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Former Houston Astros closer Ken Giles and top prospect Hurston Waldrep were among 23 non-roster players invited to spring training Friday by the Atlanta Braves.

The Yankees will play a pair of split-squad exhibition games on March 24 and 25 against the Mexican team Diablos Rojos in Mexico City.

Theo Epstein, who as Red Sox GM was the architect of two World Series championships, is returning to parent company Fenway Sports Group as a minority owner and part-time senior adviser.

Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 3: A salary-cap drafts tutorial on how to value players, including strategies on building your roster and nominating players.

Free agent reliever Keynan Middleton and the St. Louis Cardinals agreed to contract terms pending a physical, multiple media outlets reported Thursday.

Former Cy Young winner Corbin Burnes is headed from Milwaukee to Baltimore in exchange for prospects, sources told ESPN on Thursday.

Marlins outfielder Jazz Chisholm Jr. lost his salary arbitration case with the Marlins on his 26th birthday and will be paid $2.6 million rather than his $2.9 million request.

An online fundraiser to replace a destroyed bronze statue of Jackie Robinson in Wichita, Kansas, has surpassed $140,000.

New Dodgers left-hander James Paxton agreed to rework his one-year deal, lowering his guarantee from $11 million to $7 million.

MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. and NBA Hall of Famer Grant Hill are part of a group that has agreed to buy a controlling stake in the Orioles for $1.725 billion.

Infielder Christian Arroyo agreed Wednesday to a minor league contract with the Brewers that includes an invitation to major league spring training.

The Guardians' home opener on April 8 is set to coincide with a total solar eclipse in Cleveland.

Free agent left-hander Wandy Peralta is in agreement with the Padres on a four-year, $16.5 million contract, sources confirmed to ESPN on Wednesday.

John P. Angelos' sale of the Orioles to private equity billionaires David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti reportedly values the team at $1.725 billion.

Rangers All-Star shortstop Corey Seager had surgery Tuesday for a left sports hernia repair.

Adam Ottavino, who went 1-7 with a 3.21 ERA and 12 saves for the Mets last season, will return to the team in 2024 on a one-year deal.

Joc Pederson, who finalized a one-year contract with the NL champion Diamondbacks on Tuesday, said he liked the "electric" style of the team so much that he wanted "to be a part of it."

The burned remnants of a Jackie Robinson statue that was stolen last week were found Tuesday.

The Mariners have acquired utility player Samad Taylor from the for a player to be named or cash, the team announcd Tuesday.

After a breakout 2021, the Blue Jays slugger hasn't quite lived up to expectations. This season is crucial to resetting the standard.