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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

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Bradford Regional Medical Center submits closure notice; transitioning to outpatient care center

Transitioning to outpatient care center

By SARA FURLONG news@bradfordera.com

February 17, 2026

(Editor's note: This story has been updated with additional information available from hospital officials Tuesday afternoon.) Bradford Regional Medic...

Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott during busy trade deadline

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Dodgers add starter Jack Flaherty, Padres get closer Tanner Scott during busy trade deadline

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

July 31, 2024

PHOENIX (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers acquired starting pitcher Jack Flaherty, San Diego added All-Star closer Tanner Scott, and Arizona, Baltimore a...

What’s ahead in MLB’s second half?

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What’s ahead in MLB’s second half?

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

July 18, 2024

PHOENIX (AP) — Pete Alonso's disappointing performance in this year's Home Run Derby wasn't a particularly big deal for the future of his big-league c...

Marcus Stroman has first outing with Yankees; Mets’ Senga won’t throw for at least 3 weeks

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Marcus Stroman has first outing with Yankees; Mets’ Senga won’t throw for at least 3 weeks

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

February 26, 2024

PHOENIX (AP) — Marcus Stroman threw 2 1/3 innings in his first spring training start with the New York Yankees on Sunday, giving up three runs on four...

Why is there a pants problem in Major League Baseball during spring training?

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Why is there a pants problem in Major League Baseball during spring training?

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

February 24, 2024

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball is showing off new uniforms during this year’s spring training. The biggest problem is they might be showing ...

The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell

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The Dodgers gave Shohei Ohtani $700 million to hit and pitch — but also because he can sell

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

December 11, 2023

PHOENIX (AP) — Shohei Ohtani’s jaw-dropping $700 million, 10-year deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers has some similarities to other contracts for the w...

Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 in NLCS

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Marte hits walk-off single in ninth, D-backs beat Phillies 2-1 and close to 2-1 in NLCS

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

October 20, 2023

PHOENIX (AP) — More than 15 minutes after the game, Ketel Marte stood at his clubhouse locker, gulping water while trying to finally catch his breath ...

No-name bullpen giving Arizona Diamondbacks a huge lift during unlikely run to the NLCS

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No-name bullpen giving Arizona Diamondbacks a huge lift during unlikely run to the NLCS

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

October 13, 2023

PHOENIX (AP) — Andrew Saalfrank got the final out of the seventh inning on Wednesday night in a crucial moment of the NL Division Series and fellow Ar...

MLB’s recently expanded playoff field helps provide great playoff races in both NL, AL

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MLB’s recently expanded playoff field helps provide great playoff races in both NL, AL

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

September 22, 2023

PHOENIX (AP) — Rookie sensation Corbin Carroll was all smiles Wednesday, a few minutes after stealing his 50th base of the season, cracking his 25th h...

The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck

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The Rays are finalizing plans for a new stadium, which means MLB expansion could be on deck

DAVID BRANDT AP Baseball Writer

September 21, 2023

The Tampa Bay Rays are finalizing plans for a new ballpark in downtown St. Petersburg, which is a positive development for baseball fans in Florida. I...