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As a special assistant to MLB commissioner Rob Manfred, CC Sabathia, who retired after the 2019 season, is tasked with addressing player relations, diversity, equity and inclusion, social responsibility, youth participation and broadcasting.

All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.

All-Star third baseman Jose Ramirez and the Cleveland Guardians are in agreement on a five-year, $124 million contract extension, sources familiar with the deal told ESPN.

The Opening Day game between the rival Red Sox and Yankees has been postponed because of inclement weather in the forecast Thursday in New York.

The Opening Day game between the Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins has been postponed because of inclement weather in the forecast Thursday in Minneapolis.

The union for Major League Baseball players gave $50,000 to their minor league counterparts in November 2021, according to the annual financial disclosure dated March 31 and filed by the MLBPA with the U.S. Labor Department.

The Astros and closer Ryan Pressly have agreed to a two-year contract extension, according to multiple reports.

Pitchers and catchers will have the option of using new technological signaling devices as they decide what pitches to throw in the upcoming regular season.

The Miami Marlins have reached a one-year, $7.5 million agreement with first baseman first baseman Jesús Aguilar.

The Tampa Bay Rays and outfielder Manuel Margot, who would have been eligible for free agency after this season, have agreed to a two-year contract worth $19 million.

The Cincinnati Reds released outfielder Shogo Akiyama on Tuesday and will owe him $8 million for the 2022 season.

St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Paul Goldschmidt closed spring training Tuesday with an incredible .500 batting average in preseason play.

The union for Major League Baseball players gave $50,000 to their minor league counterparts in November 2021, according to the annual financial disclosure dated March 31 and filed by the MLBPA with the U.S. Labor Department.

Bobby Witt Jr., whose father pitched 16 seasons in the majors, will be the starting third baseman for the Royals on Opening Day. Witt, 21, is ranked No. 2 in ESPN's top prospects for the 2022 season.

Detroit Tigers outfielder Austin Meadows, acquired Monday from the Tampa Bay Rays, is expected to be ready for Friday's regular season opener against the Chicago White Sox.

The Dodgers have agreed to a minor league contract with veteran reliever Dellin Betances.

The Yankees will carry 16 pitchers and three bench players as season opens with expanded rosters. New York is also reuniting with former slugger Greg Bird on a minor league deal.

New Brewers catcher Pedro Severino has been suspended 80 games for using a performance-enhancing drug.

A $580 million infield? Former MVPs in unexpected new places? Get ready for Opening Day by catching up on the moments that sent shock waves through baseball this winter.

Opening week has (finally) arrived! It's time to get up to speed as baseball returns.