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San Diego's shortstop arrived at spring training with an unexpected wrist injury. Here's what it means for the superstar and his team.

First baseman Anthony Rizzo, who finished last season with the Yankees after a trade from the Chicago Cubs, agreed to a two-year contract on Tuesday night to return to New York, pending a physical, a source told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.

A federal judge ruled that minor leaguers are year-round employees who work during training time and found Major League Baseball violated Arizona state minimum wage law and is liable for triple damages.

The Braves signed former Rays right-hander Collin McHugh to a two-year deal worth $10 million on Tuesday.

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani said he feels he needs to do better than just have a repeat performance of his 2021 MVP season, saying, "I need to get better and keep on improving."

Nationals pitcher Stephen Strasburg intends to "be ready when I'm ready" after having thoracic outlet surgery last July. He faced hitters Tuesday for the first time since the procedure and he's scheduled to throw batting practice Friday.

Shane Bieber, the 2020 American League Cy Young Award winner who was limited to just 16 starts last season due to a right shoulder strain, said Tuesday he remains open to signing a long-term contract with the Cleveland Guardians.

With the lockout in the rearview mirror, and the regular season approaching, many MLB veterans are wary of commissioner Rob Manfred and his interest level to "promote a good relationship with our players."

MLB players' vaccination statuses have come under increased focus with some ineligible to play games in Toronto and New York. Xander Bogaerts and Christian Arroyo say they're now vaccinated. Aaron Judge didn't divulge his status.

Orioles OF Cedric Mullins revealed how he dealt with Crohn's disease and major intestinal surgery prior to his record-setting 2021 season.

With Atlanta signing Matt Olson to an eight-year deal a day after trading for their new first baseman, we look at where Freeman could land.

The Phillies have added right-hander Jeurys Familia on a one-year deal, one day after agreeing to a one-year deal with lefty Brad Hand that sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan is worth $6 million.

The Atlanta Braves have signed newly acquired first baseman Matt Olson to an eight-year, $168 million deal that runs through the 2029 season, it was announced Tuesday.

Major League Baseball is tweaking a rules experiment in the Atlantic League that will allow teams to retain their designated hitter for the rest of the game if the starting pitcher completes at least five innings.

Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr., who is coming off a career season, is currently not throwing after a flexor tendon problem worsened during the lockout and isn't healed. He expects rehab to take at least a few weeks.

Another All-Star is leaving Oakland in a trade that likely signals the end of an era at first base in Atlanta.

We break down Cruz's surprise deal with the Nationals -- and what it means for Washington's playoff odds.

Seattle added two former Cincinnati sluggers to the middle of its lineup. Which side got the better of the swap?

For the second time this offseason, Cincinnati parted with a valuable starting pitcher. This time, Minnesota took advantage of the opportunity.

Matt Olson's arrival in Atlanta is a bittersweet reality for the Braves clubhouse -- one that likely means saying goodbye to a beloved teammate.