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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says "no one is alarmed or worried" about Clayton Kershaw taking a few days off from throwing.

Marwin Gonzalez, who played every position for the Astros in 2018 except pitcher and catcher, has reached a two-year, $21 million deal with the Twins, sources told ESPN.

Ervin Santana, who missed most of last season after having surgery on his finger, has reached an agreement with the White Sox on a deal that could be worth $4.3 million if he makes the major league roster.

Pitcher Sonny Gray, who signed a four-year, $38 million contract with the Reds last month, will miss his first spring start after experiencing stiffness in his right elbow.

While the potential loss of Bryce Harper could be a big blow to Washington's lineup, an offseason defensive overhaul might be the difference-maker in a tough National League East fight.

Some teams take a stars-and-scrubs approach, some have depth but lack star power. We sort them all out and figure out who's on top.

The long offseason wait is over -- let the games begin! -- giving us a chance to focus on what will happen between the lines.

The Nationals have had plenty of time to get used to the idea of playing without Bryce Harper -- and it shows at their camp in Florida.

Dan Jennings, a left-hander who had a 3.22 ERA in 72 games for the Brewers last season, has signed with the Angels on a minor league contract with an invite to spring training.

The most important task for Ryan Braun these days is making the most of the time the longtime Brewers star is in the lineup.

The Padres are getting closer to getting Manny Machado in uniform and on the field.

Dustin Pedroia's goal isn't merely to come back from his knee injury, but to remain healthy enough to contribute for the Red Sox for the entire season.

Brett Gardner won a World Series with the Yankees in his second season in 2009, but New York hasn't reached the World Series since and Gardner called it "a disappointing 10 years" on Thursday.

Longtime Boston Globe baseball writer Nick Cafardo has died after collapsing at the team's spring training ballpark.

The Los Angeles Dodgers will honor pitching great Don Newcombe by adding a commemorative No. 36 patch to their uniforms this season.

Rockies star Nolan Arenado, who will be a free agent next winter if he doesn't reach an agreement on a long-term deal, says the current state of the free-agent market is "sad."

The Cleveland Indians and two-time All-Star reliever Tyler Clippard have agreed to terms on a minor league contract.

Bullpen consistency can be the difference between a pennant and going home early. Who's best at nailing down wins and protecting leads?

"It's dumb because they have us in last place." Winners of an average of 97 games over the past four years, here's what the Cubs really think about a projection that has them winning 79 games.

With his awful 2018 season now in his rearview mirror, the Yankees' catcher might be ready to resume mashing.