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As it heads into the first season with expanded state-sponsored sports betting, MLB will now require lineups to go to the commissioner's office 15 minutes before they are made public in a bid by the league to reduce the value of inside information.

Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said that, for now at least, Clayton Kershaw remains scheduled to start March 28 even though it seems unlikely based on the progress he would need to make in the next few weeks.

Former Oregon State pitcher Luke Heimlich has signed with a team in the Mexican summer league. The college star went undrafted after confessing to molesting a 6-year-old relative when he was 15.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said Wednesday he might employ a version of the opener on occasion this season with injuries already ravaging the upper echelon of his starting rotation.

Astros third baseman Alex Bregman was removed from Wednesday's spring training game against the Marlins with back stiffness. He will not play Thursday but could return to the lineup Friday, manager A.J. Hinch said.

Red Sox knuckleballer Steven Wright tested positive for a performance-enhancing substance and has been suspended for 80 games.

Salvador Perez, who had 27 homers and drove in 80 runs while providing a solid and calming presence behind the plate for the Royals, underwent reconstructive surgery on his right elbow.

Bryce Harper said Wednesday he meant what he said when he'd be recruiting Mike Trout for the Phillies in 2020 and said MLB hadn't spoken to him yet about his comments.

The Blue Jays finalized a minor league contract with right-handed pitcher Bud Norris on Wednesday.

UC President Janet Napolitano has issued a statement reaffirming the University of California’s commitment to upholding the values of free expression.

Closer Jose Leclerc, who had 12 saves and a 1.56 ERA last season, has signed a $14.75 million extension that could keep him with the Rangers through the 2024 season.

MLB and the Major League Baseball Players Association are planning to overhaul All-Star voting and create an Election Day for fans to pick the starters, sources familiar with the plan told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Yankees pitcher Luis Severino said his "strength is the same" after he felt a twinge in his pitching shoulder, and that he's optimistic that "it's nothing bad."

The champs' 22-year-old third baseman, who rose to the occasion in October, could be among baseball's biggest breakout stars in 2019.

After an up-and-down 2018, Cody Bellinger is refining his swing to re-establish himself as an everyday force in the Dodgers lineup.

New Phillies slugger Bryce Harper on Tuesday again lobbied for superstar Mike Trout to join the franchise in 2021. Angels general manager Billy Eppler told the Los Angeles Times he has been in touch with Major League Baseball regarding the comments.

UCSF is now offering some patients the options of local anesthetic instead of general anesthesia, which can help make surgeries faster and speed in the recovery process.

The San Diego Padres have generated nearly $3 million of additional ticket revenue in the two weeks since Manny Machado agreed to a 10-year, $300 million contract, according to the team's president of business operations Erik Greupner.

Royals catcher Salvador Perez will undergo the reconstructive right elbow surgery on Wednesday.

Giants outfielder Cameron Maybin was arrested early Friday morning in Scottsdale, Arizona, for two DUI offenses. Tests on the scene determined his BAC was .127.