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Corey Kluber said he understands the perception that the New York Yankees' rotation is Gerrit Cole "and the rest," but says the group hopes to "take away those question marks" this season.

Brett Gardner, who has been with the New York Yankees since 2008, will stay with the team on a one-year deal worth $4 million, sources told ESPN.

Dr. Anthony Fauci said there's a "pretty good chance" of fans returning to the stands for the 2021 MLB season if the rate of COVID-19 infections continues to drop.

The 13 samples out of 4,336 COVID-19 tests that were found to be positive during MLB intake screening belonged to nine players and four staff members spanning 11 teams.

Cubs OF Ian Happ won his arbitration case with the club and will earn $4.1 million in 2021, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Justin Turner's extended flirtation with free agency ended where it began - with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

The last spring training of Max Scherzer's $210 million, seven-year contract with the Washington Nationals is not exactly beginning the way he -- or the team -- would prefer.

Free-agent reliever Ken Giles, who will not pitch during the 2021 season while he recovers from Tommy John surgery, has reached a two-year, $7 million deal with the Mariners.

Former All-Star baseball player Johnny Damon was arrested Friday in central Florida on a charge of resisting an officer after he was pulled over for suspicion of driving under the influence, according to court and jail records.

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona will be on crutches for several weeks after having surgery recently for a staph infection in his left big toe.

Boston Red Sox pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez says he is fully recovered from COVID-19 and a bout with myocarditis as a result of contracting the virus.

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Miami Marlins pitching prospect Edward Cabrera will be sidelined indefinitely with an inflamed nerve in his right biceps.

Veteran right-hander Taijuan Walker, who was 4-3 with a combined 2.70 ERA and 50 strikeouts in 53 1/3 innings for Seattle and Toronto in 2020, has reached a deal with the Mets, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that he expects reliever Kenley Jansen to close games this season. Jansen has 14 regular-season blown saves over the past three years, one short of the MLB lead.

On Domingo German's first day back with the Yankees following a domestic violence suspension, he had a conversation with manager Aaron Boone over his deleted Instagram post.

Braves pitcher Mike Soroka isn't considering a cautious approach to his comeback from a torn Achilles tendon. "Really, on the mound I am ready to compete," Soroka said.

Kyle Freeland commented on the Rockies' recent blockbuster trade of Nolan Arenado to the Cardinals, saying it's a "great opportunity" for underdog Colorado to "shock the world."

Cleveland ace Shane Bieber tested positive for COVID-19, delaying the AL Cy Young winner's arrival at training camp.

Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto should be out about a month with a broken thumb.