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Eric Karabell outlines what he's seeing from all of the action in Florida and Arizona and what it means to the fantasy baseball manager.

Zack Wheeler has agreed to a three-year, $126 million extension with the Phillies, according to sources, the most lucrative extension in baseball history in terms of average annual value.

Ed Ott, who hit .273 with seven homers and a career-best 51 RBIs during the Pirates' championship season in 1979, died Sunday at the age of 72, the team said.

The Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Elvis Andrus to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training.

First baseman C.J. Cron has agreed to a minor league deal with the Red Sox that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.

Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile has a lower back contusion and is out of the hospital after undergoing CT scans following a scary fall Saturday.

Calling it a "good learning experience," Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga gave up a three-run home run while striking out five against the Dodgers in his major league spring training debut.

Toronto pitcher Alek Manoah, on his way back from a topsy-turvy season that saw him land back in the minor leagues, felt some soreness during a bullpen session Friday, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider said an MRI showed "no structural concern at all."

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck is scheduled to have surgery Monday to remove an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm.

Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile was taken off the field on a stretcher after he tumbled over the wall during a 4-2 loss to the Boston Red Sox Saturday, and Washington manager Dave Martinez said Lile went to a hospital for a CT scan of his lower back.

The Cubs and first baseman Garrett Cooper have agreed to a minor league contract that includes an invitation to big league camp. An All-Star in 2022, Cooper played for the Marlins and Padres last season.

Reigning NL MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. has irritation around his meniscus that should not keep him out for Opening Day, though he is set to undergo further evaluation.

Red Sox second baseman Vaughn Grissom is unlikely to be ready for Opening Day after suffering a groin injury while taking ground balls.

A born entertainer and master of preparation, Vogt will bring all those skills to his new job as Guardians manager.

Matt Chapman and the San Francisco Giants have agreed on a 3-year, $54 million deal that includes opt-outs after the first two years.

Gerrit Cole, making his spring debut, allowed two earned runs on four hits across two-plus innings in the Yankees' 8-4 win over the Blue Jays. The only issue he had Friday night had nothing to do with his own performance.

Yankees lefty Carlos Rodon allowed four homers to minor leaguers over three innings during a simulated game in Florida on Friday.

The Braves said Ronald Acuna Jr. was sent out for further evaluation on his sore knee Friday and expect to have an update on those results Saturday.

Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems.

Former major leaguer Robinson Canó has signed with the Diablos Rojos of the Mexican Baseball League. The Diablos Rojos will play the Yankees in two exhibition games.