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Castillo set to start Reds' opener vs. Cardinals
Luis Castillo is set to start on opening day for the Cincinnati Reds, heading a rotation that lost NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer to free agency.
Former N.J. Gov. Chris Christie joins Mets' board
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie has joined the Mets' board of directors.
Nationals' Harris has blood clot in throwing arm
Nationals manager Dave Martinez says right-handed reliever Will Harris has a blood clot in his throwing arm and is leaving spring training camp to be examined by a specialist.
Rockies 2B Rodgers sidelined at least a month
Brendan Rodgers and his strained right hamstring have the Colorado Rockies searching for a second option at second base.
MLB: One player COVID positive in past week
Major League Baseball said Friday that one player tested positive for COVID-19 during the past week among 14,845 tests, a positive rate of 0.007%.
Fantasy baseball stock watch: Carlos Carrasco's injury shuffles the deck
Tristan H. Cockcroft takes a look at the big changes in his rankings this week, based on news, research and the latest trends, including a ton of injuries in the starting pitcher ranks.
'It's gonna be an issue for 30 teams': Starting pitchers brace for unprecedented innings jump
Last year, no major leaguer threw more than 84 innings. With workloads set to double or even triple in 2021, teams admit they have few answers.
Fantasy baseball: Karabell's sneaky keepers
Sneaky picks in keeper leagues aren't just about prospects. There are myriad proven, veteran players that can't help fantasy team in 2021 but still warrant roster spots for future seasons.
Lester makes Nats debut 2 weeks after surgery
Jon Lester was back on a mound Thursday, wearing a Washington Nationals uniform while facing opposing batters for the first time in spring training and striking out a couple during his two innings, less than two weeks after surgery to remove a...
Mets' Carrasco injured, likely to miss opener
New Mets pitcher Carlos Carrasco strained his right hamstring during conditioning after throwing batting practice Thursday and seems certain to miss the start of the season.
Yankees, Mets allowed 20% fan capacity to start
The New York Yankees could have up to 10,850 fans for their April 1 opener against Toronto at Yankee Stadium, while the Mets will be allowed to start the season with up to 8,384 fans for their April 8 home opener against Miami at Citi Field.
Why iPad dugout video could be a huge boost for your favorite MLB player
After a 2020 season without the replay review room, here's what baseball is doing to embrace technology without exposing catchers' signs.
Where did Tatis get that awesome bat? Inside the company that could be MLB's next big thing
They're not allowed in games -- yet -- but these trendsetting customized sticks are making waves at spring training.
Fantasy baseball: Dare you draft Trevor Rosenthal?
Eric Karabell provides an update on spring training's closer competitions and committees, including the relievers he sees as the biggest values on the draft board.
Rodriguez named Red Sox's Opening Day starter
Eduardo Rodriguez, who missed the 2020 season after contracting COVID-19 and developing inflammation in his heart muscles, will be the Red Sox's starter on Opening Day.
Jeff Passan predicts the 2021 MLB season from every possible angle
From fantasy to gambling to soothsaying, Passan puts on many different hats to identify breakout players and teams that will win big in the year ahead.
LeBron gets ownership stake in Red Sox group
LeBron James is becoming a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox.
LeBron is drawing the blueprint for players owning NBA teams
With his latest ownership stake in Fenway Sports Group, LeBron James could be clearing a path toward NBA franchise ownership for his peers.
Court: Lawsuit over foul ball injury can proceed
In upholding a lower court ruling, the appellate court noted the arbitration provision was hidden in fine print and couldn't be appreciated by the plaintiff struck by the foul ball in 2018, Laiah Zuniga.
Sources: LeBron becomes part owner of Red Sox
LeBron James is becoming a partner in Fenway Sports Group, making the NBA superstar a part owner of the Boston Red Sox, sources confirmed to ESPN.