbacks.

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As Venezuela beats USA in World Baseball Classic, a B-T look at tourney’s top players

Venezuela pitcher Eduardo Rodríguez is Box-Toppers Player of the Game in Tuesday’s World Baseball Classic Championship Game.

Rodríguez, who pitches for the Arizona Diamondbacks in Major League Baseball, struck out four over 4 1/3 scoreless innings, allowing one hit and one walk, in the 3-2 win over the United States.

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Cubs’ Imanaga, Guardians’ Allard top players in spring games of Tuesday, March 17

Cubs pitcher Shota Imanaga is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Tuesday’s spring training games.

Other top players Tuesday include Seby Zavala of the Dodgers, Phillies pitcher Jesús Luzardo, Guardians pitcher Kolby Allard and Joey Loperfido of the Astros.

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Cubs’ Horton, Twins’ Keaschall top players in spring games of Monday, March 16

Cubs pitcher Cade Horton is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Monday’s spring training games.

Other top players Monday include Brandon Lockridge of the Brewers, Luke Keaschall of the Twins and George Springer of the Blue Jays.

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Athletics’ Lopez, Braves’ Elder top players in spring games of Saturday, March 14

Athletics pitcher Jacob Lopez is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Saturday’s spring training games.

Other top players Saturday include Brandon Nimmo of the Rangers, Tigers pitcher Tarik Skubal, Bryce Elder of the Braves and Freddy Fermin of the Padres.

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Pirates’ Chandler, Guardians’ Cecconi top players in spring games of Thursday, March 12

Pirates pitcher Bubba Chandler is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Thursday’s spring training games.

Other standout players Thursday include Guardians pitcher Slade Cecconi, Teoscar Hernández of the Dodgers, Royals pitcher Kris Bubic and Wyatt Langford of the Rangers.

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Astros’ Imai, Braves’ Strider top players in spring games of Wednesday, March 11

Astros pitcher Tatsuya Imai is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Wednesday’s spring training games.

Other standout players Wednesday include Max P. Muncy of the Athletics, Braves pitcher Spencer Strider, GJ Hill of the Rockies, Matt McLain of the Reds and Jo Adell of the Angels.

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Mariners’ Criswell, Reds’ Williamson top players in spring games of Tuesday, March 10

Mariners pitcher Cooper Criswell is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Tuesday’s spring training games.

Other standout players Tuesday include Rangers pitcher Jacob deGrom, Reds pitcher Brandon Williamson, Brent Rooker of the Athletics, Pablo Reyes of the Padres and Corey Julks of the Tigers.

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Nationals’ Alvarez, Athletics’ De Vries top players in spring games of Sunday, March 8

Nationals pitcher Andrew Alvarez is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Sunday’s spring training games.

Other top players Sunday include Leo De Vries of the Athletics, Romeo Sanabria of the Padres, Blue Jays pitcher Kevin Gausman and Jarred Kelenic of the White Sox.

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Rookie pitchers Johnson, Whisenhunt top players in spring games of Saturday, March 7

Angels pitcher Ryan Johnson is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Saturday’s spring training games.

Other top players Saturday include Giants pitcher Carson Whisenhunt, Red Sox pitcher Johan Oviedo, Jake McCarthy of the Rockies and Rhys Hoskins of the Guardians.

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Tigers’ Anderson, Phillies’ Marchan top players in spring games for Friday, March 6

Tigers pitcher Drew Anderson is Box-Toppers Player of the Day in Friday’s spring training games.

Other top players Friday include Rafael Marchán of the Phillies, Yohel Pozo of the Cardinals, Nathan Lukes of the Blue Jays and Guardians pitcher Gavin Williams.

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