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Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager said being sidelined last year while his teammates were making the World Series was difficult, but he spent the offseason undergoing an intense strength-and-agility regimen while recovering from a pair of surgeries.

Roberto Osuna will close for the Houston Astros in the right-hander's first full season with the team.

The Yankees and starting pitcher Luis Severino have reached a four-year deal with a fifth-year option. Sources told ESPN that the total value of the deal could max out at $52.25 million.

Three and a half months after the pursuit started, here's where things stand with Harper, Machado and their suitors. Plus, updates on Craig Kimbrel, Nolan Arenado and other stars seeking paydays.

Phillies president Andy MacPhail, who continues to size up free agents such as Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, says "all of our ownership group wants to win."

Roberto Osuna will close for the Houston Astros in the right-hander's first full season with the team.

Danny Farquhar, who suffered a brain hemorrhage from a ruptured aneurysm last April, took a massive step toward pitching again the majors, throwing a bullpen session with the Yankees on Friday.

Cubs shortstop Addison Russell spoke publicly to reporters Friday for the first time since his suspension for violating Major League Baseball's domestic abuse policies. "I've let a lot of people down," Russell said.

Mariners center fielder Mallex Smith will be slowed at the start of spring training due to a sore shoulder that manager Scott Servais attributes to "overzealous" offseason throwing.

The Oakland Athletics signed outfielder Robbie Grossman to a one-year, $2 million contract Friday.

Three and a half months after the pursuit started, here's where things stand with Harper, Machado and their suitors. Plus, updates on Craig Kimbrel, Nolan Arenado and other stars seeking paydays.

Switch-hitting, versatile infielder Yangervis Solarte has reached agreement on a minor league contract with the San Francisco Giants.

Mets OF Yoenis Cespedes says he thinks he will be able to return this season following surgery on both heels last summer, but he doesn't know when he will be ready to play.

Though pitcher Michael Fulmer lost his salary arbitration case against the Tigers and will make $2.8 million in 2019, players finished hearings with a 6-4 advantage in decisions.

The Yankees and starting pitcher Luis Severino have agreed on a four-year deal with a fifth-year option that could max out at $52.25 million, sources told ESPN.

Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia says if he had to do it all over again, he wouldn't have had the knee surgery after the 2017 season that sidelined him for all but three games in 2018.

Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia says if he had to do it all over again, he wouldn't have the knee surgery after the 2017 season that sidelined him for all but three games in 2018.

The way free agency is going, the rush to sign early-bird contract extensions could become the norm. But at what cost?

Three and a half months after the pursuit started, here's where things stand with Harper, Machado and their suitors. Plus, updates on Craig Kimbrel, Nolan Arenado and other stars seeking paydays.

If the owners' aim is to maximize return, why shouldn't the players do the same -- by protecting themselves, and their value?