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Posey likely won't catch for Giants early in spring
Buster Posey most likely will not catch in any spring training games until early March, Giants manager Bruce Bochy said Wednesday.
Tulowitzki 'can't wait' to prove himself to Yankees
Troy Tulowitzki, who missed all of last season with the Blue Jays due to injuries, says he's healthy and excited about chasing a World Series title with the Yankees.
Source: Tigers, Harrison agree to 1-year deal
The Detroit Tigers and veteran infielder Josh Harrison have agreed to a one-year deal, a source confirmed to ESPN's Jeff Passan.
New Mets infielder Lowrie to have MRI on knee
Jed Lowrie will get an MRI after experiencing pain in the back of his knee while running.
ChiSox SS: Machado 'might have' missed the boat
Tim Anderson says Manny Machado 'might have' missed the boat by choosing the Padres over the White Sox.
Over/unders, World Series and playoff odds for all 30 MLB teams
The Baltimore Orioles have a season win total of 59.5, while the Yankees are at 96.5. Here are the odds you need to know for all 30 MLB teams.
Buster's Buzz: Why Machado signing is a test for Padres ownership
San Diego made a surprising free-agent splash for the second consecutive winter. But can the Padres surround Manny Machado and Eric Hosmer with a championship-level roster?
Yankees favored over Red Sox to win AL East
The World Series champion Red Sox are not the favorites to win the AL East this season. That honor goes to the Yankees.
Possible ripple effects of Machado's deal for Bryce and baseball
Not only could Manny Machado's $300 million pact increase the price tag for Bryce Harper, it also could lead to even heftier free-agent hauls for Mookie Betts and Mike Trout in two years.
MLB tiers: Ranking baseball's best starting pitchers
Even with the rise of new tactics like the opener, old-school aces are leading the way.
Source: MLB adding rules to prevent sign stealing
Major League Baseball is putting new rules in place this season to guard against high-tech sign stealing, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming an SI.com report.
Twins' Sano (cut foot) out for at least a week
Twins third baseman Miguel Sano will miss at least the first week of full-squad workouts after he cut his foot while celebrating his team winning the Dominican Winter League championship.
Manfred again downplays slow free-agent market
Hours after Manny Machado agreed to a $300 million, 10-year deal with San Diego, MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said the slow free-agent market is "a little much ado about nothing if in fact those players all sign at the end of the day."
Cards' Martinez (shoulder) shut down for 2 weeks
Cardinals pitcher Carlos Martinez, who had an MRI this week that showed his right shoulder is structurally sound, will be shut down for two weeks and be re-evaluated March 5.
Sources: Machado, Padres reach $300M deal
Manny Machado, a four-time All-Star who had a .297 batting average with 37 home runs, 107 RBIs and a career-high .905 OPS last season, has reached a deal with the Padres, sources told ESPN.
Winners and losers from Machado's megadeal
We break down what the deal means for the infielder, the Padres and a certain other available star.
Why Manny Machado's record deal makes sense
By signing the biggest free-agent deal in sports history, both the player and the Padres knew exactly what they were doing.
Former Dodgers pitching great Newcombe dies
Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at the age of 92, the team announced.
Law: Machado deal accelerates Padres' path back to the postseason
A team spending to win? The third baseman's move to San Diego changes the prospect-packed Friars' timetable for a return to contention.
Manny Machado timeline: Big talent with a little attitude
An undeniable talent, Manny Machado also has been called out for dirty play and a bad attitude. Here's a look at what the Padres are getting into.
