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An inflamed right shoulder will send Dellin Betances to the injured list, but the Yankees reliever says he thinks he'll miss only three to five days before resuming his throwing program.

Yankees outfielder Aaron Hicks, who hasn't played since March 1 because of tightness in his back, said he's "doing great" after a second cortisone shot and is hoping to resume baseball activities soon.

Cubs relievers Brandon Morrow and Pedro Strop each threw bullpen sessions this week as they recover from injuries.

The Detroit Tigers announced Tuesday that pitcher Michael Fulmer needs Tommy John surgery on his pitching elbow.

Two-time AL MVP Mike Trout is close to smashing the record for the largest contract in professional sports history, as he's finalizing a new 12-year deal with the Angels worth more than $430 million, sources told ESPN.

The best player of his generation just got the biggest contract in sports history, but is he sacrificing his shot at October glory by staying in Anaheim?

From J.J. Watt angling for a similar contract to a fellow MLB player asking for a loan, Trout's huge payday has social media buzzing.

There are always quirks as a new baseball season begins. Here's how the opening slate affects top contenders.

Eric Karabell projects which player will lead every National League team in saves to help fantasy managers draft closers this season.

A growing number of players are trying to make an impact in roles both on the mound and at the plate -- and it could become a trend.

74 home runs? 384 strikeouts? A 57-game hitting streak? History could be made this year, but some standards are more attainable than others.

We checked in with Ichiro Suzuki's countrymen about the importance of MLB's regular-season return to Tokyo and his role.

An MRI on Monday revealed that Rangers pitcher Yohander Mendez has a Grade 1 sprain of the ulnar collateral ligament and could return around midseason.

The Cincinnati Reds expect left-hander Alex Wood to open the season on the disabled list as he recovers from a sore back that has limited him during spring training.

The Yankees and left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez have agreed to a minor league deal worth $3 million if Gonzalez is added to the major league roster.

The Yankees and left-handed pitcher Gio Gonzalez have agreed to a minor league deal worth $3 million if Gonzalez is added to the major league roster.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw will not be ready to start Opening Day due to shoulder inflammation, manager Dave Roberts said.

Major League Baseball is talking to representatives of the minor league system about higher salaries and better working conditions.

Jacoby Ellsbury is moving closer to playing for the Yankees for the first time since October 2017. Ellsbury has been recovering from hip, oblique and foot injuries and on Sunday made his first appearance around the full squad in about a year.

Jung Ho Kang and Erik Gonzalez have won starting jobs in the infield with the Pittsburgh Pirates.