MLB in brief: Alek Manoah’s big outing | Retired Josh Reddick

Big release from Alek Manoah

He pitched six innings giving up only one earned run.

Speaking of the Blue Jays, the club is building its culture.

“You can’t create a culture. That comes over time, but you can form a team identity.”

Jordan Romano is watching the #BlueJays evolve around him, and he’s got the 9th. Story:https://t.co/LiQLbyFsKX

— Keegan Matheson (@KeeganMatheson) March 18, 2023

Retired Josh Reddick

He had a great career.

The stars should play

That’s what Nolan Arenado believes in relation to the World Classic.

The Astros confirm the worst

Jose Altuve has broken his thumb and will be operated on.

Houston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve broke his right thumb when a Daniel Bard fastball hit him in Venezuela’s quarterfinal WBC loss to Team USA and will undergo surgery. He’s expected to miss at least two months.

—Jeff Passan (@JeffPassan) March 19, 2023

Nestor Cortes Jr. is happy with his progress

He feels up to it.

Carousel in New York

DJ Stewart is ready for the season.