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About 15 players were in attendance Wednesday as the players' association held its first training session for unsigned free agents. A scout for the Royals was escorted out as scouts and media weren't permitted at the workouts.

Esteban Loaiza, who was arrested Friday on suspicion of drug smuggling, denied all allegations during an appearance Wednesday in San Diego County Superior Court.

Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo issued condolences and encouragement while sounding a note of alarm over the school shooting at his alma mater in Florida that left at least 17 dead.

The Astros clinched their first World Series title a little more than three months ago, but manager A.J. Hinch is already growing tired of answering title-related questions.

Injury-plagued left-hander Wei-Yin Chen, the Miami Marlins' highest-paid pitcher, isn't expected to be ready for Opening Day, but the team hopes he can join the rotation sometime during the season.

The Red Sox will try for a third consecutive American League East title this season. Starter Chris Sale is confident in the team's roster. "I like exactly where we are right now," he said.

Tim Lincecum, who hasn't pitched in the major leagues since 2016, will work out for teams Thursday in Scottsdale, Arizona. Scouts from at least 12 teams are expected to be in attendance.

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge, the American League Rookie of the Year in 2017, won't use his injured shoulder as an excuse for his midseason slump.

Chicago White Sox outfielder Avisail Garcia won his salary arbitration case against the team and will get a raise to $6.7 million instead of the club's $5.85 million offer.

Dave Stewart is back with the Oakland Athletics as a spring training instructor.

Red Sox pitcher Steven Wright is still being investigated by MLB for domestic violence, but he says that he didn't touch his wife during a December dispute.

The Diamondbacks will use a new humidor to store baseballs this season, and CEO Derrick Hall hopes pitchers can get a better grip during home games.

Johnny Cueto says he decided to stay with the Giants and not opt out of his contract because he likes the team and was coming off a tough season.

Former major league outfielder Tito Francona, the father of Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona, died Tuesday night at the age of 84.

Astros ace Justin Verlander took to Twitter on Tuesday to object to a MLB Network host's comment that the Yankees are "the team to beat in the American League."

Marlins CEO Derek Jeter told reporters on Tuesday that he's fine with team members sporting facial hair -- as long as it's "well-groomed." He added: "I think if you look professional, you act professional."

Bryce Harper's Nats are overrated. The Rangers are overachievers. Wanna bet? Here are some preseason win projections that are a bit ... off.

So long, Joe Girardi and the Baby Bombers. Hello, Aaron Boone and the return of the Evil Empire. Now, the real work begins.

Mets manager Mickey Callaway says he has the players and coaching staff needed to win and has many changes he plans to implement in his first year at the helm. Callaway replaces Terry Collins, the longest-tenured manager in team history.

Shohei Ohtani's presence with the Angels is already drawing plenty of attention, and manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday that the focus will be on what Ohtani does as part of a six-man starting rotation.