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Eric Karabell gets back on the soapbox, arguing in favor of drafting proven veterans like Nelson Cruz for your fantasy baseball teams, rather than running the risk of relying on rookies.

The Astros scandal has inspired star players like Mike Trout to air their thoughts on cheating. Will baseball ever be the same?

Looking at all 30 clubs, don't be shocked when these comeback candidates and rising rookies make their teams.

Born and raised in the Big Apple, Dellin Betances traded in his pinstripes and is hoping for a bounce-back season across town in Queens.

Eric Karabell gets back on the soapbox, arguing in favor of drafting proven veterans like Nelson Cruz for your fantasy baseball teams, rather than running the risk of relying on rookies.

The Cubs and Giants are going ahead with pay raises for minor league players this year, a full season before MLB mandated the salary bumps.

The Rockies' Jeff Bridich didn't acknowledge that he has repair work to do with Nolan Arenado, and the GM remains confident in the star third baseman's professionalism despite his rift with the front office.

Lakers star LeBron James on Tuesday became the latest voice to weigh in on the Astros sign-stealing scandal and Rob Manfred's handling of the situation, urging the baseball commissioner to "fix this for the sake of sports."

Jack Leiter, son of former major league pitcher Al Leiter, had a stellar debut Tuesday for Vanderbilt, striking out 12 batters in five no-hit innings in a 3-0 win over South Alabama.

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said it was a mistake to call the World Series trophy a "piece of metal" during his interview with ESPN on Sunday.

Jonathan Lucroy could challenge Kevin Plawecki for Boston's backup catcher role behind starter Christian Vazquez.

Jon Lester said of Rob Manfred's comments over the weekend: "You play for that piece of metal. I'm very proud of the three that I have. If that's the way he feels, then he needs to take his name off his trophy."

Aaron Judge didn't mince words Monday when addressing the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, saying Houston's 2017 World Series title "wasn't earned" and that the players involved in the scheme should have been punished.

Hank Aaron's appearance added excitement to what is already a highly anticipated spring for the Braves.

Clayton Kershaw is pleased practically everybody in the sport seized the opportunity to tee off on the cheating Astros and Rob Manfred's handling of the scandal over the past several days -- but he also believes it's time for baseball to go back to work.

Jon Lester said of Rob Manfred's comments: "You play for that piece of metal. I'm very proud of the three that I have. If that's the way he feels, then he needs to take his name off his trophy."

Rob Manfred's warning against retaliatory beanballs directed at Astros players has some teams worried about pushing umpires into overreaction, leading to unjust ejections and a reluctance to pitch inside.

Chris Davis was so despondent last September about his prolonged woes, the slumping slugger considered walking away from the Orioles, the game of baseball and a rich contract.

Wade Davis has again entered spring training as the Colorado Rockies' closer after a rough 2019 season.

After playing mostly middle infield for the majority of his career, Jonathan Villar is getting a spring training tryout in center field because the Marlins lack experience at the position.