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The Milwaukee Brewers have reached an agreement with right-handed reliever Matt Albers on a two-year, $5 million contract, according to multiple reports.

The Cleveland Indians are removing the divisive Chief Wahoo logo from their jerseys and caps starting in the 2019 season.

Even after some big trades, the Yankees' system is brimming with talent. How far behind are the Red Sox, and which other AL East teams have prospects on the way to the majors?

It's been a slow offseason, but one thing Chicago's done to bolster its lineup: Hire a new hitting coach with stats that back up his reputation.

Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge sat side by side on the dais, together in public for the first time as Yankees teammates.

Ryan Braun will work out at first base during spring training as the Brewers attempt to figure out how to best work in new players Christian Yelich and Lorenzo Cain.

Fantasy is about to turn into reality in the Bronx. Here are the most fascinating decisions skippers have to make before the season starts.

Former All-Star reliever Francisco Rodriguez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Phillies and will report to major league spring training, according to multiple reports.

Marcos Carvajal, who pitched for the Rockies and the Marlins, died in his native Venezuela of pneumonia that was exacerbated by medicine shortages in the country.

Scott Boras isn't happy his clients aren't signing lucrative deals, and he blames tanking teams. Here's how to fix the sport to suit the super agent.

Orioles manager Buck Showalter confirmed that Manny Machado will play shortstop this season after spending the majority of his career at third base.

When it comes to changing MLB -- on and off the field -- there are three stakeholders who can best make a case for control: the owners, the players and the fans. We go issue by issue to see which group should get what it wants -- and why.

Mets first-year manager Mickey Callaway won't name a closer for the start of the season, opting instead to use a committee approach to close out games.

White Sox left-hander Carlos Rodon, who had shoulder surgery in September, has been cleared to begin a throwing program.

The MLBPA has expressed concern that teams are not spending revenue-sharing proceeds to improve play. Major League Baseball said it's not worried about any violations.

The Royals are re-signing shortstop Alcides Escobar after the sides agreed to a one-year, $2.5 million contract, a source told ESPN.

The Marlins GM has spent the past two months trading Giancarlo Stanton, Marcell Ozuna, Dee Gordon and Christian Yelich. Now he'll start the hard part of his offseason: running seven marathons in seven days on seven continents.

With Hunter Greene and Nick Senzel in it, CIncinnati's system is the division's best. Which other NL Central teams have big-time talent on the way to the majors?

It's a tale of two cities among the teams of the NL West, with San Diego overflowing talent -- particularly in the middle infield -- and San Francisco slipping far behind.

The National League Central became a bit more interesting as the Brewers added Lorenzo Cain and Christian Yelich to the lineup on the same day.