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Nationals GM Mike Rizzo declined to specify why reliever Jeremy Jeffress was released Sunday, only saying Monday that it wasn't related to his performance on the field. Meanwhile, Jon Lester returned to camp after having surgery last week.

In an internal email to the Dodgers organization, manager Dave Roberts, the son of a Black father and a Japanese mother, speaks out about the rise of violence against Asian Americans.

Chicago is lifting some coronavirus restrictions in time for MLB's Opening Day, allowing fans to attend games at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field for the first time in more than a year.

Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of spring training action, including an Astros rotation that has to deal with some troubling injury news.

With the postseason set to shrink from 16 back to 10, we identify the six from last year's field who could end up on the wrong side of the 2021 playoff picture.

The Nationals released reliever Jeremy Jeffress on Sunday for what general manager Mike Rizzo called unspecified "personnel reasons."

Indians third baseman José Ramírez and slugger Franmil Reyes have been isolated from their teammates at spring training after breaking COVID-19 protocols.

Teams have manipulated service time for years. But things might be changing. Will it help, hurt or not matter to some of these big names with eyes on the majors?

Dodgers offseason acquisition Trevor Bauer navigated through his first inning against the Padres on Saturday by pitching mostly with his right eye closed, a training method he said he uses frequently as a means to make himself uncomfortable.

Left-handed reliever Jose Alvarez signed a $1.15 million, one-year contract with the San Francisco Giants on Saturday.

Seattle Mariners top prospect Jarred Kelenic will be sidelined due to a strained adductor muscle in his left knee.

After losing starting pitcher Framber Valdez for an indefinite period of time, the Astros have reached an agreement with free-agent right-hander Jake Odorizzi on a two-year deal with a player option, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's feeling better after getting a pacemaker. He returned to the team Saturday and will manage against the Pirates.

Angels RHP Shohei Ohtani struck out five of the 10 Athletics batters he faced during an impressive 41-pitch outing Friday, his first of the spring.

California officials are allowing people to attend Major League Baseball games in limited capacities starting April 1.

Pitcher Sam Dyson, a free agent who last pitched in the majors for the Twins in 2019, has been suspended for the entire 2021 season under the league's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy.

New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he's feeling better after getting a pacemaker and said he hopes to return to the team Saturday or Sunday.

New York Mets president Sandy Alderson says that he is emphasizing offense over defense but that Kevin Pillar and Albert Almora Jr. were brought in to help with their gloves.

Tristan H. Cockcroft uses Statcast to highlight skill set changes by Vladimir Guerrero Jr., George Springer and other prominent players around the league, detailing how it could impact their fantasy production.

Pitchers Bryan Abreu, Luis Garcia, Ronel Blanco, Cristian Javier, Pedro Baez, Enoli Paredes, Francis Martes and Hector Velazquez are absent from camp due to COVID-19 health and safety protocols. GM James Click wouldn't say if any had tested positive.