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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.

The Dodgers have acquired closer Craig Kimbrel in a trade with the White Sox. Outfielder AJ Pollock is headed to Chicago in the one-for-one trade.

Charlie Blackmon, who set records with 103 RBIs and 383 total bases from the leadoff spot in 2017, will again bat from the top spot for the Rockies after having been moved to the middle of the order the past two seasons.

MLB umpiring crew chiefs will now wear an on-field microphone to announce to the crowd who is making an instant replay review, what is being challenged and then announce the verdict after the review is completed.

Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo, who has a 190-194 record through three seasons with the Blue Jays, has reached an extension with the team through the 2023 season.

The Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year extension with right-hander Merrill Kelly that runs through the 2024 season and includes a club option for 2025. The deal is worth $18 million, sources told ESPN.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder and will not make his scheduled spring training start Friday.

It's progress, yes, but the universal DH will deprive us of some strange stats and hilarious tales. Tim Kurkjian shares the best of a now-bygone era.

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.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom felt tightness in his right shoulder and might not be able to make his scheduled spring start Friday, according to manager Buck Showalter.

The Phillies slugger re-created Mike Schmidt's iconic, trophy-laden pose from the 1987 team media guide.