Cal Raleigh’s M’s deal, Astros promote Cam Smith, Rangers option Evan Carter, Chapman named closer, Jared Jones update, D’backs lose Monty

We're on the field at Great American Ballpark in Cincinnati on Opening Day Eve! (top of show) We start with the Mariners locking up their young superstar catcher Cal Raleigh.

(9:09) Astros top prospect Cam Smith has made the Opening Day roster less than a year after being drafted. Is he ready for the challenge and did the Astros already win the Kyle Tucker trade?

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(16:16) Big moves in Texas: The Rangers send World Series star Evan Carter to Triple-A. What does he need to do to get back on track?

(19:55) The Red Sox officially name Aroldis Chapman as their closer, while the Angels make a flurry of moves, including releasing a former number one overall pick.

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(25:45) The Angels cut a former 1st overall pick and are back to their usual ways of calling up players at hyperspeed.

(30:18) Jordan Montgomery’s tough tenure in Arizona gets worse—the lefty is set for Tommy John surgery. 

(39:05) Good news in Pittsburgh as Pirates pitcher Jared Jones avoids surgery on his throwing elbow.

(48:05) Cheers to Nationals broadcaster Bob Carpenter, who announced that this will be his final season calling games.

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