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Phils extend LHP Strahm, trade Cave to Rockies
The Phillies and left-hander Matt Strahm have agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season.
Martinez won't rush after 'last-second' Mets deal
After waiting all spring to land a job, J.D. Martinez, who finalized a one-year deal with the Mets on Saturday, said he would "take it slow" to get his body ready for the season.
At celebration, Padres vow title for late Seidler
The entire Padres team and coaching staff attended the celebration for late owner Peter Seidler less than 48 hours after returning from Seoul, South Korea, where they opened the season by splitting a two-game series against the Dodgers.
Longtime Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94
Peter Angelos, the longtime owner of the Baltimore Orioles, has died at the age of 94.
Culberson strikes out with Braves in try to be P
Charlie Culberson's attempt to become a pitcher took a blow when he was released by the Braves. The 34-year-old has spent 11 years in the majors as a utility man.
Cards ace Gray, OF Nootbaar begin 2024 on IL
The Cardinals will start the regular season with right-hander Sonny Gray and outfielder Lars Nootbaar on the injured list.
Phillies slugger Harper (back) returns to lineup
Phillies slugger Bryce Harper is back in the lineup for Saturday's spring training game against the Yankees after missing a week with a sore lower back.
How the Rays bond over the NYT crossword puzzle
The secret to the Rays' bullpen camaraderie? A beloved word game -- the "varsity" version, to be exact.
'Yankees of Mexico': Diablos Rojos have thrived in their own right
Mexico City's Diablos Rojos, set to host MLB's Yankees for the second time in 68 years, are a powerhouse.
'Cookie egg roll' is the Mets' newest but wildest food item
Irregular ballpark food items are normal in MLB. But the New York Mets might've done something special with the cookie egg roll.
Rizzo has lat issue, vows to be ready for opener
Yankees first baseman Anthony Rizzo was a late scratch from Friday's game against the New York Mets due to lat tightness.
MLB opens investigation into Ohtani, ex-interpreter
Major League Baseball has opened a formal investigation into the matter surrounding Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, the league announced on Friday.
Top prospects Langford, Chourio to open in bigs
Top prospects -- Wyatt Langford of the Texas Rangers and Jackson Chourio of the Milwaukee Brewers -- will open the season on their teams' respective major league rosters.
D-backs Rodriguez (lat) to open season on IL
Eduardo Rodriguez will open the season on the injured list due to a lat strain, manager Torey Lovullo said on Friday.
Bauer eyes MLB return while in Mexican League
Trevor Bauer says while he wants to return to the major leagues, he's concentrating on his brief stint with Mexico's Diablos Rojos.
Carrasco turns minors deal into big league spot
Carlos Carrasco, diagnosed with leukemia during his first stint with Cleveland, has been told he's got a spot on the team's opening-day roster after attending spring training with a minor league deal.
Inside the evolving story of what happened with Shohei Ohtani and his interpreter
How the firing of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter came to unfold publicly starts with a tip ESPN received several months ago. Here's how it all went down.
Holliday not in: O's send top prospect to minors
Top prospect Jackson Holliday will not open the season in Baltimore after the team reassigned him to the minors. Holliday, the No. 1 pick in 2022, batted .311 with seven extra base hits in spring training.
Astros' Verlander to throw BP session next week
Ailing Astros starter Justin Verlander will throw a live BP session in Houston on Monday or Tuesday, manager Joe Espada said on Friday.
Report: A's RHP Gott to get Tommy John surgery
Oakland A's right-hander Trevor Gott will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season and part of 2025, according to an MLB.com report.
