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Mike Bell, bench coach for the Minnesota Twins, is taking an indefinite leave from the team because of kidney cancer.

Cody Allen, the franchise leader in saves (149) and relief appearances (456) for the Cleveland Indians, has retired at age 32, the team said. He did not pitch during the 2020 season.

How will MLB's return to normalcy take shape? Who are the top teams and breakout players to watch? Here's what to know as pitchers and catchers officially report.

Baseball is back! Here's the key topic in every camp as players report across Florida and Arizona.

The Rays traded reliever John Curtiss to the Marlins on Wednesday and also acquired pitchers Chris Mazza and Jeffrey Springs in another deal with the Red Sox.

Having updated his fantasy baseball dynasty rankings for 2021, Tristan H. Cockcroft goes over the notable players who are making their debut or seeing large moves, either up or down.

Todd Zola explains the impact humidors, altered field dimensions and new venues affected his 2021 fantasy baseball projections -- and how it could affect your drafts.

The Detroit Tigers are considering using a six-man rotation for at least some of this season as they return to a normal schedule with a pitching staff that will likely include some of the team's top prospects.

Left-hander Brett Anderson and the Brewers are in agreement on a one-year, $2.5 million contract, a source familiar with the deal told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Shortstop Dansby Swanson's request to earn $6.7 million this season was denied in salary arbitration Tuesday, and the Atlanta Braves instead will pay the 27-year-old veteran $6 million after his impressive 2020 season.

Angels bullpen coach Matt Wise will serve as the team's interim pitching coach, replacing the suspended Mickey Callaway.

Here's how to set up your league, from the various draft options and scoring systems to keeper settings.

Tristan H. Cockcroft lists the top 300 fantasy baseball players for 2021 and also breaks down the positional rankings.

AJ Mass' rankings for points leagues for the 2021 fantasy baseball season

It's easy to draft on name value alone, but AJ Mass lists some big names who make for risky draft picks in points leagues this season.

Some pitchers should be viewed differently in points leagues than in roto and category leagues. AJ Mass looks at the ones who fit that description heading into 2021.

Former All-Star center fielder Odubel Herrera was among 31 non-roster players the Phillies have invited to spring training.

Todd Zola discusses how he factored an unusual 2020 season into his projections of what should be an unusual season in 2021.

The coming baseball season will be different -- not just from a COVID point of view, but also with how teams will approach their rotations, their bullpens and their prospects and more.

The New York Yankees and the City University of New York are teaming up to identify students and alumni for career and business opportunities with the team.