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With Luis Severino dealing with a shoulder injury, the Yankees named Masahiro Tanaka as their Opening Day starter March 28 against Baltimore.

The Mariners say third baseman Kyle Seager was removed for precautionary reasons and didn't need medical treatment after rolling over his glove hand diving for a ground ball Friday night against the Cubs. Seager left the game in the fourth inning.

Batting third, Bryce Harper drew two five-pitch walks in his first spring training plate appearances as a member of the Phillies.

Catcher Martin Maldonado, who has agreed to a one-year contract with the Royals, sources confirm, could serve as a replacement for Salvador Perez, who underwent Tommy John surgery earlier this week.

For the first time since 2008, Felix Hernandez will not be the Mariners' Opening Day starter. Instead, Marco Gonzales will be on the mound vs. the A's on March 20 in Japan.

Padres megasigning Manny Machado says he has come to accept his role as a "villain" but adds that he will always play the game his way.

The Mariners say third baseman Kyle Seager was removed for precautionary reasons and didn't need medical treatment after rolling over his glove hand diving for a ground ball Friday night against the Cubs. Seager left the game in the fourth inning.

For the first time since 2008, Felix Hernandez will not be the Mariners' Opening Day starter.

Major League Baseball's new partner is breaking out some drastic rule changes. Here's what the Atlantic League innovations mean and how likely they are to hit the majors.

Dodgers reliever Joe Kelly was scheduled to throw lightly on Friday after he was scratched from his appearance Wednesday due to a sore back. Kelly told manager Dave Roberts he hurt his back when he stood too long cooking Cajun food.

Coming off a season in which he finished third in the National League Cy Young Award voting, Aaron Nola will start for the Phillies on Opening Day, manager Gabe Kapler said Friday.

Esteban Loaiza, who won 126 games over 15 major league seasons, will be deported after serving a three-year prison sentence for cocaine possession.

The Marlins are once again shutting down Jorge Alfaro after their expected opening-day catcher re-aggravated his right knee while sliding into second base during a spring training game Tuesday.

Justin Verlander will make his 11th career Opening Day start when the Astros face Tampa Bay and defending Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell on March 28.

Robot umpires, a 62-foot, 6-inch distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate, and no infield shifting are among the rule changes coming to the Atlantic League.

Drafting a team that takes full advantage of your league's rule set is just as important as identifying breakout players and difference-makers. Todd Zola teaches a draft approach that optimizes for those who set lineups on a daily basis.

Speculation about which superstars might join forces has been great for basketball. It can be great for baseball, too.

The Phillies are banking on their new right fielder returning to his peak performance, but historically how likely is that to happen?

In the wake of Luis Severino's shoulder injury, we weigh in on who is most likely to get the nod March 28 in the Bronx.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was pleased with the results after throwing seven changeups -- a new pitch for him -- during his spring training outing against the Miami Marlins.