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X-rays on Cleveland Indians third baseman Jose Ramirez's left leg showed no signs of a broken bone after the All-Star was carted off the field in Sunday's spring training game against the Chicago White Sox.

Mets starter Noah Syndergaard took issue with the team's lack of progress in contract talks with Jacob deGrom and New York's travel plans ahead of Opening Day.

Justin Verlander says his new deal with the Astros is part of a "new wave in baseball" where teams are locking up their star players before letting them hit free agency.

Pitching prospect Touki Toussaint was optioned to Triple-A by the Braves on Sunday, but the team plans to have rookie pitchers Bryse Wilson and Kyle Wright in its opening rotation.

Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will start the season on injured reserve as he recovers from knee surgery.

With Jason Kipnis injured, the Indians signed veteran infielder Brad Miller.

Pitching prospect Touki Toussaint, reliever Dan Winkler and outfielder Adam Duvall were optioned to Triple-A by the Braves on Sunday.

The San Francisco Giants acquired catcher Erik Kratz from the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in exchange for minor league infielder C.J. Hinojosa.

Trading away prospects such as Eloy Jimenez and Gleyber Torres was the cost of contending for the Cubs, and now both players are coming into their own.

The fun of a fantasy draft is competing with other managers for each pick. But what if you just got to choose your team uncontested? This is Eric Karabell's "perfect draft."

Two-time American League Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber will start on Opening Day for Cleveland for the fifth consecutive season, matching a franchise record.

In a surprise move, the Chicago Cubs are sending infielder/outfielder Ian Happ -- a mainstay with the club the past two seasons -- down to Triple-A Iowa.

The Chicago White Sox think Eloy Jimenez is going to be a big-time slugger.

Yankees left-hander Phillip Diehl was traded to the Colorado Rockies in exchange for outfielder Mike Tauchman just hours after Diehl took CC Sabathia's spot in the team barber's chair, making him think news of the trade was a prank.

Michael Reed, who batted .342 with a .453 OBP in the minors last season, was traded from the Twins to the Giants, who are in need of an impact outfielder.

Left-hander Chris Sale said the Red Sox's pursuit of "trying to win every year" is why he decided to skip free agency and sign an extension to stay in Boston.

The transient and thrifty existence of a minor leaguer has led Rays reliever Jack Labosky to live in a renovated school bus with his girlfriend.

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander, who was due to be a free agent after the 2019 season, has agreed to a $66 million extension through the 2021 season, sources told ESPN.

Jason Hammel, who was told that he made the Rangers' roster as a long reliever, has instead opted to retire after discussing it with his family.

Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, who hit .310 with 23 homers and 92 RBIs while making his first All-Star team last season, will miss 8-12 weeks with a groin strain.