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Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.

Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018.

Veteran right-hander Zach Eflin will be the Opening Day start for the Orioles in Toronto on March 27.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an MRI on his pitching elbow revealed no structural damage, according to multiple reports Friday.

Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees' Opening Day starter Friday by manager Aaron Boone.

The Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season and added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds.

Atlanta Braves third baseman Austin Riley left a Grapefruit League game Friday after a pitch hit him in the hand that he broke last season.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will open the season on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.

The victor in the annual series between the Padres and Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup, a trophy designed by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder.

Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal their ideal outcomes for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft.

After a second ACL tear, the Braves' 2023 NL MVP is rehabbing with a plan to be stronger -- and healthier -- than ever.

Rafael Devers told reporters Thursday that he's "good to do whatever" the Boston Red Sox want him to do, an indication that he's willing to move away from third base and serve as the team's designated hitter this season.

Rangers left-hander Cody Bradford will start the season on the IL because of soreness in his throwing elbow.

The trend of minor league teams adopting unique "alternate identities" is sweeping the nation.

Which players are Tristan H. Cockcroft higher on than most? Here's a list of 20 names to keep in mind.

Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito will begin the season on the injured list with a hamstring injury, manager Alex Cora told reporters Thursday.

The Tampa Bay Rays will not proceed with the development of a $1.3 billion baseball stadium in St. Petersburg, Florida, principal owner Stuart Sternberg said.

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil has been shut down with a minor oblique strain and ruled out for Opening Day.

Right-handed reliever Phil Maton and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to a one-year contract, the team announced Thursday.

Our fantasy experts discuss which players have stood out this spring, and what it could mean for the season ahead.