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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz says his mother is doing better after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal in Venezuela.

The Rangers have decided not to sign closer Seung-Hwan Oh after an issue arose over his physical exam, according to multiple reports.

Eric Hosmer finally signed, joining the San Diego Padres on an eight-year contract. Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy fallout of the deal.

A pair of deals shook up all three teams and left an All-Star's future in doubt, but is Odorizzi who the Twins needed after missing out on Yu Darvish?

A front-loaded, eight-year deal for $144 million put one of this winter's biggest free agents in a Padres uniform. How could this calculated risk also make sense?

Unsigned veterans such as Logan Morrison might be tempted to wait to sign after Opening Day, but it's a gambit without guarantees -- or recent success.

The Padres have reached a deal with free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer, according to multiple reports.

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman C.J. Cron from the Los Angeles Angels and designated outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.

The Tampa Bay Rays have traded starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league infielder Jermaine Palacios.

Chris Archer believes the Tampa Bay Rays are capable of having the best rotation in the major leagues. Archer was 10-12 with a 4.07 ERA a year ago when he worked at least 200 innings for the third consecutive season.

Royals pitcher Danny Duffy signed a huge deal, was arrested for DUI and had his home threatened by wildfires in 2017. He's ready "to erase and re-record" this season.

Rewarding Luis Severino for a breakout season might seem like the easy call, but manager Aaron Boone has a rotation full of alternatives.

The Indians have signed free agent Rajai Davis to a minor league contract, bringing back the speedy outfielder who hit one of the biggest home runs in team history.

Scooter Gennett won his arbitration case against the Reds and will receive $5.7 million during the 2018 season. Cincinnati had offered $5.1 million.

Dustin Pedroia understands and accepts his role as the leader of the Red Sox, says the younger players need to and are ready to take on more leadership responsibility.

Mets veteran David Wright, who is still rehabbing his back and shoulder, is unsure if he'll be able to play this season but said, "I'm going to give it my best shot."

A's prospect Jesus Luzardo has started a fundraising effort for the family of Chris Hixon, who was among those killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where Luzardo graduated.

Manny Machado arrived at Orioles camp Saturday, ready to move on from the offseason trade talk surrounding him and prepared to focus on his full-time move to shortstop.

No longer the staff ace, the 37-year-old is content with helping turn his young Yankees teammates into contenders.

Relief pitcher Tony Watson has reached an agreement with the Giants, a source confirmed to ESPN. The former All-Star with the Pirates was traded to the Dodgers last season at the July 31 deadline.