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Pirates pitcher Jameson Taillon says he's "more serious" and has a newfound maturity after being diagnosed with testicular cancer last season.

Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson will be joining the Yankees in training camp Monday. A source told ESPN he will stay with the Yankees for six days.

Now that the NFL might see the first M.D. on a jersey, let's look back at the history of the uniform name game.

What do you get when you combine a revitalized rotation with an elite lineup? For Chicago, it might just add up to another World Series at Wrigley.

Free-agent reliever Carlos Torres and the Cleveland Indians have agreed to a minor league contract.

As so many players arrive in spring training wearing new uniforms, we're reminded of the old Jerry Seinfeld barb. But with team turnover now so dramatic from year to year, the game depends on fans cheering for clothes.

New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman compared his team to "The Little Engine That Could" after being asked how he viewed the Yankees in relation to their American League East rival, the Boston Red Sox.

The Tampa Bay Rays have agreed to a one-year, $4 million deal with outfielder Carlos Gomez, MLB.com reported Wednesday.

Outfielder Colby Rasmus has decided to return to baseball after walking away this past summer, and he has signed a minor league contract with the Baltimore Orioles.

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda remains hospitalized in critical condition after a cardiac incident, the San Francisco Giants said Wednesday.

Cameron Maybin, who batted .228 with 33 stolen bases with the Angels and Astros last season, has signed a one-year deal with the Marlins.

Forrest Whitley, a right-hander who is considered one of the top pitching prospects in baseball, has been suspended for violating the minor-league drug program, sources told ESPN's Buster Olney.

Some clubs that are expected to wind up below .500 have the potential to pull off a surprise and achieve postseason glory. Who are this spring's most likely candidates to exceed their weak forecasts?

Adding Steven Souza Jr. to a new-look outfield in Arizona might help get the D-backs get back to the postseason, but did the Rays get good value?

The future belongs to Miguel Andujar and Gleyber Torres, but Tuesday's three-way deal added a strong right-now rival to a complicated camp battle.

The Yankees have added versatile infielder Brandon Drury in a three-team trade with Arizona and Tampa Bay. Steven Souza Jr. goes to the Diamondbacks, with the Rays getting two prospects and two players to be named.

Nationals second baseman Daniel Murphy isn't sure if he'll be ready in time for Opening Day after having offseason debridement and microfracture surgery on his right knee.

Cubs catcher Willson Contreras joins a growing chorus of players concerned about baseball's new limit on mound visits.

Sure, positions are up for grabs in the Grapefruit and Cactus Leagues. But there's deeper drama going on. Here are the questions you really want answered.

Clayton Kershaw has reached the 200 inning mark just once during the past four seasons. A closer look at the numbers reveals whether he's still worthy of being a first-round pick this season.