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Almost everyone could use the O's star, but only a few clubs have enough to land him. From one-year rentals to long-term homes, here are the best fits.

Major League Baseball plans to look into the source of information about Shohei Ohtani's elbow injury and determine whether the story came from a team official, sources told ESPN.

Veteran reliever Steve Cishek, who pitched for the Mariners and Rays last season and has 121 career saves, reached a two-year deal with the Cubs, a source told ESPN.

Brandon Kintzler, an All-Star selection with the Twins before he was traded to the Nationals last season, has agreed to a two-year deal with Washington, according to reports.

On the day top Yankees prospect Gleyber Torres turned 21, New York general manager Brian Cashman revealed the team's big league staff wanted him on last year's Opening Day roster.

Ian Kinsler is headed to Los Angeles, as the veteran second baseman has been dealt by the Tigers to the Angels, according to ESPN's Buster Olney and multiple reports.

RHP Sandy Alcantara was a key part of Miami's haul, but the upside of the prospects received might be hard-pressed to add up to Marcell Ozuna's worth.

If the Cardinals want to keep up with the mini-dynasties brewing in Chicago and Los Angeles, Marcell Ozuna is a great start. But another signing -- say, Manny Machado or Josh Donaldson -- could return St. Louis to elite status in the NL.

Right-handed reliever Joe Smith has agreed to a two-year deal with the World Series-champion Astros, pending a physical, according to MLB.com.

Right-handed reliever Juan Nicasio and the Mariners have agreed to a two-year deal, according to a report.

The Miami Marlins released pitcher Edinson Volquez, freeing up a spot on their 40-man roster, but they could still re-sign him to a minor league deal.

Agent Scott Boras said he has had preliminary talks with the Nationals about an extension for Bryce Harper.

After missing out on Giancarlo Stanton, St. Louis upgraded its lineup by landing Miami's other slugging outfield star.

We listened to 15 hours of manager meetings so you don't have to. Here are the best takeaways from their talks in Orlando.

He certainly doesn't look the part. But there are a few good reasons the 6-foot-7, 282-pound Bronx Bomber could play a starring role in the 1-hole.

The Miami Marlins have continued their offseason purge, trading Marcell Ozuna, who is due to enter arbitration after a career-best season, to the Cardinals, a source told ESPN.

With one of his two Miami Marlins clients traded Wednesday and the other on the block, agent Scott Boras says of the team: "We've seen one of our major league jewelry stores become a pawn shop.''

The Mets added a piece to the bullpen, agreeing to a two-year deal with right-handed reliever Anthony Swarzak.

Bob Costas has won the Ford C. Frick Award, presented by the Baseball Hall of Fame for broadcasting excellence.

The Rockies, after signing reliever Bryan Shaw on Tuesday, kept another piece in their bullpen by agreeing to a deal with lefty Jake McGee, according to reports.