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A's Gold Glove 1B Olson has hand surgery

March 22, 2019 - 3:56pm
There is no timetable for Athletics first baseman Matt Olson's return following hand surgery.

Reds' Scooter Gennett injures leg, sent for MRI

March 22, 2019 - 3:56pm
Reds All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett injured a leg while fielding a grounder against Milwaukee and was helped off the field.

McKeon, 88, remains active as Nationals adviser

March 22, 2019 - 3:56pm
Jack McKeon, serving as a special adviser to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo, will spend the season in Washington. He'll help minor league managers and coaches, and he'll evaluate prospects.

Mariners prospect Filia suspended 100 games

March 22, 2019 - 3:56pm
Seattle outfielder Eric Filia, the Mariners' No. 22 prospect, has been suspended 100 games following a third positive drug test. Kansas City pitcher Jon Perrin and Boston pitcher Chase Shugart were suspended 50 games for positive drug tests.

Wieters makes Cards roster as Molina backup

March 22, 2019 - 3:56pm
Four-time All-Star Matt Wieters has made the Cardinals' major league roster, earning the backup job behind catcher Yadier Molina.

Yankees critique prototype pre-rubbed baseballs

March 22, 2019 - 3:56pm
Several Yankees hitters say the biggest difference they see with MLB's factory-rubbed baseball prototypes is that the new balls are darker in color.

Sources: Sale, Red Sox agree to 5-year extension

March 22, 2019 - 12:56pm
Left-hander Chris Sale and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a contract extension, pending a physical next week, league sources confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Agent angry Reds demoted top prospect Senzel

March 22, 2019 - 12:56pm
The Reds sent Nick Senzel, their top prospect, to the minor leagues on Friday -- and the decision did not sit well with Joel Wolfe, Senzel's agent. "This is a shortsighted move that may be frugal now but could cost them dearly later," Wolfe said.

High fly: Francona takes Indians crew skydiving

March 22, 2019 - 12:56pm
Cleveland manager Terry Francona took his first plunge from 2 miles up last week, and liked it so much he took an Indians crew with him for another skydive on Thursday.

Law: Padres prospect Patino shows off electric stuff

March 22, 2019 - 12:56pm
Luis Patino is only 19, but the righty could be pushing for a spot in the majors sooner than expected. Which other prospects impressed during a recent scouting trip to Arizona?

Buster's Buzz: Players are losing the battle against 'Terminator' contracts

March 22, 2019 - 12:56pm
The wave of recent extensions has put millions of dollars in players' pockets. But the teams wouldn't be doling out these deals unless they are great business decisions.

Will pitchers bring the most heat ever in 2019? Not so fast

March 22, 2019 - 6:55am
Are flamethrowers flaming out? Fastballs got faster and faster and faster every year -- until they didn't anymore.

Trout's the greatest through age 26. Is he destined to be best ever?

March 22, 2019 - 6:55am
We dig into the numbers to see what the Angel with the richest contract ever would have to do to go down as the top player in MLB history.

Which MLB club could be this year's surprise contender?

March 22, 2019 - 6:55am
Last year, the A's blew by low preseason expectations to win 97 games. We look at this season's teams with sneaky upside.

Bold fantasy baseball predictions for 2019

March 21, 2019 - 6:50pm
Fantasy baseball is a game about ceilings and floors, which means sometimes you have to take a chance and make a bold prediction. Here are Tristan H. Cockcroft's biggest calls for the season ahead.

Trout plays full game a day after landing rich deal

March 21, 2019 - 6:50pm
Angels manager Brad Ausmus likes to have his regulars play nine innings at least once in a spring training game and on Thursday, it was Mike Trout's turn against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Pence makes Rangers' roster to start season

March 21, 2019 - 6:50pm
Veteran outfielder Hunter Pence, who went to spring training with the Rangers on a minor league contract, will be on the 25-man roster as the team's fourth outfielder on Opening Day.

Mazzilli improving after being struck by foul ball

March 21, 2019 - 3:49pm
Yankees guest instructor Lee Mazzilli will remain hospitalized until at least Friday as a precaution after being struck on the head by a batted ball during batting practice on Wednesday.

Source: Cards, Goldy finalizing 5-year extension

March 21, 2019 - 3:49pm
Slugger Paul Goldschmidt is finalizing a five-year extension for $130 million with the Cardinals, a source confirmed to ESPN. The deal will keep him in St. Louis through the 2024 season.

Yankees' Sabathia 'felt great' in 1st spring game

March 21, 2019 - 3:49pm
In his first appearance since undergoing a heart procedure in December, Yankees left-hander CC Sabathia allowed one run and two hits Thursday.

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