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Pitcher Shelby Miller has won his salary arbitration case against Arizona after missing most of last season because of a torn elbow ligament, a decision that gave players a 2-0 record this year.

Mark Appel, who was taken No. 1 overall in the 2013 draft, is taking an indefinite break from baseball, he told Bleacher Report.

Major League Baseball, in an effort to help protect fans, announced that all ballparks will have expanded protective netting extending to at least the far ends of both dugouts.

Indians utility infielder Michael Martinez had surgery to repair a ruptured Achilles tendon and will be sidelined for the next six months.

In honor of his two decades in the Bronx, we look back at some of the best and worst moves of the Brian Cashman era.

Spring training is nearly here, and there are dozens of free agents still available. We find each club's biggest need and identify potential targets.

The Seattle Mariners will extend the protective netting at Safeco Field for the upcoming season to include protection behind both dugouts.

Alex Avila, who reached a deal with the Arizona Diamondbacks, will compete for playing time behind the plate with holdovers Jeff Mathis and Chris Herrmann.

Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts won his arbitration case and was awarded $10.5 million for 2018.

Trading for prospects such as Michael Kopech should elevate the White Sox from also-rans, but theirs isn't the only top-10 farm system in the division.

Outfielder Oscar Gamble, who played seven of his 17 seasons with the Yankees and hit 200 career home runs, died of a rare tumor of the jaw. He was 68.

Americans number nearly one-third of players in Mexico's winter league, and some continue into the Triple-A-level summer league.

Nevada sportsbooks made more money on more bets last year than in any other year.

The Halos have turned their farm system around in a short period of time. Seattle, on the other hand, has allowed its to become MLB's worst.

Larry Walker, who played 10 of his 17 seasons with the Rockies, thinks he knows why he hasn't made it into the Hall of Fame. Said Walker: "It's almost like Coors Field is my PED."

From record-setting rookies to breakout bashers, it was a big year for unexpected stars. We examine the most compelling and make a boom-or-bust call.

Red Sox manager Alex Cora, pitcher Rick Porcello and team president Sam Kennedy were part of a contingent from the team that helped bring medical supplies, water filtration systems, food and other equipment to Puerto Rico on Tuesday.

Switch-pitcher Pat Venditte is among 22 non-roster players invited to spring training with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The Rays said they have "ended our contractual relationship" with team physician Michael Reilly after they were made aware of a YouTube video in which a woman accused of him of sexual abuse.

Veteran lefty Jon Niese has signed a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and will report to major league spring training.