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How do Darvish's former rivals rate their new ace's repertoire? Said Addison Russell: "I'm just glad he's on our side now."

Hall of Fame first baseman Orlando Cepeda was hospitalized in the Bay Area on Monday night, according to a report.

Eric Hosmer and the San Diego Padres have finalized their $144 million, eight-year contract.

Boston needed a slugger ready to solve its power problem, but the Red Sox might have blinked in their effort to land the only acceptable option.

Milwaukee Brewers left fielder Ryan Braun reported to spring training Monday to prepare for his 12th big league season. For the first time since his rookie campaign in 2007, he'll be taking ground balls at first base.

Now that San Diego's first base position is in Eric Hosmer's $144 million hands, it seems as if there are 144 million candidates for the one remaining starting spot in the Padres' outfield.

Justin Turner heard about it for weeks. He couldn't get away from talk about the Dodgers' seven-game loss to the Houston Astros in the 2017 World Series.

J.D. Martinez has finally made his move, signing with the Red Sox and joining a team loaded with talented young outfielders. But even if Martinez winds up at designated hitter more often than not, Eric Karabell trusts in the slugger's fantasy value.

Jake Odorizzi says he's glad he no longer has to worry about being traded, after the Rays shipped him to the Twins.

Boston didn't land Giancarlo Stanton or Manny Machado. But the Sox snagged their top offseason target and the power bat they desperately needed.

Mike Trout, who took part Monday in the Angels' first full-squad workout, said expectations are higher after the signings of Shohei Ohtani, Ian Kinsler and Zack Cozart.

Free-agent outfielder Jarrod Dyson and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed on a two-year deal, a source told ESPN.

The slugging tandem fans have anticipated ever since the Marlins star was traded to the Yankees gave diehard fans in Tampa a glimpse of what's to come.

Wearing a red No. 62 Phillies spring training jersey, Eagles star Jason Kelce was the main guest during the first official day of team workouts.

The Boston Red Sox are expected to agree to a deal with J.D. Martinez, potentially ending their stalemate with the free-agent slugger, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney.

Red Sox owner John Henry believes with the right approach, his team can be "very successful" this season.

Wasihngton Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper says his focus is on 2018.

In simply limiting mound visits, commissioner Rob Manfred didn't drop the hammer by unilaterally implementing pitch clocks. But if players don't want those clocks in 2019 -- and they don't -- they'd better pick up the pace this season.

Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier says he is "100 percent frustrated and very upset" by the team's decisions to part ways with Corey Dickerson and Jake Odorizzi.

Cubs star Anthony Rizzo, a 2007 graduate of Stoneman Douglas High School, said he was in Parkland to support victims and their families after last week's mass shooting, not to make a political statement.