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Indians bring back 2016 playoff hero Davis
The Indians have signed free agent Rajai Davis to a minor league contract, bringing back the speedy outfielder who hit one of the biggest home runs in team history.
Reds' Gennett wins in arbitration, gets $5.7M
Scooter Gennett won his arbitration case against the Reds and will receive $5.7 million during the 2018 season. Cincinnati had offered $5.1 million.
Pedroia calls upon other Red Sox to be leaders
Dustin Pedroia understands and accepts his role as the leader of the Red Sox, says the younger players need to and are ready to take on more leadership responsibility.
Mets' Wright to give 'best shot' at playing in '18
Mets veteran David Wright, who is still rehabbing his back and shoulder, is unsure if he'll be able to play this season but said, "I'm going to give it my best shot."
A's prospect starts fund for Douglas AD's family
A's prospect Jesus Luzardo has started a fundraising effort for the family of Chris Hixon, who was among those killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, where Luzardo graduated.
Machado over trade talk, ready for SS move
Manny Machado arrived at Orioles camp Saturday, ready to move on from the offseason trade talk surrounding him and prepared to focus on his full-time move to shortstop.
CC Sabathia is the old man in Yankees' rotation but a new man on mound
No longer the staff ace, the 37-year-old is content with helping turn his young Yankees teammates into contenders.
Source: LHP Watson reaches deal with Giants
Relief pitcher Tony Watson has reached an agreement with the Giants, a source confirmed to ESPN. The former All-Star with the Pirates was traded to the Dodgers last season at the July 31 deadline.
Miami-Dade sues for money from Marlins' sale
In a lawsuit released Friday, Miami-Dade County claims the county and the city of Miami were to receive a share of profits from any sale of the Miami Marlins. The suit names former owner Jeffrey Loria and the new ownership group led by Derek Jeter.
Reports: RHP Sanchez signs deal with Twins
Right-hander Anibal Sanchez will join the Minnesota Twins on a one-year deal, according to multiple reports.
Slimmed-down Pujols likely to play more at 1B
Having lost up to 15 pounds over the offseason, Albert Pujols is likely to play more games at first base this season, creating opportunities for Shohei Ohtani to serve as the Angles' designated hitter.
Stroman angry over negativity in arbitration
Toronto pitcher Marcus Stroman met with Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins on Friday, a day after the 26-year old right-hander's salary arbitration loss triggered him to vent on Twitter.
Giants GM won't rule out Lincecum reunion
With Tim Lincecum bidding to return to the major leagues, Giants general manager Bobby Evans said, if all business aspects work accordingly, San Francisco is interested in reuniting with its former pitcher.
Volquez returns to Rangers on minors deal
Edinson Volquez has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers, returning to his original team with a chance to be a candidate for the rotation in 2019.
Lester, Maddon not fans of pace of play rules
While Cubs manager Joe Maddon said his team will abide by any rule changes that would alter the game's pace of play, he said he's not happy about the possibility of change. Pitcher Jon Lester said changes would be a terrible idea.
Stanton: Ready to experience winning with NYY
Giancarlo Stanton isn't yet used to the big media presence of the Yankees, but the slugger says he is ready for a season of success and high expectations in New York.
Red Sox's Ramirez says no excuses in 2018
Red Sox designated hitter Hanley Ramirez says he's healthy and is confident he can post "100 RBIs and 30 homers" this season.
Freese: Pirates not trying hard enough to win
David Freese thinks the Pittsburgh Pirates are not trying hard enough to win, deciding instead to rebuild by trading away center fielder Andrew McCutchen and right-hander Gerrit Cole.
Yanks prospect recovering from gunshot to hip
Yankees minor league infielder Thairo Estrada is recovering after he was shot in the right hip in late January during a robbery attempt outside of a restaurant in Venezuela.
Marlins Straily: Good riddance to Stanton
While Giancarlo Stanton and Christian Yelich were happy to be traded by the Miami Marlins, right-hander Dan Straily says he wants to be a cornerstone of the team's rebuilding plan.