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Duke in the Pros - Opening Day

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DURHAM – Three former Blue Devils and two former assistant coaches begin the 2024 MLB Season on Thursday, as Opening Day gets underway for all 30 teams.

After spending the past two seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Marcus Stroman signed a two-year contract with the New York Yankees. Stroman enjoyed a 10-9 record for the Cubs in 2023, posting a 3.95 ERA and stuck out 119 batters before falling on the 15-day injured list late in the season. The former first round pick brings over 1,300 innings of experience, nearly 1,100 strikeouts and a career 3.