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Jim McAndrew, who lost his major league debut to Bob Gibson in a 1968 spot start for the Mets when Nolan Ryan was called away to military duty then beat Steve Carlton a month later for his first win, has died. He was 80.

Right-hander Jake Odorizzi will look to make his comeback from last year's shoulder injury after signing a minor league contract with the Rays that includes an invitation to major league camp.

Gerrit Cole was told that he will not need Tommy John surgery, at least for now, and he will be shut down for at least a month, a source said.

Braves star Ronald Acuña Jr. was back in Atlanta's spring training lineup on Thursday for the first time since feeling soreness in his surgically repaired right knee on Feb. 29

Shohei Ohtani shared a photo with his wife, Mamiko Tanaka, for the first time -- and the Dodgers' two-way star isn't the only athlete in their household.

White Sox right-hander Michael Kopech will pitch out of the bullpen instead of the starting rotation.

St. Louis Cardinals projected starting center fielder Tommy Edman is expected to start the regular season on the injured list with continued wrist discomfort.

After trading Dylan Cease to the Padres for four players, White Sox general manager Chris Getz says a strong showing in spring training by the right-hander helped drive up his value.

Yankees star Aaron Judge could be back in the lineup Saturday after being slowed by abdominal discomfort.

Outfielder Adam Duvall rejoined the Atlanta Braves on a one-year, $3 million contract Thursday.

Cleveland Guardians reliever Trevor Stephan will undergo ulnar collateral ligament reconstruction surgery, the team announced Thursday.

Eric Karabell breaks down the Padres' acquisition of Dylan Cease and what it means for his fantasy value.

Milwaukee closer Devin Williams was diagnosed with two stress fractures in his back and is expected to miss around three months, sources said.

The New York Mets named veteran left-hander Jose Quintana their Opening Day starter on Wednesday.

The Padres are finalizing a trade to acquire right-hander Dylan Cease from the White Sox, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

AL Rookie of the Year Gunnar Henderson and catcher Adley Rutschman had their contracts renewed by the Orioles without an agreement for the second straight season. They're among 12 players across the majors whose salaries were set by teams.

Bill Plummer, who appeared in 324 games for the Reds between 1970 and 1977, has died at age 76.

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been shut down and is scheduled to visit Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles for further testing, sources told ESPN.

Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito is expected to miss this season after his right ulnar collateral ligament was repaired with an internal brace.

With the regular season fast approaching, here's what has stood out most this spring training.