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Cubs star Anthony Rizzo, a 2007 graduate of Stoneman Douglas High School, said he was in Parkland to support victims and their families after last week's mass shooting, not to make a political statement.

Major League Baseball is imposing stricter limits on mound visits in an effort to speed games but decided against 20-second pitch clocks for 2018.

Chris Tillman has agreed to a one-year deal to remain with the Baltimore Orioles, according to multiple reports.

The Atlanta Braves have reached a deal with veteran reliever Peter Moylan, according to ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

After a down year, the gap only widened between him, Francisco Lindor and Carlos Correa. But there's a way Bogaerts can relaunch in 2018.

Both teams won more than 100 games last season, only to come up short in October. Both now face doing it all over again for another chance at a better ending.

Evan Longoria, who played for 10 seasons with the Rays, is disheartened by Tampa Bay's treatment of Corey Dickerson, whom they DFA'd over the weekend: "The guy was an All-Star last year. It just doesn't make sense to me."

The Los Angeles Angels agreed to a one-year contract with outfielder Chris Young and a minor league contract with first baseman Chris Carter. Carter received an invitation to major league spring training.

Manager Terry Francona has rejoined the Cleveland Indians at spring training after his father died last week at age 84.

The defending champs have the best chance at winning this year's World Series, but a half-dozen rivals have cases for why they can prevent a repeat.

New York Mets general manager Sandy Alderson said he believes Tim Tebow is going to play in the major leagues at some point, and the Mets want to get him there as quickly as possible.

After assembling one of baseball's best collections of young talent, the Padres' first big investment in free agency could hurt them in the long term.

Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Elias Diaz says his mother is doing better after a harrowing kidnapping ordeal in Venezuela.

The Rangers have decided not to sign closer Seung-Hwan Oh after an issue arose over his physical exam, according to multiple reports.

Eric Hosmer finally signed, joining the San Diego Padres on an eight-year contract. Eric Karabell looks at the fantasy fallout of the deal.

A pair of deals shook up all three teams and left an All-Star's future in doubt, but is Odorizzi who the Twins needed after missing out on Yu Darvish?

A front-loaded, eight-year deal for $144 million put one of this winter's biggest free agents in a Padres uniform. How could this calculated risk also make sense?

Unsigned veterans such as Logan Morrison might be tempted to wait to sign after Opening Day, but it's a gambit without guarantees -- or recent success.

The Padres have reached a deal with free-agent first baseman Eric Hosmer, according to multiple reports.

The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired first baseman C.J. Cron from the Los Angeles Angels and designated outfielder Corey Dickerson for assignment to make room on the 40-man roster.