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Dodgers pitchers Clayton Kershaw and Walker Buehler each took part in simulated games Monday and left manager Dave Roberts encouraged by their progress.

Indians All-Star Jose Ramirez took ground balls on Monday, a day after he fouled a pitch off the area below his left knee, but the team isn't sure whether he'll play in Thursday's opener at Minnesota.

Jake Arrieta has no doubt the Philadelphia Phillies will be successful this season.

Right-hander Daniel Hudson has signed a one-year deal to join the Blue Jays, who transferred second baseman Devon Travis to the 60-day injured list.

June's draft looks thin on depth, but a recent Oregon State-Cal series put two potential No. 1 overall picks on display.

Right-handed starting pitcher Dan Straily was released by the Marlins on Monday.

Buying into the future of the franchise and owner Arte Moreno's intervention were just part of what made baseball's best player want to be an Angel for life.

The Red Sox weren't going to let their star lefty get away. But they spent way too much and are taking on a ton of risk.

The Astros to win the AL West? Sure, if you like easy money. How about Yasiel Puig for MVP or the Rangers to win a playoff game? Those are just two of the long shots our writers and reporters are eyeing.

He's as competitive as ever -- just with an earlier bedtime. Those who know him best compare Red Sox Theo to Cubs Theo.

"There's going to be some ups and downs in the 12 years, but the direction was huge for me," Mike Trout said about the Angels and his new deal. "I'm happy and excited for the direction they're going."

"This is my home. I love it. It never crossed my mind that I wasn't going to be an Angel for life," Mike Trout said Sunday.

Right-handed reliever Greg Holland will be the Arizona Diamondbacks' closer, manager Torey Lovullo said Sunday.

Left-hander Eric Lauer will be the Padres' Opening Day starter for Thursday's game against the Giants. Manager Andy Green said Lauer was chosen because his normal day to pitch falls on Thursday.

X-rays on Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez's left leg showed no signs of a broken bone after the All-Star was carted off the field in Sunday's spring training game against the Chicago White Sox.

Mets starter Noah Syndergaard took issue with the team's lack of progress in contract talks with Jacob deGrom and New York's travel plans ahead of Opening Day.

Justin Verlander says his new deal with the Astros is part of a "new wave in baseball" where teams are locking up their star players before letting them hit free agency.

Pitching prospect Touki Toussaint was optioned to Triple-A by the Braves on Sunday, but the team plans to have rookie pitchers Bryse Wilson and Kyle Wright in its opening rotation.

Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will start the season on injured reserve as he recovers from knee surgery.

With Jason Kipnis injured, the Indians signed veteran infielder Brad Miller.