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It was always there -- tanking, manipulating service time -- but Kevin Mather and the Mariners put a spotlight on the whole thing. It's impossible to ignore now.

On Sunday, DJ LeMahieu and the New York Yankees will have a chance to feel that "adrenaline and excitement" that last season lacked, when they play in front fans against the Toronto Blue Jays to Steinbrenner Field.

Following last week's misinterpreted Instagram post, Albert Pujols reiterated his stance that he hasn't decided whether to retire after this season

Tigers star Miguel Cabrera is 13 home runs shy of 500 for his career and 134 hits short of 3,000. He hopes to reach both milestones this season. "We can do both," he said.

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javy Baez and left fielder Joc Pederson both have something to prove in 2021, but for different reasons.

Veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez is re-signing with the Los Angeles Angels on a minor league deal.

Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential contributions during the 2021 baseball season.

Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of his favorite and least favorite fantasy baseball rookies for the 2021 season.

Marla Miller, MLB's first female senior vice president, is stepping down after 21 years of being in charge of planning the league's special events, including the All-Star Game and World Series.

Manager Brian Snitker, who has guided the Braves to three consecutive NL East titles, has received a contract extension through the 2023 season with a club option for '24.

Kumar Rocker and Jack Leiter have gotten plenty of hype so far -- but they aren't the only candidates to be the top overall pick this summer.

Here's what we can't wait to watch when MLB games start this weekend.

Phillies star Bryce Harper said the NL East is the best division in MLB. "I don't think that's even a question," he said on Thusrday.

New York's new superstar shortstop made a vintage fashion statement at spring training camp Thursday.

Here's how we rank baseball's 30 teams as spring training games begin.

Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential contributions during the 2021 baseball season.

Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of his favorite and least favorite fantasy baseball rookies for the 2021 season.

Shin-Soo Choo will play for a basebal club in his native South Korea after agreeing to a one-year contract worth 2.4 million, the biggest of its kind in the KBO league.

As the optimistic Indians ponder contract talks with ace and Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber, team president Chris Antonetti said Cleveland is "hopeful that Shane will be here for a really long time to come."

Saying that the "rules are there aren't going to be any rules" with Shohei Ohtani's usage this season, Angels manager Joe Maddon is optimistic about the veteran's prospects on the mound.