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John Altobelli was entering his 24th season as the head coach of the OCC baseball program, with which he won four state titles. He also coached Mets star Jeff McNeil in the Cape Cod League.

An avalanche of criticism could leave Alex Bregman & Co. with a big chip on their shoulders -- and they may need it.

With Josh Donaldson off to Minnesota, Atlanta has some options to consider for the hot corner.

Reliever Brandon Kintzler has agreed to a one-year deal with the Marlins, a source said. Kintzler compiled a 2.68 ERA and 1.018 WHIP last season with the Cubs.

At the Rockies' fan fest on Saturday, manager Bud Black said he believes the situation between All-Star Nolan Arenado and the front office will work itself out. "Things are going to be fine," Black said.

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom and slugger Pete Alonso, who both played for new manager Luis Rojas in the minor leagues, expressed optimism and enthusiasm at the team's Fan Fest on Saturday, saying "we're ready to go" after a tumultuous offseason.

With the Astros and Dodgers not scheduled to play each other in the regular season, a group of Dodger fans is snapping up tickets to the Angels' home opener against the Astros with plans to vent its frustration over the sign-stealing scandal.

Dodgers players at the team's annual FanFest said they had no interest in being deemed champions in 2017 and '18 after the Astros were found guilty of stealing signs and with a current investigation against the Red Sox.

Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft pick of the Washington Nationals after the team relocated from Montreal, has agreed on a one-year contract to remain with the team, as first reported by The Washington Post.

Ryan Zimmerman, the first draft pick of the Washington Nationals after the team relocated from Montreal, has agreed on a one-year contract to remain with the team, according to multiple reports. The Washington Post first reported the agreement.

A's pitcher Mike Fiers said he didn't want his role as a whistleblower to be a distraction to his team, reiterating several times that he's "moving forward" and would not to discuss the sign-stealing scandal.

The deal buys out the final two years of arbitration for Trevor Story, who will reach free agency at 29 in 2021-22.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez took his oath of citizenship on Friday during the team's annual FanFest, the completion of a five-year process that he described as long and difficult but well worth it.

Luis Rojas, who just 11 days earlier was prepping for spring training as a relatively anonymous quality control coach, said Friday at his introductory news conference that he will lead the Mets to success.

Former Houston Astros pitcher Dallas Keuchel apologized on Friday, becoming the first member of the 2017 World Series championship team to say he was sorry for using electronics to steal signs. Keuchel says everyone on the team should apologize.

Alex Gordon agreed to consent to a trade by the Royals starting June 16, an unusual provision in his new one-year, $4 million contract.

Although some have said Houston got off too lightly, Rob Manfred's sanctions will cause the team the right amount of pain.

The Mets will officially introduce new manager Luis Rojas on Friday at Citi Field.

The Mets have named Luis Rojas their new manager.

Mariners outfielder Mitch Haniger likely needs to undergo core muscle surgery and is expected to miss the start of the season.