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Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Francisco Cervelli is leading an effort to raise awareness for the humanitarian crisis in his native Venezuela, as he and his teammates donned T-shirts Saturday that read, "Freedom for Venezuela."

The Texas high schooler has star potential, but he might not be enough of a sure thing to be at the very top of the draft.

Kris Bryant said he felt slighted last year, when the Cubs star missed a large portion of the season with an injured shoulder. His message to critics: "I'm motivated. Keep 'em coming. Bring it."

Newly acquired Marlins catcher Jorge Alfaro bruised his right knee Saturday when he collided with the dugout railing and then fell down the steps chasing a foul ball.

New York Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks says he's still not over his team's postseason loss to the Boston Red Sox, as the two rivals squared off in their first meeting since Boston's series-clinching Game 4 win in the ALDS last October.

The Dodgers say Clayton Kershaw is expected to resume his regular throwing program next week, with manager Dave Roberts adding that the ace left-hander was feeling better.

Kyler Murray said the Oakland A's, who retain his baseball rights, "can hold out all the hope they want to," but the Heisman Trophy winner is committed to playing in the NFL.

The Reds have signed shortstop Jose Iglesias to a minor league deal that includes an invite to big league camp.

Despite the Mets' insistence that it was "nothing serious," infielder Jed Lowrie on Saturday said "there's no real timetable" for his return from a left knee capsule sprain.

After leading the Cardinals in batting average and hits last season, Jose Martinez has signed a new two-year contract, the team announced.

Padres' general manager A.J. Preller says he initially thought it would be a 'pipe dream' to be able to sign Manny Machado.

Ervin Santana, who missed most of last season after having surgery on his finger, has reached an agreement with the White Sox on a deal that could be worth $4.3 million if he makes the major league roster.

Ichiro Suzuki said he was nervous before Seattle's spring-training opener against Oakland on Friday, but the 45-year-old Mariner went 1-for-2 with a two-run single before leaving for a pinch runner.

Phillies owner John Middleton is meeting with free agent Bryce Harper in Las Vegas, but barring something unexpected, a deal will not be completed Friday night, sources told ESPN.

The Mets said Friday that outfielder Jed Lowrie should be ready for the start of the regular season after an MRI on his sore left knee were negative.

Lorena Martin's wrongful termination lawsuit against the Seattle Mariners must be resolved in private arbitration rather than in court following Friday's ruling by a judge in King County (Washington) Superior Court.

Major League Baseball announced the parameters for a 20-second pitch clock for spring training games Friday, and sources told ESPN that adding it for this regular season is a real possibility.

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Padres' general manager AJ Preller says he initially thought it would be a 'pipe dream' to be able to sign Manny Machado.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts says "no one is alarmed or worried" about Clayton Kershaw taking a few days off from throwing.