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The Milwaukee Brewers signed left-handed pitcher Justin Wilson to a one-year deal on Saturday with a club option for 2024 and placed right-hander Jason Alexander on the 60-day injured.

German Marquez will not pitch for Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic as the Rockies' right-hander is dealing with a hamstring injury.

Right-hander Hunter Strickland has agreed to a minor league contract with the Cincinnati Reds with an invitation to major league camp.

Seattle outfielder Teoscar Hernández was among five players who lost their salary arbitration cases on Saturday and Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe won as teams finished with a 13-6 advantage in decisions.

Chicago White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech thinks he will be ready for the start of the season after he had right knee surgery last year.

Veteran switch-hitting outfielder Robbie Grossman has signed a one-year contract with the Texas Rangers.

Former Tigers teammates Max Scherzer and Justin Verlander threw off adjacent bullpen mounds Friday at the Mets training complex. Quipped manager Buck Showalter: "They're going to make the club."

Dodgers star Clayton Kershaw is backing out of playing for the U.S. in the WBC, calling the situation "super disappointing." A source told ESPN's Alden Gonzalez an insurance issue led to Kershaw's turn of events.

Seattle outfielder Teoscar Hernandez went to arbitration with the Mariners on Friday in a case that will set a record -- win or lose.

Scott Rolen will have a Cardinals cap on his Hall of Fame plaque while Fred McGriff will not have a team logo.

Manny Machado, who will have 5 years, $150 million left on his deal with the Padres after 2023, said he plans to opt out. "Markets change," he said.

Which overlooked pitchers have the skill set to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft digs deep into the numbers to present his annual "Kings of Command."

The Phillies have signed left-handed reliever Jose Alvarado to a three-year contract extension that includes a team option for 2026.

Kirk Gibson's home run? Bryce Harper's pennant-winning walk-off? Here's what one of MLB's new rules would have meant for iconic postseason plays.

Rays OF Harold Ramirez and Angels infielder Luis Rengifo won their salary arbitration cases, while St. Louis closer Ryan Helsley and Arizona infielder Josh Rojas lost.

Brewers ace Corbin Burnes came away from his arbitration hearing with the Brewers with hard feelings.

Shohei Ohtani, who is slated to enter free agency following this season, will take the mound on Opening Day for the Angels.

New Texas Rangers ace Jacob deGrom described the tightness he is experiencing in his left side as "very minor," though the two-time NL Cy Young Award winner is expected to take a few days off before resuming workouts.

Astros GM Dana Brown is talking with Kyle Tucker and Framber Valdez about longterm deals and would like Jose Altuve and Alex Bregman to be in Houston "for life."

The Angels and left-hander Matt Moore agreed to terms on a one-year, $7.55 million contract Thursday.