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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.

Yankees pitcher Luis Severino will not be ready for Opening Day after an MRI revealed rotator cuff inflammation. He will be treated with anti-inflammatories and resume a throwing program in two weeks.

The Red Sox expect second baseman Dustin Pedroia to make his exhibition debut on Thursday against Minnesota.

Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will be out until May after having a procedure on the area of his lower leg that was injured during a celebration.

Boisterous celebrations, lighthearted trash talk and screaming -- lots of screaming. The inner sanctum of Yasiel Puig, baseball's tongue-wagging, coach-smooching oracle of joy, is exactly what you'd expect.

Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will be out until May after having a procedure on the area of his lower leg that was injured during a celebration.

Yankees pitcher Luis Severino will be evaluated and examined further after his first start of spring training was put off due to right shoulder discomfort.

Padres outfielder Travis Jankowski will miss the first couple months of the season after breaking a bone in his right wrist while diving to catch a fly ball against Texas.

Sunday Night Baseball announcer Jessica Mendoza is joining the New York Mets as an adviser while continuing her ESPN responsibilities, the team announced Tuesday.

Yankees pitcher CC Sabathia, who will retire after this season, will appear on a number of ESPN shows this year, including SportsCenter and Baseball Tonight.