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For major league veterans, spring training is as easygoing as baseball gets -- unless you are moving to a new spot on the diamond. This March, some players are learning the transition process is hard work.

Tim Lincecum is set to finalize a contract and return to the major leagues for the first time in two years.

Free-agent outfielder Jon Jay, who hit .296 for the Cubs in 2017 while becoming the team's leadoff hitter, has joined the Royals on a one-year deal.

Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza is frustrated about the rent for the Italian soccer team that he owns.

How did Eric Karabell approach the 12-team NL only LABR draft? Find out his rationale behind all of his picks and his strategy on draft day.

Indians pitcher Danny Salazar will not be ready for the start of the season because of inflammation in his shoulder, opening up a rotation spot for Mike Clevinger.

The Diamondbacks will bring back the helmet-clad golf cart for the first time since the vehicle left Major League Baseball more than two decades ago.

In an excerpt from the book "Try Not to Suck: The Exceptional, Extraordinary Baseball Life of Joe Maddon," Chicago's skipper reflects on the feeling of knowing that his relief pitcher gaffe nearly cost the Cubs a championship.

Miguel Andujar might not have the clout of the Baby Bombers who have come before him, but his torrid spring training could lead to a key role in N.Y.

Nationals prospect Seth Romero was sent home Monday morning for violating club policy, a source confirmed to ESPN. Before joining Washington, the left-handed prospect had several issues while playing college ball at Houston.

Mets pitcher Matt Harvey allowed two hits over a pair of scoreless innings against the Tigers on Monday in his second spring training appearance.

Strong rebuilding plans are already bringing these teams back to the cusp of contention. Next winter, their wallets should open to land baseball's biggest free agents.

Adrian Beltre debuted with hits in his first two at-bats of spring training after the Rangers took a cautious approach to getting him going.

After a stomach bug set back Yu Darvish's debut for the Cubs, Chicago's newest pitcher will take the mound Tuesday -- squaring off against his former team, the Dodgers.

The Mariners and Ichiro are closing in on a reunion. The sides are finalizing an agreement on a one-year deal for the veteran outfielder to return to Seattle, a source confirmed to ESPN.

In an unorthodox attempt to solve his well-documented throwing problem, Cubs pitcher Jon Lester is experimenting with bouncing throws to first base, calling it the "Jordan-to-Pippen bounce."

The Cardinals have signed shortstop Paul DeJong to a six-year, $26 million contract extension. He hit .285 with 25 home runs and 65 RBIs last season as a rookie.

Brian Dozier said he "will be a free agent this fall, that's the bottom line" after revealing that he still has not had any negotiations with the Twins on a contract extension.

Major League Baseball-sanctioned artist Opie Otterstad depicts the Astros storming the field at Dodger Stadium to celebrate winning Game 7.

Here's a scary thought: Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa could reach another level this season. Which other stars have room to grow?