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Facing immense expectations heading into the 2025 season, the defending champion Dodgers are preaching patience and avoiding the temptation to talk about the World Series in February.

The Rays will play at 11,000-seat Steinbrenner Field after Hurricane Milton wrecked their stadium. Said manager Kevin Cash: "It will be fun to see some packed houses."

Manager Aaron Boone hopes that if his Yankees win the World Series that they "handle things with a little more class" than the Dodgers did after last year's victory over New York.

Cubs pitcher Ryan Pressly, a former teammate of Alex Bregman's in Houston, is among the Chicago players lobbying for the star third baseman to join their clubhouse, though as Pressly put it, "I don't think it's recruiting."

The Dodgers have agreed to a new one-year contract with Clayton Kershaw, who will return to the team for an 18th season, a source told ESPN.

Veteran first baseman Ty France has agreed with the Twins on a one-year contract, according to multiple reports.

The Royals have hired Ned Yost as a senior adviser to general manager J.J. Picollo.

After missing most of last season with a shoulder injury, Mets right-hander Kodai Senga said he is healthy and ready to assume a full workload in 2025.

The Angels and veteran closer Kenley Jansen have agreed to a one-year deal worth $10 million, according to ESPN and multiple reports.

The New York Yankees and veteran reliever Tyler Matzek have agreed on a minor league deal with an invitation to spring training, sources told ESPN's Jorge Castillo Monday night, adding another experienced left-hander to the bullpen mix on the eve of camp.

CC Sabathia (Yankees), Billy Wagner (Astros), Ichiro Suzuki (Mariners), Dave Parker (Pirates) and Dick Allen (Phillies) will represent their longtime teams on their Hall of Fame plaques.

The Dodgers have hired Farhan Zaidi, the former president of baseball operations for the Giants, to their front office as a special adviser.

The Cincinnati Reds will wear a No. 14 patch on the sleeve of their jersey this season to honor hometown star and career hits leader Pete Rose, the team announced Monday.

The Brewers will honor late broadcaster Bob Uecker with a uniform patch that features his signature over a gold-and-navy plaid print.

From the big-spending Dodgers and Mets to potential breakout teams such as the Cubs, Tigers and Red Sox, here's what has us most excited this spring.

Super-utility player Enrique Hernandez will return to the Dodgers for a fourth time after reaching a free agent deal, a source told ESPN.

Chicago Cubs president Jed Hoyer, yet to make a playoff appearance as he enters the final season of his contract, knows 2025 looms large for his own career, telling reporters on Sunday, the first day of spring training, there's a sense of "uncertainty."

The San Diego Padres are closing in on a deal with free agent outfielder/first baseman Connor Joe, according to multiple reports.

Max Scherzer joined the Blue Jays convinced he can win a World Series with a third team following titles with Washington and Texas.

Wade Boggs, who five months ago revealed that he had prostate cancer, now says he's cancer free.