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After Montgomery made his desire to start clear this winter, the Cubs landed an ace. Now the swingman extraordinaire's role is in limbo -- again.

Cubs star Anthony Rizzo, a 2007 graduate of Stoneman Douglas High School, was one of about two dozen speakers who addressed a crowd of thousands who came out to show their support at a candlelight vigil for the victims of Wednesday's massacre.

When it comes to spring training, the Cincinnati Reds always seem willing to go with the daring look.

Diamondbacks right-hander Zack Greinke wasn't ready to fully embrace the humidor and its potential effect on Arizona's home games, saying, "I've got to see" whether it'll make Chase Field less hitter-friendly.

The Red Sox have an agreement to sign free-agent utilityman Eduardo Nunez to a one-year deal with an option for 2019, a source told ESPN. The deal is pending the passage of a physical -- hardly a formality, given the way Nunez finished last season.

Indians GM Chris Antonetti said the team is taking the "long view" with pitcher Danny Salazar in the hopes of getting the most out of him "for the bulk of the season."

Commissioner Rob Manfred said MLB has "significantly altered' its positions based on player input and announced that rule changes for pace of play will be announced before the start of spring training games.

The Blue Jays have signed Jaime García to a one-year contract with a club option for 2019, the team announced Thursday.

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Mookie Betts says while he isn't ready to agree to a long-term extension with Boston, it has nothing to do with what was said during his arbitration hearing with the Red Sox in January.

The Orioles added a starting pitcher Thursday, agreeing to a two-year contract with Andrew Cashner, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

Cleveland's Trevor Bauer, Houston's Collin McHugh and Tampa Bay's Jake Odorizzi have won their salary arbitration cases. Toronto's Marcus Stroman and Minnesota's Kyle Gibson have lost. The decisions for the pitchers leave players with an 11-8 advantage.

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The Mariners announced Thursday that first baseman Ryon Haley underwent surgery to remove a bone spur in his right hand and will be out approximately four to six weeks.

Mookie Betts said Thursday that the 2017 Red Sox felt "tension in the locker room." Xander Bogaerts took it further, describing "head-butts" and "disagreements" and expressing a need for the team to learn from the experience and go forward.

College baseball starts this week and that means it's already time to start thinking ahead to the draft. Which players could be in the first-round mix?

From a former superstar at a crossroads to an ace on the mend, you won't have to wait until Opening Day to see if these guys are ready to shine.

Wade Miley, who is coming off the worst season of his career last year with the Orioles, signed a minor league contract with the Brewers.

Shohei Ohtani made a good first impression -- both on the field and in the locker room -- with his new Angels teammates during the the first day of spring workouts on Wednesday, but the "Babe Ruth of Japan" said he's still adjusting to his new life.

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.