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In Japan, Ichiro retires where career began
Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki has retired from playing, he announced after Thursday's game against the Oakland A's.
Keith Law's MLB breakout players for 2019
They aren't rookies, but these hitters and pitchers are primed to bust out and deliver bigger results in the new season.
How many complete games will be thrown in 2019? Thirty? Ten? None?
You might see the last complete game ever in your lifetime. Here's why -- and what it means for the coming MLB season.
Source: Ichiro retiring after Thursday's game
Ichiro Suzuki told the Seattle Mariners he will retire after Thursday's game, sources confirmed to ESPN. Kyodo News first reported the story.
Picking the best MLB player from all 68 NCAA tournament schools
We picked the all-time best baseball stars from every school in this year's Big Dance and pitted them against one another in our version of MLB Madness.
Ichiro in starting lineup in possible final game
Ichiro Suzuki is in the Mariners' starting lineup in what might be his last game in the majors.
Dodgers' Seager homers in return from surgeries
Star Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager, playing against major league competition for the first time in nearly a year, homered in his Cactus League debut Wednesday night.
Top A's prospect Luzardo shut down 4-6 weeks
Jesus Luzardo, who was competing for a spot in the A's starting rotation this spring, will be shut down for four to six weeks because of a strained rotator cuff.
Trout elated to stay an Angel 'for years to come'
Mike Trout and the Angels announced their 12-year contract, a record deal that keeps baseball's top player with Los Angeles for what likely will be the rest of his career.
Lindor (calf) still uncertain for Indians' opener
Indians All-Star shortstop Francisco Lindor's status for Opening Day at Minnesota remains uncertain as he moves closer to returning from a right calf strain.
Yanks guest instructor Mazzilli struck by BP ball
Yankees guest instructor Lee Mazzilli transported to a hospital after being struck in the head by a ball in batting practice in Tampa, Florida.
Betts content to wait for free agency, longer deal
Mookie Betts, who has a $20 million, one-year contract and is eligible for arbitration again next winter, isn't worried about the lack of a long-term deal with the Red Sox. "You just got to go out and play," he said.
Sources: ChiSox, Jimenez agree to record deal
Top outfield prospect Eloy Jimenez hasn't played a day in the major leagues, but he has agreed to a six-year, $43 million contract with the Chicago White Sox, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.
Reds' first African-American player dies at 94
The Cincinnati Reds' first African-American player has died at the age of 94.
Braves' pitching rotation murky as season nears
Dealing with injuries, the Braves may have three openings in their pitching rotation.
Fantasy Baseball: How to stream hitters
A look at the statistics, splits and other factors that matter when deciding which hitters to start and sit in fantasy baseball.
Harper 'very happy' to see Trout land payday
Bryce Harper, who signed a $330 million deal with the Phillies, was "very excited" to see Mike Trout get what is expected to be a record $430-million-plus payday with the Angels.
Harper gets first spring training hit for Phillies
After an 0-for-9 start, Bryce Harper finally got his first spring training hit with the Phillies on Wednesday.
Yanks' Severino throws pitches off flat ground
Yankees' starter Luis Severino said he felt no discomfort after throwing for the first time since he was diagnosed with right rotator cuff inflammation.
Yankees' Gonzalez fueled by lack of interest
Pitcher Gio Gonzalez, on a minor league deal with the Yankees, said his signing is "something to use as fuel" because he received no other serious offers.