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World Series issues helped the Chicago Cubs land Yu Darvish

The much-anticipated start to the two-way phenom's first spring training with the Angels is upon us. Follow along as ESPN tracks him in Tempe, Arizona.

Clayton Kershaw will start a Dodgers opener for a record eighth time.

A's catcher Bruce Maxwell said Tuesday he will discontinue his protest during the national anthem this season.

Teams might have taken a pass on providing big paydays this winter, but rising talents like Aaron Judge are worth opening your wallets for.

Red Sox starter David Price said on Tuesday that his behavior wasn't great last year, so he's looking to start over.

New Yankees manager Aaron Boone believes his team is hungry for a championship and is fully aware of the World Series or bust expectations surrounding the club.

Padres pitcher Jose Torres, who pleaded not guilty to felony aggravated assault in January, will not be at spring training, and the team says it's taking the matter "very seriously."

Chase Utley, a key clubhouse leader for the Dodgers, is returning to the team in 2018 after agreeing to a deal, sources confirmed to ESPN.

Juan Carlos Nunez, who worked for an agency representing baseball players, claims the company knew about performance-enhancing drug use and helped players get them.

Boston believes it has the arms to carry an offense that forgot how to hit homers last year. Here's what each starter needs to figure out first.

Sure, there are still unsigned free agents. But as pitchers and catchers report, talking about actual baseball again has never felt more refreshing.

Infielder Trevor Plouffe has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and will report to big league spring training. Plouffe would get a $1.75 million, one-year contract if added to the 40-man roster.

Billy the Marlin remains, but Miami's four other sea mascots will swim away and wave goodbye to their midgame race, according to multiple reports.

The media has been barred from covering the Major League Baseball Players Association's free-agent training camp at the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.

Yoshihisa Hirano agreed in December to a $6 million, two-year contract with the Diamondbacks after 12 seasons with Orix of Japan's Pacific League, and he said Monday that he hopes to be a closer in Arizona like he was in Japan.

Goose Gossage blasted Brian Cashman in a rant to the New York Daily News, saying he isn't "a big fan" of the longtime Yankees GM and calling him a "f---ing a--h---." Gossage will not be attending Yankees spring training this season.

Former Marlins teammates Giancarlo Stanton and AJ Ramos are looking into living together this season now that both play in New York. Ramos was traded to the Mets last July. Stanton was dealt to the Yankees in December as part of Miami's payroll purge.

Playoff hopefuls such as the Twins need help if they don't want to kiss their postseason bids goodbye. What could make or break some other clubs' hopes as camps open?

Which players will take the next step and become fantasy stars in 2018? Who will fly under the radar and help you win your league on draft day? Who will let everyone down with a poor season? Our experts give their picks.