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Former Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich has signed with a team in the Mexican summer league. The college star went undrafted after confessing to molesting a 6-year-old relative when he was 15.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday he might employ a version of the opener on occasion this season with injuries already ravaging the upper echelon of his starting rotation.

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was removed from Wednesday's spring training game against the Marlins with back stiffness. He will not play Thursday but could return to the lineup Friday, manager A.J. Hinch said.

Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and has been suspended for 80 games.

Salvador Perez, who had 27 homers and drove in 80 runs while providing a solid and calming presence behind the plate for the Royals, underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.

Bryce Harper said Wednesday he meant what he said when he'd be recruiting Mike Trout for the Phillies in 2020 and said MLB hadn't spoken to him yet about his comments.

The Blue Jays finalized a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Bud Norris on Wednesday.

Closer Jose Leclerc, who had 12 saves and a 1.56 ERA last season, has signed a $14.75 million extension that could keep him with the Rangers through the 2024 season.

MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association are planning to overhaul All-Star voting and create an Election Day for fans to pick the starters, sources familiar with the plan told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Yankees pitcher Luis Severino said his "strength is the same" after he felt a twinge in his pitching shoulder, and that he's optimistic that "it's nothing bad."

The champs' 22-year-old third baseman, who rose to the occasion in October, could be among baseball's biggest breakout stars in 2019.

After an up-and-down 2018, Cody Bellinger is refining his swing to re-establish himself as an everyday force in the Dodgers lineup.

New Phillies slugger Bryce Harper on Tuesday again lobbied for superstar Mike Trout to join the franchise in 2021. Angels general manager Billy Eppler told the Los Angeles Times he has been in touch with Major League Baseball regarding the comments.

The San Diego Padres have generated nearly $3 million of additional ticket revenue in the two weeks since Manny Machado agreed to a 10-year, $300 million contract, according to the team's president of business operations Erik Greupner.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez will undergo the reconstructive right elbow surgery on Wednesday.

Giants outfielder Cameron Maybin was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, for two DUI offenses. Tests on the scene determined his BAC was .127.

Max Scherzer could have focused just on his pitching Tuesday, but opted to hit as well against Boston and said he plans to bat in each of his final three spring training starts to be ready at the plate when the regular season begins.

New Phillies slugger Bryce Harper on Tuesday again lobbied for superstar Mike Trout to join the franchise in 2021.

Mexican League baseball players will be eligible to sign with major league teams as free agents after they are 25 years old and have six or more years of professional league experience.

Phillies managing partner John Middleton said the fans played a part in the team's decision to sign Bryce Harper instead of Manny Machado.