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With the bases loaded, and pitcher Garrett Richards struggling in his spring training debut, the Boston Red Sox cashed in on a new mercy rule, allowing them to end the inning against the Atlanta Braves on Monday.

Mets president Sandy Alderson says his organization was "shortsighted" in the processes it used to vet and ultimately hire former manager Mickey Callaway in 2017.

The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have reached agreement on a four-year, $25 million extension that starts this season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Our experts identify the players they are avoiding in in the earlier rounds of fantasy drafts this season.

Mets president Sandy Alderson says his organization was "shortsighted" in the processes it used to vet and ultimately hire former manager Mickey Callaway in 2017.

Eric Karabell takes us on a tour of some box score standouts from the first day of action in spring training.

From former All-Stars trying to make one more roster to top prospects getting a first chance, there are some intriguing players to watch in every spring training camp.

Vi Ripken, matriarch of the famed Orioles family that includes Hall of Fame son Cal Ripken Jr., has died at the age of 82.

Trey Mancini received a standing ovation and then singled to center in his first at-bat since missing the 2020 season while recovering from colon cancer.

Padres outfielder Tommy Pham says he's "lucky to even be able to play," after being stabbed at the start of the offseason.

The Royals and third baseman Hunter Dozier have reached agreement on a four-year, $25 million extension that starts this season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

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.