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While the Red Sox top the major leagues with a projected payroll of $223 million, the Yankees are seventh at around $167 million -- their lowest payroll since 2003 and their lowest payroll ranking since 1992.

The Diamondbacks and infielder Ketel Marte have agreed to a five-year, $24 million contract, according to multiple reports.

Now that the Yankees know they'll be without their starting first baseman for six to eight weeks, here's a look at their possible solutions.

Bartolo Colon, who was cut Saturday by the Rangers, has signed another minor league deal with the team.

Left-handed ace Chris Sale is still set to start for the Red Sox on Opening Day despite taking a line drive to his hip in spring training.

Dusty Baker and the Giants are reunited, as San Francisco has added its former manager to serve as a special adviser.

Yankees first baseman Greg Bird will miss six to eight weeks after he undergoes surgery Tuesday to remove a small broken spur in his right ankle.

Denied their preferred site for a new ballpark, the Athletics have expressed interest in paying off the $135 million debt on the Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum in exchange for stadium ownership.

The White Sox welcomed back a former groundskeeper who spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit. Nevest Coleman, 49, had his 1994 rape and murder conviction overturned via DNA evidence.

Which MLB club is the best bet to win it all this season? We'll debate that topic on ESPN during Sunday's Dodgers-Giants game -- but first, it's your turn to weigh in.

If you could have just one of the following eight aces start for you on Opening Day, whom would you choose? We'll debate that topic on ESPN during Thursday's Dodgers-Giants game, but first, it's your turn to weigh in.

Former major league All-Star Albert Belle was arrested Sunday on charges of indecent exposure and driving under the influence.

Winning isn't everything -- and that applies to nearly every MLB team this year. We define a successful season for each club based on, well, reality.

Will the ball keep flying out of the park? Will a group of superteams dominate again? We examine key topics to watch as Opening Day nears.

Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Robbie Ray dominated a minor league game in his final spring training appearance, striking out 12 with no walks in 6 1/3 innings against Colorado players from the high class A ranks.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone says it's too early to know if first baseman Greg Bird will be sidelined for Opening Day on Thursday at Toronto because of inflammation in his right foot.

If Astros first baseman Yuli Gurriel continues to progress in his rehab from hand surgery, he could see time in minor league games in the coming days before rejoining the major league club, thus avoiding starting the season on the disabled list.

The Phillies have signed top prospect Scott Kingery to a six-year contract. The deal runs through 2023 and includes options that can extend the contract through 2026.

With Madison Bumgarner injured, the Giants are turning to Ty Blach to start Opening Day.

Is it time to punch his ticket to Triple-A? The two-way phenom doesn't look ready to deliver in any role, struggling at the plate and on the mound.