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Bieber, Alonso among 8 with contracts renewed
AL Cy Young Award winner Shane Bieber and former NL Rookie of the Year Pete Alonso were among eight players whose contracts were renewed before Thursday's deadline.
MLB to try experimental rules in minors this year
MLB will try out several experimental rules in the minor leagues this season. The rules changes will be studied for potential adoption in the major leagues.
Sexual assault allegations cloud Puig's MLB fate
The free-agent outfielder remains without a job weeks before Opening Day, at least in part because of an allegation of sexual assault, according to one front-office source.
Indians inform OF Hamilton he won't make team
The Cleveland Indians are looking to trade outfielder Billy Hamilton after informing him that he won't make the roster.
Severino throws off mound for 1st time since TJ
Yankees right-hander Luis Severino threw off a mound Tuesday for the first time since Tommy John surgery on Feb. 27, 2020.
'This year opened my eyes': MLB players who opted out of 2020 season return with new purpose
For players who stayed home, it was a summer of dirty diapers, restoring faith and even relief in watching their team win a World Series without them.
Experts: Sports fans win in post-COVID ticketing
After decades of increasing prices, skyrocketing fees and unforgiving refund and exchange policies, things are looking up for fans after the pandemic.
Fantasy baseball: Dominic Smith and the rest of the 'Do Draft' list
Eric Karabell identifies the players he is willing to reach for a little bit in fantasy baseball drafts in order to make sure that they do, in fact, end up on his roster.
Mets uncertain SP Carrasco will start the season
New York Mets manager Luis Rojas said Wednesday that Carlos Carrasco, 33, is uncertain to be ready for the start of the season after elbow soreness forced him to stop throwing in Florida.
Gambler pleads guilty to threatening Rays players
Sports gambler Benjamin Tucker Patz pleaded guilty Wednesday to sending threatening social media messages to players with the Tampa Bay Rays.
Lester felt 'sluggish' last year; better after surgery
Jon Lester, now with the Nationals, said feelings of sluggishness last season while pitching for the Cubs led to him being diagnosed with hyperparathyroidism and undergoing surgery to remove one of his parathyroid glands last week.
Rangers may have full house for home opener
The Texas Rangers could have 100% fan attendance for their home opener next month with the state lifting capacity restrictions that were in place because of the pandemic.
Marlins using drones to disinfect park this season
A drone disinfectant program will be used to clean Marlins Park in Miami this season.
Mets practice WS celebration after defensive drill
The Mets celebrated like they won a World Series title on Wednesday after recording 27 outs in a defensive drill.
Top Astros prospect Whitley to have TJ surgery
Pitcher Forrest Whitley, the Houston Astros' top prospect, will have Tommy John surgery, manager Dusty Baker announced Wednesday.
Reds' Votto put on injured list after positive test
Reds first baseman Joey Votto went on the injury list Wednesday after testing positive for COVID-19.
Fantasy baseball: NL LABR review
Eric Karabell discusses his 2021 experience drafting the the National League version of LABR, the oldest fantasy baseball expert competition in the industry.
Fantasy baseball: AL LABR review
Tristan H. Cockcroft discusses his 2021 experience drafting the the American League version of LABR, the oldest fantasy baseball expert competition in the industry.
Which spots on the diamond are most stacked? MLB position power rankings
From the golden age of shortstops to a historically weak group of catchers, here is the state of every position.
Strasburg K's 4 in 6 batters in Grapefruit debut
Stephen Strasburg said his fastball command was better than it was before his carpal tunnel surgery and said his first game action in nearly seven full months was essentially the same as any other spring debut.