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Orioles CEO John Angelos is hoping to complete a new lease for Camden Yards with Maryland Gov. Wes Moore at some point this summer.

Padres pitcher Nick Martinez will replace Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw on the 30-man roster for the United States for the World Baseball Classic.

Cleveland Guardians manager Terry Francona is feeling much better these days after dealing with health issues over the past three years.

DJ LeMahieu says the right foot fracture that forced him to miss the Yankees' postseason is now "100%" and that declining surgery for the injury was the right decision.

Liam Hendriks, who is being treated for non-Hodgkins lymphoma, is visiting the White Sox spring camp, bringing "a lot of joy" to teammates and coaches.

The Milwaukee Brewers signed left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson to a one-year deal on Saturday with a club option for 2024 and placed right-hander Jason Alexander on the 60-day injured.

German Marquez will not pitch for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic as the Rockies' right-hander is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Right-hander Hunter Strickland has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds with an invitation to major league camp.

Seattle outfielder Teoscar Hernández was among five players who lost their salary arbitration cases on Saturday and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe won as teams finished with a 13-6 advantage in decisions.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech thinks he will be ready for the start of the season after he had right knee surgery last year.

Veteran switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman has signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.

Former Tigers teammates Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander threw off adjacent bullpen mounds Friday at the Mets training complex. Quipped manager Buck Showalter: "They're going to make the club."

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw is backing out of playing for the U.S. in the WBC, calling the situation "super disappointing." A source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez an insurance issue led to Kershaw's turn of events.

Seattle outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went to arbitration with the Mariners on Friday in a case that will set a record -- win or lose.

Scott Rolen will have a Cardinals cap on his Hall of Fame plaque while Fred McGriff will not have a team logo.

Manny Machado, who will have 5 years, $150 million left on his deal with the Padres after 2023, said he plans to opt out. "Markets change," he said.

Which overlooked pitchers have the skill set to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft digs deep into the numbers to present his annual "Kings of Command."

The Phillies have signed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado to a three-year contract extension that includes a team option for 2026.

Kirk Gibson's home run? Bryce Harper's pennant-winning walk-off? Here's what one of MLB's new rules would have meant for iconic postseason plays.

Rays OF Harold Ramirez and Angels infielder Luis Rengifo won their salary arbitration cases, while St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley and Arizona infielder Josh Rojas lost.