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Reigning NL MVP Freddie Freeman will be a late arrival to Braves camp following the birth of his twin sons.

As he ponders what his new deal might look like, New York Mets infielder Francisco Lindor was quite happy to see the contract fellow shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr. received from the San Diego Padres.

Right-handed reliever Jeremy Jeffress agreed to terms with the Nationals on a minor league deal, giving the team another option for the back end of the bullpen.

Eric Karabell opines on bullpen situations, taking a deeper look at who will close and which teams will go to a closer-by-committee.

This was no lapse in judgment. Mather's hurtful words made public reflect not only his views but also the very worst of baseball -- and they should have no place in the sport.

Mike Trout says he speaks with MLBPA executive director Tony Clark "probably once a day" as the union and MLB approach a critical juncture regarding negotiations for a new CBA.

From NBA to college hoops, NHL and UFC, there is plenty going on in the sports world post-football. Doug Kezirian and David Purdum take a weekly look at the sports betting landscape.

Think the burden of carrying baseball through its latest crossroads while living up to a nine-figure payday is too much to put on a 22-year-old? Then you don't know the real Fernando Tatis Jr. yet.

Mariners president and CEO Kevin Mather apologized Sunday night after his comments to a rotary club earlier this month surfaced, including him calling the English-speaking capabilities of two members of the organization "terrible" and "not tremendous."

Clayton Kershaw quelled some of the questions about his future, saying Sunday he would "absolutely" consider re-signing with the Dodgers after this season.

The seven-time Super Bowl champ is still getting teased about his victory celebration, this time from the Red Sox slugger.

Stan Williams, the fearsome All-Star pitcher who helped the Los Angeles Dodgers win the 1959 World Series, has died at 84.

Chief baseball officer Chaim Bloom believes the Red Sox have the talent to bounce back from a lost 2020 season.

The Giants finalized a one-year contract with right-hander Aaron Sanchez on Sunday, giving them another experienced starter to join Johnny Cueto in the rotation.

The nerve issue in Stephen Strasburg's wrist that ended his 2020 season after five innings would get aggravated every time he threw a baseball, he said Sunday, and "basically would go from numbness in my thumb to numbness in my whole hand."

Ian Desmond has announced he is opting out of a second straight baseball season. The Rockies outfielder has now walked away from a combined $13.56 million over the past two seasons.

It's been offseason. But if and when fans return, that might open the floodgates and create a wild summer. Here is a look at the teams (hello, Cubs and Giants) that could be active and who they might unload.

Michael Kopech said he's regained his motivation after opting out of last season and missing all of 2019 due to Tommy John surgery.

Jake Arrieta is excited to be back in the city where he had his greatest success, saying Saturday that being on the Cubs "just feels right."

Cy Young winner Shane Bieber has reported to training camp in Arizona with the Cleveland Indians after recovering from COVID-19.