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Yankees star slugger Aaron Judge says Carlos Beltran, the team's new broadcast analyst, does not have to address his role in the Astros' sign-stealing scandal.

The Mariners and outfielder Mitch Haniger avoided arbitration with a one-year, $7.75 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Appropriate for the first of April, we look at some predictions for the upcoming season that might seem foolish at first, but perhaps aren't all that ridiculous once you think about them.

Left-hander Sean Manaea is headed to San Diego after the 30-year-old was traded by the A's to the Padres.

The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment despite owing him $28 million for the upcoming season.

The Washington Nationals named veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin their Opening Day starter against the New York Mets.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Lance Lynn was pulled from his final spring training start Saturday night with right knee discomfort.

With Opening Day approaching, the New York Yankees continued to work on their catching situation on Saturday, acquiring Jose Trevino from the Texas Rangers for right-hander Albert Abreu and lefty Robert Ahlstrom.

Sandy Alcantara becomes the third Marlins pitcher to start three consecutive Opening Days, joining Josh Johnson and Josh Beckett.

The Washington Nationals named veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin their Opening Day starter against the New York Mets.

The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment despite owing him $28 million for the upcoming season.

After striking out in free agency, the Cleveland Guardians locked up one of their own, agreeing to terms with closer Emmanuel Clase on a $20 million, five-year contract, according to multiple reports.

Mets right-hander Max Scherzer is dealing with hamstring tightness, saying he isn't sure whether he will be ready to pitch when the regular season starts next week.

The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Braves reliever Luke Jackson has ligament damage in his right elbow, and there is no timetable for his return.

Seattle Mariners reliever Ken Giles, who missed all of last season following Tommy John surgery, will be shut down for at least a couple of weeks because of a tendon issue in his right middle finger.

The Yankees appealed the release of a letter commissioner Rob Manfred sent to the organization in 2017 that contained details of the league's findings of its investigation of the team's involvement in sign stealing.

Watt put in a special request to see the two-way star pitch in person, and the Angels made it happen.

Mets star pitcher Jacob deGrom will miss the start of the season after a stress reaction in his right shoulder was discovered during an MRI on Friday.

The New York Yankees' rotation is looking intact as the opener against the Red Sox next week nears.