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Machado brushes aside Judge's recruiting pitch
Aaron Judge suggested Orioles shortstop Manny Machado would look nice in Yankee pinstripes, earning him a warning on tampering. Machado says it was no big deal, though: 'Everyone always jokes' about those things.
Jays' Stroman expects to make April 1 start
Blue Jays pitcher Marcus Stroman, who has been dealing with inflammation in his pitching shoulder, says he expects to make his April 1 start.
A's RHP Cotton to have Tommy John surgery
Oakland Athletics RHP Jharel Cotton injured his elbow earlier this week against the San Francisco Giants. He was expected to be in Oakland's starting rotation this season.
'I thought one of my buddies was playing a prank on me': How Chris Sale is grooming Jason Groome
When it came time to train for the 2018 season, the Red Sox ace reached out to the 19-year-old prospect for pitching prep -- and Pilates.
Sources: Hellickson inks minors deal with Nats
Jeremy Hellickson, who went 8-11 with a 5.43 ERA last year in 30 starts for Philadelphia and Baltimore, has joined the Washington Nationals on a minor league contract, sources told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.
Angels' Ohtani rocked, Scioscia talks 'process'
Shohei Ohtani was rocked for seven runs over 1⅓ innings in his second spring training start for the Angels as team skipper Mike Scioscia deflects questions on whether the two-way Japanese player start is guaranteed a regular season roster.
Ed Charles of 1969 Miracle Mets, dead at 84
Ed Charles, the third baseman known as "The Glider" who helped lead the Miracle Mets to the 1969 World Series title with his veteran guidance and poetry, has died. He was 84.
Reports: Astros extend Altuve with rich contract
Jose Altuve is staying in Houston long term, as the sides reportedly have agreed to a five-year, $151 million extension.
Phillies' Eickhoff expected out 6-8 weeks
Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff will start the season on the disabled list and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks because of a strained lat muscle.
Suarez agrees to 7-year, $66M deal with Reds
Third baseman Eugenio Suarez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $66 million, seven-year contract, a deal that includes a team option for 2025 that, if exercised, would make the deal worth $79 million over eight years.
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Keith Law's Cactus League takeaways: Hunter Greene debuts, throws rockets for Reds
The second overall pick in the 2017 draft showed Thursday the stuff that could one day make him an ace.
Straight out of the Mexican League and into the Boston Red Sox
Esteban Quiroz will start the season in Triple-A while Hector Velazquez is in line for a spot in Boston's starting rotation.
A's Cotton has sprained UCL, seeks 2nd opinion
A's right-hander Jharel Cotton will seek a second opinion after an MRI on Thursday showed a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow as well as a strained flexor muscle.
Syndergaard 'super jacked' for Mets' opener
Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard tried to put his second straight opening-day in perspective but let his emotion show.
BoSox's Price pitches well in Grapefruit debut
Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price looked good in his spring training debut, giving up one hit and a walk in four innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Orioles' Trumbo to miss at least 3-4 weeks
Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will miss at least 3-4 weeks with a quad strain, according to manager Buck Showalter.
D-backs' Greinke may not be ready for opener
Right-hander Zack Greinke's next bullpen session has been pushed back because of groin tightness, putting his availability for Opening Day in jeopardy.
Will former No. 1 pick Dansby Swanson blossom into a star?
Was his not-so-hot 2017 just growing pains, or a sign that the can't-miss shortstop might, well, miss? The clock is ticking.
MLB Madness! Ranking the best postseason upset ever for all 30 teams
As another bracket-busting Big Dance begins on the hardwood, we count down the all-time biggest surprises on the diamond.