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Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks will miss the first series of the regular season because of a lower back injury he has been dealing with since March 1.

Changes to the trade deadline, roster size and minimum pitcher workloads over the next two seasons should shake up your scorecards.

Frequent trader Jerry Dipoto won't be the only GM in a hurry to make deals, as earlier swaps and a busier deadline could be in the mix.

Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield got a surprise stint as the Brewers' first base coach for three innings Saturday as part of his two-day stay with the team.

Outfielder Carlos Gonzalez has agreed to a minor league deal with the Indians, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming multiple reports. He will receive a $2 million base salary if he makes the major league roster.

Yankees prospect Estevan Florial suffered a nondisplaced right wrist fracture while chasing down a deep fly ball. No timetable for his recovery has been released.

Yankees prospect Estevan Florial suffered a nondisplaced right wrist fracture while chasing down a deep fly ball. No timetable for his recovery has been released.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is day-to-day after being hit on the ankle with a pitch Friday, and there are no concerns about his availability for Opening Day, according to manager Gabe Kapler.

With closer Brandon Morrow out and Pedro Strop limping, Chicago needs depth. But Theo Epstein says he won't pay for free agents when he'll have plenty of arms in Triple-A.

Our updated closer depth chart displays the top closing options for each team.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is day-to-day after being hit on the ankle with a pitch Friday, and there are no concerns about his availability for Opening Day, according to manager Gabe Kapler.

Ichiro Suzuki is enjoying it while he can.

Astros manager AJ Hinch, not backing down given postgame hindsight, called umpire Angel Hernandez "unprofessional" and "arrogant" after being ejected in the first inning of a split-squad spring training game.

Phillies manager Gabe Kapler asked fans Friday to do something positive to honor Matt Vecere, a fan of the team who was killed aboard an Ethiopian Airlines flight that crashed Sunday. Vecere was heading to the United Nations Environment Assembly.

Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day as he continues to deal with shoulder inflammation. Kershaw has made a Dodgers-record eight consecutive Opening Day starts.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper suffered a right foot contusion when he was hit by a pitch in the sixth inning Friday, but manager Gabe Kapler said the team is confident he'll be OK.

A judge has dropped drug and terroristic threat charges filed against former Major League Baseball player Lenny Dykstra, stemming from an altercation with an Uber driver. Dykstra pleaded guilty to disorderly conduct and was fined $125.

Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor will miss "a significant amount of time" due to a sprained left knee and sprained left hip, manager Dave Martinez said Friday.

Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper limped off the field after being hit in the right ankle by a 96-mph fastball during Friday's spring training game against Toronto.

Nationals outfielder Michael A. Taylor is getting an MRI on his sore knee and hip, calling into question Washington's lack of outfield depth.