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St. Louis Cardinals ace Sonny Gray could miss an opening day start because of a mild right hamstring strain sustained in his latest spring training outing.

Right-handed pitcher Paul Skenes, the No. 1 pick of the 2023 MLB draft, will begin the season in the minor leagues, Pittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said Tuesday.

Initial imaging has shown Red Sox righty Lucas Giolito has a partially torn UCL and flexor strain and could miss the 2024 season, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Justin Verlander will start the season on the IL for the Astros, who say the veteran pitcher needs more time in his buildup.

The Braves expect Ronald Acuna Jr. to be ready for Opening Day after a medical evaluation confirmed that the superstar outfielder does not have a serious knee injury.

New York manager Aaron Boone said on Monday that veteran reliever Tommy Kahnle, 34, is "a little behind" as he builds up strength following a shoulder injury and could start the season on the injured list, as the Yankees look ahead to Opening Day.

Agent Scott Boras said four new teams have shown interest in free agent pitchers Blake Snell and Jordan Montgomery, his clients.

Josh Donaldson, 38, announced his retirement Monday after a 13-year career.

Former major league middle infielder UL Washington, who was known for his time playing in Kansas City and his trademark toothpick, died over the weekend at the age of 70.

St. Louis Cardinals three-time All-Star pitcher Sony Gray left Monday's spring training game against the Washington Nationals after his right hamstring tightened in the second inning.

The Dodgers acquired infielder Andre Lipcius, who hit .286 in 13 games last season, from the Tigers. To make room, Clayton Kershaw was moved to the 60-day IL.

Eric Karabell outlines what he's seeing from all of the action in Florida and Arizona and what it means to the fantasy baseball manager.

Zack Wheeler has agreed to a three-year, $126 million extension with the Phillies, according to sources, the most lucrative extension in baseball history in terms of average annual value.

Ed Ott, who hit .273 with seven homers and a career-best 51 RBIs during the Pirates' championship season in 1979, died Sunday at the age of 72, the team said.

The Diamondbacks have signed veteran infielder Elvis Andrus to a minor league contract with an invitation to big league spring training.

First baseman C.J. Cron has agreed to a minor league deal with the Red Sox that includes an invitation to big league camp for spring training.

Nationals outfielder Daylen Lile has a lower back contusion and is out of the hospital after undergoing CT scans following a scary fall Saturday.

Calling it a "good learning experience," Cubs left-hander Shota Imanaga gave up a three-run home run while striking out five against the Dodgers in his major league spring training debut.

Toronto pitcher Alek Manoah, on his way back from a topsy-turvy season that saw him land back in the minor leagues, felt some soreness during a bullpen session Friday, but Blue Jays manager John Schneider said an MRI showed "no structural concern at all."

San Francisco Giants right-hander Tristan Beck is scheduled to have surgery Monday to remove an aneurysm in the upper part of his pitching arm.