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J.D. Martinez has finally made his move, signing with the Red Sox and joining a team loaded with talented young outfielders. But even if Martinez winds up at designated hitter more often than not, Eric Karabell trusts in the slugger's fantasy value.

Jake Odorizzi says he's glad he no longer has to worry about being traded, after the Rays shipped him to the Twins.

Boston didn't land Giancarlo Stanton or Manny Machado. But the Sox snagged their top offseason target and the power bat they desperately needed.

Mike Trout, who took part Monday in the Angels' first full-squad workout, said expectations are higher after the signings of Shohei Ohtani, Ian Kinsler and Zack Cozart.

Free-agent outfielder Jarrod Dyson and the Arizona Diamondbacks have agreed on a two-year deal, a source told ESPN.

The slugging tandem fans have anticipated ever since the Marlins star was traded to the Yankees gave diehard fans in Tampa a glimpse of what's to come.

Wearing a red No. 62 Phillies spring training jersey, Eagles star Jason Kelce was the main guest during the first official day of team workouts.

The Boston Red Sox are expected to agree to a deal with J.D. Martinez, potentially ending their stalemate with the free-agent slugger, a source confirmed to ESPN's Buster Olney.

Red Sox owner John Henry believes with the right approach, his team can be "very successful" this season.

Wasihngton Nationals outfielder Bryce Harper says his focus is on 2018.

In simply limiting mound visits, commissioner Rob Manfred didn't drop the hammer by unilaterally implementing pitch clocks. But if players don't want those clocks in 2019 -- and they don't -- they'd better pick up the pace this season.

Rays outfielder Kevin Kiermaier says he is "100 percent frustrated and very upset" by the team's decisions to part ways with Corey Dickerson and Jake Odorizzi.

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.