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O's Schoop has elbow drained, is day to day
All-Star second baseman Jonathan Schoop did not play in the Orioles' spring-training opener after having his left elbow drained because of bursitis.
Parkland native dons 'SD' cap in Rockies game
Rockies prospect Colton Welker is a Parkland, Florida, native and donned his alma mater's "SD" cap in a spring training game Friday, as MLB honored victims of the Feb. 14 shooting.
Liriano agrees to 1-year, $4M deal with Tigers
Francisco Liriano has landed with the Tigers on a one-year, $4 million deal, giving Detroit added pitching depth.
Mets prospect Smith scratched after late arrival
After being "late enough to be a problem," Mets prospect Dominic Smith was scratched from the lineup of the team's spring training opener Friday.
MLB honors HS shooting victims with 'SD' hats
MLB teams wore black caps with 'SD' on them to honor the victims of the Stoneman Douglas High School shooting.
Stanton shakes off butterflies for spring debut
Despite his "anticipation," Giancarlo Stanton quieted nerves for his Yankees spring training debut, going 0-for-1 with a walk in four innings.
Kurkjian: The most unappreciated baseball trait? Strength
Giancarlo Stanton and Aaron Judge add size and power to the Yankees' lineup that is attracting attention this season, sparking memories of some of baseball's strongest players.
For Justin Verlander, being the leader in the clubhouse comes easily
When the Astros traded for Justin Verlander, they knew they'd be getting a deeper rotation with the proven veteran. What they didn't know was that he'd end up being a team spokesperson and clubhouse leader.
Angels' Ohtani to make spring debut Saturday
Shohei Ohtani is ready to take "a big step forward" by making his spring debut as pitcher for the Angels on Saturday. Manager Mike Scioscia hasn't said when the Japanese star would debut as a hitter.
Yankees' Grapefruit games as must-see as spring training can be
MLB's biggest sluggers teaming up for the first time. Top prospects vying for jobs. Steinbrenner Field is going to rock. Here's what to watch for.
Rays prospect Honeywell sidelined by forearm
Rays pitching prospect Brent Honeywell left the mound during a live batting practice session with what the team diagnosed as a right forearm strain.
Correa thinks he can 'do better' in 2018 season
Houston Astros star shortstop Carlos Correa has always been a solid defender, but he is looking to take that part of his game to the next level.
Red Sox continuing with J.D. Martinez physical
For a second day in a row, the Red Sox said there would not be a news conference to introduce free-agent slugger J.D. Martinez because his physical had not been completed.
The best strategies for drafting closers
Chasing saves can ruin your fantasy draft, but doing it right can help you build a championship contender. Our experts offer their advice.
Lessons from our first mock draft: When should you take your pitchers?
Our first mock draft of the season is in the books, and once the dust settled, our experts had a lot to say about how the pitching market looks at this early point of draft season.
Fantasy baseball mock draft: 10-team roto
Our analysts and staff convened for the first mock draft of the season, this one using a 10-team roto format. Find out where each player went, from Trout to Ramos.
While MLB goes young, here's why the Giants are doubling down on players in their 30s
Baseball is a young man's game these days -- except in San Francisco, where the Giants are hoping a pair of veteran additions can get them back on track and show the rest of the league that older guys can still get it done on the diamond.
Surprised by trade, Souza ready for prime role
Surprised to be traded, Steven Souza Jr. heads to Arizona for what promises to be a key role on a Diamondbacks team that expects to be good.
Mariners' Zunino looks to build off strong 2017
Mariners catcher Mike Zunino enters his sixth season after setting several career highs at the plate in 2017, when he hit .251 with 25 home runs and 64 RBIs.
Pirates get All-Star Dickerson in deal with Rays
Corey Dickerson, an AL All-Star selection in 2017 who hit a career-high 27 home runs for the Rays, has been traded to the Pittsburgh Pirates.