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When it came time to train for the 2018 season, the Red Sox ace reached out to the 19-year-old prospect for pitching prep -- and Pilates.

A new study in mice reveals how a gene mutation seen in human short-sleepers may allow them to survive and thrive on just a few hours of sleep.

Jeremy Hellickson, who went 8-11 with a 5.43 ERA last year in 30 starts for Philadelphia and Baltimore, has joined the Washington Nationals on a minor league contract, sources told ESPN's Jerry Crasnick.

Shohei Ohtani was rocked for seven runs over 1⅓ innings in his second spring training start for the Angels as team skipper Mike Scioscia deflects questions on whether the two-way Japanese player start is guaranteed a regular season roster.

Ed Charles, the third baseman known as "The Glider" who helped lead the Miracle Mets to the 1969 World Series title with his veteran guidance and poetry, has died. He was 84.

Jose Altuve is staying in Houston long term, as the sides reportedly have agreed to a five-year, $151 million extension.

Phillies starter Jerad Eickhoff will start the season on the disabled list and is expected to miss 6-8 weeks because of a strained lat muscle.

Third baseman Eugenio Suarez and the Cincinnati Reds have agreed to a $66 million, seven-year contract, a deal that includes a team option for 2025 that, if exercised, would make the deal worth $79 million over eight years.

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The second overall pick in the 2017 draft showed Thursday the stuff that could one day make him an ace.

Esteban Quiroz will start the season in Triple-A while Hector Velazquez is in line for a spot in Boston's starting rotation.

A's right-hander Jharel Cotton will seek a second opinion after an MRI on Thursday showed a sprained ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow as well as a strained flexor muscle.

Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard tried to put his second straight opening-day in perspective but let his emotion show.

Boston Red Sox pitcher David Price looked good in his spring training debut, giving up one hit and a walk in four innings against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Orioles designated hitter Mark Trumbo will miss at least 3-4 weeks with a quad strain, according to manager Buck Showalter.

Right-hander Zack Greinke's next bullpen session has been pushed back because of groin tightness, putting his availability for Opening Day in jeopardy.

Was his not-so-hot 2017 just growing pains, or a sign that the can't-miss shortstop might, well, miss? The clock is ticking.

As another bracket-busting Big Dance begins on the hardwood, we count down the all-time biggest surprises on the diamond.

The Yankees slugger regained his swagger last September by avoiding tough pitches and exploiting weaknesses. If he can do it all season, watch out!

Eric Karabell offers up his annual list of players who he's itching to draft for each and every one of his fantasy baseball teams.