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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said Thursday he will retire when his current term ends in January 2029.

Former Mets outfielder Lenny Dykstra is recovering at a Los Angeles-area hospital after suffering a stroke earlier this week, the New York Post reported on Thursday.

The Guardians will allow fans into Progressive Field three hours ahead of its April 8 home opener to observe the first total solar eclipse in the region since 1806.

Ryan Pressly said he was surprised the Astros dropped him from closer in favor of Josh Hader but has accepted an eighth-inning setup role.

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber could be joining the New York Yankees as an adviser.

AL Cy Young Award winner Gerrit Cole said a "disaster" of a 2023 season is "still fresh in our minds" and that the Yankees plan to use it as motivation.

The New York Yankees signed right-hander Lou Trivino to a one-year contract for the 2024 season with a club option for 2025.

Kyle Bradish will start the season on the IL because of an elbow sprain, one of multiple Orioles dealing with injuries at the start of spring training.

Veteran infielder Mike Moustakas, who had 12 home runs and 48 RBIs with the Rockies and Angels in 2023, reached a minor league deal with the White Sox.

Rangers general manager Chris Young said the team's success will be "defined by what we do from here moving forward, not what we have done."

The Los Angels Angels started spring training without Shohei Ohtani for the first time since 2017 and with a new manager in Ron Washington.

Aaron Boone says his Yankees are "hell bent on being a champion" after missing the playoffs for the first time since 2016.

Zack Wheeler says he could possibly sign a long-term with the Phillies before the start of the regular season.

The Oakland Athletics agreed to a one-year deal with left-hander Scott Alexander on Wednesday and placed fellow southpaw Ken Waldichuk on the 60-day injured list with a left elbow strain.

Miami's Luis Arraez, who has won batting titles over the past two seasons, lost his arbitration hearing and will get $10.6M instead of the $12M he was seeking.

Former major league pitcher Don Gullett, who was with the Reds for seven of his nine seasons and helped win three World Series titles for two clubs has died at age 73.

Major League Baseball intends to strictly enforce the obstruction rule around the bases this season, sources tell ESPN.

Newly signed Josh Hader will close for the Astros and incumbent Ryan Pressly will move into a setup role, new manager Joe Espada said Wednesday.

Reliever Phil Maton and the Rays finalized a $6.5 million, one-year contract Wednesday, a deal that includes a 2025 club option and could be worth $14 million over two years.

Astros ace Justin Verlander is dealing with a shoulder issue that has delayed his spring training timeline and could jeopardize his status for Opening Day.