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These young franchise shortstops have begun a rivalry that will last for years. But who's better?

This winter's freeze-out of top free agents isn't an accident, but what's keeping the best available talents on the market well into January?

Starting with guys such as Nolan Arenado and Kris Bryant, third is stocked with top performers, but they can't all be No. 1. And where's Manny Machado?

Since baseball has no clock, a game could last forever ... or could it? We test September's 19-inning Boston-Toronto epic to see how much players -- and fans -- could endure.

The Blue Jays are acquiring second baseman Yangervis Solarte in a trade with the Padres, according to multiple reports.

The Astros' all-world infielder is the clear choice for No. 1. But beyond him, the competition gets fierce.

The Texas Rangers and Japan's Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters are starting a multiyear agreement this year that will involve baseball and business operations.

The 80th version of the Puerto Rican winter league returned on Friday, albeit under difficult circumstances, with a doubleheader in the western city of Mayaguez: Santurce vs. Carolina in the opener and Caguas vs. Mayaguez in the nightcap.

Where future Hall of Famers used to dominate, a younger group of power hitters has pushed its way into the ranks of baseball's best.

They're the top arms on the market, but there are questions about both pitchers. We break down their resumes and let you decide which is the best bet.

Right now, What's on second and I Don't Know is on third. But those holes could be filled by the Yankees' top prospect -- and a veteran recruit.

Astros star Carlos Correa won $5,000 for charity by draining a free throw Thursday night at the Rockets' home game against the Warriors.

The Dodgers acquired left-handed reliever Scott Alexander from the Royals in a three-team trade that also included the White Sox. Veteran relievers Luis Avilan and Joakim Soria will go to Chicago in the deal.

Among several moves on Thursday, the Dodgers added ex-MLBer Mark Prior as their bullpen coach.

MLB and the Players Association will meet next week to discuss pace-of-play initiatives for 2018

The pace of this offseason has been positively glacial. We examine the reasons so many free agents are still unsigned -- and make predictions for the coming thaw.

The Giant has long been MLB's best catcher. But can he fend off stiff competition from rising stars like Gary Sanchez or Willson Contreras this year?

The World Series champion Astros received an invitation to visit the White House and plan to attend, although a date hasn't been finalized, a team official told the Houston Chronicle.

Big-ticket moves have been few and far between this offseason, but that hasn't stopped some clubs from helping their playoff chances, while others have fallen behind the pack.

We brought back the Montreal Expos with a team comprised completely of players still available this winter. How does our hypothetical squad stack up against baseball's contenders? The answer might surprise you.