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Major League Baseball's new partner is breaking out some drastic rule changes. Here's what the Atlantic League innovations mean and how likely they are to hit the majors.

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly was scheduled to throw lightly on Friday after he was scratched from his appearance Wednesday due to a sore back. Kelly told manager Dave Roberts he hurt his back when he stood too long cooking Cajun food.

Coming off a season in which he finished third in the National League Cy Young Award voting, Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies on Opening Day, manager Gabe Kapler said Friday.

Esteban Loaiza, who won 126 games over 15 major league seasons, will be deported after serving a three-year prison sentence for cocaine possession.

The Marlins are once again shutting down Jorge Alfaro after their expected opening-day catcher re-aggravated his right knee while sliding into second base during a spring training game Tuesday.

Justin Verlander will make his 11th career Opening Day start when the Astros face Tampa Bay and defending Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on March 28.

Robot umpires, a 62-foot, 6-inch distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate, and no infield shifting are among the rule changes coming to the Atlantic League.

Drafting a team that takes full advantage of your league's rule set is just as important as identifying breakout players and difference-makers. Todd Zola teaches a draft approach that optimizes for those who set lineups on a daily basis.

Speculation about which superstars might join forces has been great for basketball. It can be great for baseball, too.

The Phillies are banking on their new right fielder returning to his peak performance, but historically how likely is that to happen?

In the wake of Luis Severino's shoulder injury, we weigh in on who is most likely to get the nod March 28 in the Bronx.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was pleased with the results after throwing seven changeups -- a new pitch for him -- during his spring training outing against the Miami Marlins.

He might have played just one inning in his first game since May, but Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia was happy with how things went Thursday.

Tom Seaver, a Hall of Famer who won three Cy Young Awards, has been diagnosed with dementia and is retiring from public life, his family announced Thursday.

Josh Donaldson, who has been slowed by injuries the past two seasons and spent the first two weeks of spring training strengthening his legs, feet and toes, will make his exhibition debut for the Braves on Friday.

Bryce Harper homered for the second straight day in a simulated game against Philadelphia Phillies minor leaguers.

Every March, Eric Karabell opines on hundreds of players for fantasy baseball consideration. These are the ones he's giving his ultimate endorsement: a spot on his teams.

Veteran outfielder Carlos Gomez, who hit a career-low .208 last season, said he chose to sign a minor-league deal with the Mets because "I think I'll be more close to a championship."

Mookie Betts' mother told him, "If you're not good at something, then don't do it." The Red Sox superstar -- and all-around phenom -- has taken those words to heart.

We break down why this season could be hard on seemingly steady performers including an aging pitcher, one of 2018's top rookies and even an MVP.