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Shohei Ohtani stunned the Dodgers with his marriage announcement Thursday, and he revealed few details in a short interview.

Major League Baseball's average salary rose 7.1% last year to a record $4,525,719, according to the annual report the players' association issued.

Catcher Francisco Mejia, who was released by the Angels last week, has rejoined the Rays after playing 50 games for the team last season.

Pirates starter Paul Skenes retired Orioles prospect Jackson Holliday on a grounder in a spring training matchup of the top overall picks in the past two MLB drafts.

The Phillies have ended the popular $1 Hot Dog Night promotion, citing "the organization's ongoing commitment to provide a positive experience for all fans in attendance."

Giants right-hander Tristan Beck has been diagnosed with an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm and is evaluating his treatment options.

Toby Swanson, the 4-year-old son of Blue Jays reliever Erik Swanson, is out of the pediatric ICU after being hit by a car Sunday, his mother posted.

Even at age 75, Brent Strom -- the secret weapon behind several recent deep postseason runs -- is showing no signs of slowing down.

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani announced on social media Thursday that he is married.

Veteran right-hander Sonny Gray said he appreciated that he'd be making his Cardinals debut as the Opening Day starter, saying, "I don't take that lightly at all."

Cody Bellinger said he was "super excited" about his three-year, $80 million deal with the Cubs, which agent Scott Boras said they had to pivot to over a long-term contract because of some "irregularity going on in this current market."

Stacy Wakefield, the widow of longtime major league pitcher Tim Wakefield, died from cancer nearly five months to the day after he did, the family announced Wednesday.

Hector Ortiz, who played 18 pro seasons as a catcher before getting into coaching with the Texas Rangers in 2006, has died of cancer at age 54.

Japanese pitcher Yoshinobu Yamamoto struck out three batters over two scoreless innings in his spring debut for the Dodgers against the Texas Rangers.

The Orioles added some veteran help by signing infielder Kolten Wong and right-hander Julio Teheran to minor league contracts.

Byron Buxton is back and healthy in center field for the Twins after two consecutive seasons ended with knee injuries.

Blue Jays right-hander Alek Manoah had a rough afternoon, hitting three batters and throwing just 17 of 38 pitches for strikes against the Tigers, but he said he came away feeling good about his velocity in his first spring training start.

Shohei Ohtani went opposite field for a two-run homer Tuesday, delighting the crowd in his first game wearing Dodger blue.

Following recovery from Tommy John and back surgeries, Tigers starter Casey Mize threw 1 2/3 innings Tuesday.

The 4-year-old son of Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson "is on the road to recovery" after being hit by a car and airlifted to a hospital, the team said.