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MLB is working to finalize a Yankees-Red Sox series in London in 2019 that would be the league's first regular-season games in Europe, The Associated Press reports.

The Atlanta Braves have reassigned top prospect Ronald Acuna to minor league camp in a move that likely allows the organization to gain an extra year of contractual control over the outfield phenom.

Former All-Star Clay Buchholz has agreed to a minor league deal with the Royals that would pay him $1.5 million if he is added to the major league roster, USA Today Sports report.

The New York Yankees expect veteran outfielder Jacoby Ellsbury to start the regular season on the disabled list because of a strained oblique muscle.

Zack Greinke, who's dealing with groin tightness, won't be the Opening Day starter for the Arizona Diamondbacks. Manager Torey Lovullo said he's not ready to name the starter for March 29.

New York Mets left-hander Jason Vargas will have surgery on his non-pitching hand and is unsure whether he will return to New York's starting rotation for the beginning of the regular season.

Craig Kimbrel rejoined the Boston Red Sox on Monday after his infant daughter, Lydia Joy, underwent heart surgery in Boston. "She's in a good, comfortable place for me to be down here," he said. "If she wasn't, I wouldn't be here."

While third base features dominant top-tier options, it will also run very deep this season, providing lots of late value. Our experts weigh in on how they are approaching the position this spring, including sleepers and potential busts.

In a candid conversation with a major league ump, 20-year veteran Ted Barrett discusses everything from how MLB's new rule changes will work to being heckled and the most talkative players.

Just how good is Mike Trout? He's so good, it took three rounds of swapping astounding stats to decide which numbers best cement his growing stature in baseball history.

AL MVP Jose Altuve and the World Series champion Astros have finalized a $163.5 million, seven-year contract that guarantees an additional $151 million over five seasons.

Who won the winter? With Opening Day looming, we'll debate that topic on ESPN2 during Thursday's Yankees-Twins tilt -- but first, it's your turn to weigh in.

A powerful bat to put Cleveland over the top? An AL ace ticketed for New York? July is still months away, but it's never too soon to take a look at every 2018 contender's potential summer shopping list.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco has been suspended 80 games after testing positive for the performance-enhancing substance stanozolol.

Getting ready for his last season in Baltimore before free agency, the Orioles star is taking on multiple challenges -- a switch back to his old position, and a new focus on his future.

Players primed to surpass their predicted performances include greats with something left and some -- like Cubs slugger Kyle Schwarber -- finally ready to live up to expectations.

New York Yankees rookie Miguel Andujar has come up short in his bid to win the starting third base role. He was optioned to Triple-A on Sunday, clearing the way for Brandon Drury to claim the spot.

Mets left-hander Jason Vargas has a fracture in his right hand and will be examined by a specialist.

After seeing too many peers leave money behind during this harsh free-agency period, more players might grab guaranteed dollars when they're offered.

The Process, the five-year plan, Moneyball: Whatever you call it, MLB's new -- cough, cough -- "strategy" just means ignoring the present (sorry, 2018) in hopes of a ticker tape parade down the line. This is the story of how baseball got weird.