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Though he conceded the Astros' sign stealing was wrong, Carlos Correa said the team's 2017 World Series title was "won fair and square."

Kris Bryant said he wouldn't mind any assurances that he won't be traded away from the Cubs before the season begins, but he knows that isn't the case and, in the meantime, will continue to try to avoid all speculation and rumors.

Houston manager Dusty Baker said MLB needs to step in to stop "premeditated" targeting of Astros hitters with pitches from opponents angry at their cheating "before somebody gets hurt."

After trading barbs with Mets GM Brodie Van Wagenen about his exit from the team, new Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler wants the dispute to stop. "We're two grown-ups here, and we're battling like little kids," Wheeler said.

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Red Sox outfielder Kevin Pillar says not having approached Kobe Bryant about writing a children's book like he had hoped to do is "something that's going to haunt me."

Reds pitcher Trevor Bauer didn't hold back on his feelings about the Astros' sign-stealing scheme, calling them hypocrites and cheaters.

Justin Verlander requested "a little extra time before he threw again after a 60-pitch bullpen session on Tuesday before camp opened. Meanwhile, Zack Greinke isn't expected to arrive to spring training until Feb. 22.

Five-time All-Star Nolan Arenado says there is a 'disconnect' between him and Rockies management and that he wants to play on a winner "in Colorado or somewhere else."

Bartolo Colon, who turns 47 in May and hasn't pitched in the majors since 2018 with the Rangers, signed with the Monclova Acereros of the Mexican Baseball League.

Dave Roberts talked about "moving forward" as spring training opened. But after watching Houston's half-hearted apologies, his players still have plenty left to say.

Nationals GM Mike Rizzo said it pains him that the Astros' sign-stealing scandal has put "a black cloud over the sport I love," and said that it's important to him that the league stresses that Houston "cheated."

The Indians will be without starter Mike Clevinger for six to eight weeks after the right-hander underwent knee surgery Friday.

Dodgers pitcher Ross Stripling said he would consider throwing at Astros hitters "in the right time and in the right place" if he were to face them in the coming season.

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All-Star closer Josh Hader lost his salary arbitration case against the Brewers and will earn $4.1 million rather than his $6.4 million request. Hader said the arbitration model for relievers is 'outdated' based on how the role has evolved.

MLB is raising the minimum salary for minor league players, with increases between 38% and 72% starting in 2021, according to a memo sent by the commissioner's office to all 30 teams.

Yankees GM Brian Cashman joined the enormous ranks of those in the baseball industry to say publicly that they believe that the Astros' illicit sign stealing was difference-making in the competition.

Called up in September 2017 by Houston, Tony Kemp immediately got asked by teammates whether he wanted to be a part of the Astros' sign-stealing scheme. He says his answer was a firm no and that he didn't feel further pressure to take part.

All-Star closer Josh Hader lost his salary arbitration case against the Brewers, dropping players to 1-6 in hearings this year.