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Sources: MLB eyes higher salaries in minors

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 3:33pm
Major League Baseball is talking to representatives of the minor league system about higher salaries and better working conditions.

Yanks OF Ellsbury 'headed in the right direction'

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 3:33pm
Jacoby Ellsbury is moving closer to playing for the Yankees for the first time since October 2017. Ellsbury has been recovering from hip, oblique and foot injuries and on Sunday made his first appearance around the full squad in about a year.

3B Kang, SS Gonzalez to start in Pirates' infield

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 12:33pm
Jung Ho Kang and Erik Gonzalez have won starting jobs in the infield with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Ichiro will be in lineup for opener in Tokyo

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 12:33pm
Ichiro Suzuki struggled at the plate this spring and went hitless in two exhibition games in Tokyo, but he will start against the A's Wednesday in the league's opening game.

Pedroia to start season on injured list for Red Sox

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 12:33pm
Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia will start the season on the injured list.

Braves' Teheran named Opening Day starter

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 12:33pm
The Braves have named pitcher Julio Teheran as their Opening Day starter against Bryce Harper and the Phillies.

Jays praised for raising minor league pay by half

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 9:33am
The Toronto Blue Jays' decision to give minor league players a 50 percent raise has earned the praise of union head Tony Clark.

Passan: How Phillies' 2018 clubhouse issues caused by Fortnite led to a smashed TV

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 6:33am
Big offseason changes -- capped by the Bryce Harper signing -- need to fix a culture that grew problematic in Gabe Kapler's first year at the helm.

MLB Mad Libs: Well, Suzyn, now you CAN predict baseball!

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 6:33am
Can the Red Sox repeat? Will L.A. stumble? Who is MLB's best player? Pinch hit on this fill-in-the-blanks 2019 baseball forecast -- but we'll have the last word.

What's it like to be a Miami Marlin? *Rolls eyes, takes deep breath*

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 6:33am
As stars continue to get shipped out of South Beach, the remaining players are saying all the right things. Again and again and again.

MLB Liam Hendriks Oakland Athletics ready to prove doubters wrong

TEst 4 March 18, 2019 - 12:54am
Used to being considered MLB also-rans, Australian pitcher Liam Hendriks and the Oakland Athletics are ready to prove their doubters wrong.

Dodgers promote ex-pitcher Gomes to asst. GM

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 6:54pm
Former Rays pitcher Brandon Gomes has been promoted to vice president and assistant general manager of the Dodgers. Gomes had been serving as the club's director of player development since 2016.

Harper returns after HBP, still hitless in spring

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 6:54pm
Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper returned two days after being hit by a pitch in the ankle, but was hitless Sunday, leaving him 0-for-8 in spring training.

Seager 'absolutely' set for opener, Roberts says

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 12:53pm
Although he has yet to appear in an official spring training game, Dodgers shortstop Corey Seager will be ready for Opening Day, manager Dave Roberts said.

Harper returns as DH following HBP on ankle

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 9:53am
Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper is batting third in Sunday's spring training game, playing two days after he suffered a right ankle bruise from being hit by a pitch.

Hinch suspended 1 spring game for ump issue

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 9:53am
Astros manager AJ Hinch has been suspended one spring training game for calling umpire Angel Hernandez "unprofessional" and "arrogant."

Yankees CF Hicks (back) to miss opening series

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 9:53am
Yankees center fielder Aaron Hicks will miss the first series of the regular season because of a lower back injury he has been dealing with since March 1.

What you need to know about MLB's new rules

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 6:53am
Changes to the trade deadline, roster size and minimum pitcher workloads over the next two seasons should shake up your scorecards.

Olney: How the new July 31 trade deadline changes everything

TEst 4 March 17, 2019 - 6:53am
Frequent trader Jerry Dipoto won't be the only GM in a hurry to make deals, as earlier swaps and a busier deadline could be in the mix.

Browns' Mayfield takes turn as Brewers 1B coach

TEst 4 March 16, 2019 - 6:32pm
Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield got a surprise stint as the Brewers' first base coach for three innings Saturday as part of his two-day stay with the team.

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