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Chris Archer believes the Tampa Bay Rays are capable of having the best rotation in the major leagues. Archer was 10-12 with a 4.07 ERA a year ago when he worked at least 200 innings for the third consecutive season.

Royals pitcher Danny Duffy signed a huge deal, was arrested for DUI and had his home threatened by wildfires in 2017. He's ready "to erase and re-record" this season.

Rewarding Luis Severino for a breakout season might seem like the easy call, but manager Aaron Boone has a rotation full of alternatives.

The Indians have signed free agent Rajai Davis to a minor league contract, bringing back the speedy outfielder who hit one of the biggest home runs in team history.

Scooter Gennett won his arbitration case against the Reds and will receive $5.7 million during the 2018 season. Cincinnati had offered $5.1 million.

Dustin Pedroia understands and accepts his role as the leader of the Red Sox, says the younger players need to and are ready to take on more leadership responsibility.

Mets veteran David Wright, who is still rehabbing his back and shoulder, is unsure if he'll be able to play this season but said, "I'm going to give it my best shot."

A's prospect Jesus Luzardo has started a fundraising effort for the family of Chris Hixon, who was among those killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where Luzardo graduated.

Manny Machado arrived at Orioles camp Saturday, ready to move on from the offseason trade talk surrounding him and prepared to focus on his full-time move to shortstop.

No longer the staff ace, the 37-year-old is content with helping turn his young Yankees teammates into contenders.

Relief pitcher Tony Watson has reached an agreement with the Giants, a source confirmed to ESPN. The former All-Star with the Pirates was traded to the Dodgers last season at the July 31 deadline.

In a lawsuit released Friday, Miami-Dade County claims the county and the city of Miami were to receive a share of profits from any sale of the Miami Marlins. The suit names former owner Jeffrey Loria and the new ownership group led by Derek Jeter.

Right-hander Anibal Sanchez will join the Minnesota Twins on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.

Having lost up to 15 pounds over the offseason, Albert Pujols is likely to play more games at first base this season, creating opportunities for Shohei Ohtani to serve as the Angles' designated hitter.

Toronto pitcher Marcus Stroman met with Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins on Friday, a day after the 26-year old right-hander's salary arbitration loss triggered him to vent on Twitter.

With Tim Lincecum bidding to return to the major leagues, Giants general manager Bobby Evans said, if all business aspects work accordingly, San Francisco is interested in reuniting with its former pitcher.

Edinson Volquez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, returning to his original team with a chance to be a candidate for the rotation in 2019.

While Cubs manager Joe Maddon said his team will abide by any rule changes that would alter the game's pace of play, he said he's not happy about the possibility of change. Pitcher Jon Lester said changes would be a terrible idea.

Giancarlo Stanton isn't yet used to the big media presence of the Yankees, but the slugger says he is ready for a season of success and high expectations in New York.

Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez says he's healthy and is confident he can post "100 RBIs and 30 homers" this season.