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As we prepare to unveil our list of baseball's top 100 players, we look back at the 2019 rankings and predict what will change this year.

Baseball is in an angry place, hungry for more answers, more accountability -- and payback. Meanwhile, commissioner Rob Manfred has punted on the cheating controversy, leaving punishment up to others.

Japanese officials on Monday postponed the start of the 12-team professional baseball league season, which was set to open March 20, because of the spread of the coronavirus.

Right-handed prospect Michael Kopech, known for his high-velocity fastball that can reach as high as 100 mph, will make his spring debut on Tuesday. He hasn't pitched since having Tommy John surgery in 2018.

The Rangers' Willie Calhoun was hit in the face by a Julio Urias fastball, and tests later revealed a fractured jaw.

The Rangers' Willie Calhoun was hit in the face by a Julio Urias fastball, forcing him to leave Sunday's spring training game on a cart.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was pulled from his spring training start against the New York Mets after two innings Sunday and will undergo tests, the team said.

Miked-up players during games bring out the vitality and fun the sport needs to attract new fans.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was pulled from his spring training start against the New York Mets after two innings Sunday and will undergo tests, the team said.

Cardinals right-hander Jack Flaherty has had his contract renewed by the team.

Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez was scratched from batting practice Saturday after starting two consecutive games for the first time this spring and didn't participate in full practice Sunday.

Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, who missed Friday's game with a stomach issue believed to be related to something he ate, will be held out of games until at least Wednesday.

King Guillermo, a 3-year-old colt owned by former Major League Baseball star Victor Martinez, won the $351,000 Tampa Bay Derby by 4 3/4 lengths on Saturday.

King Guillermo, a 3-year-old colt owned by five-time MLB All-Star Victor Martinez, won the $351,000 Tampa Bay Derby by 4 3/4 lengths on Saturday.

Orioles manager Brandon Hyde said Trey Mancini "is going to miss some time" but didn't say how much.

Gary Sanchez is expected to be shut down through at least Sunday after the Yankees catcher reported soreness in his back after playing in back-to-back games for the first time in spring training.

Dodgers outfielder Mookie Betts, who missed Friday's game with a stomach issue believed to be related to something he ate, will be held out of games until at least Wednesday.

An MRI has shown Indians outfielder Oscar Mercado has a mile left wrist sprain, which he suffered in Thursday's game against the Giants.

Angels righty Griffin Canning will be reassessed in three to four weeks as he continues to get treatment for his ailing elbow.

After recently switching agents, third baseman Yoan Moncada told them his goal was to remain with the White Sox long term. The result was a five-year, $70 million contract officially announced Friday.