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It took eight years but Jen Pawol made the leap from the minors to a major league spring training contest when she umpired the Grapefruit League opener between the Houston Astros and Washington Nationals at CACTI Park of The Palm Beaches on Saturday.

New Guardians manager Stephen Vogt expressed excitement for his first spring game, likening it to the "fresh start" you get on the first day of school.

Tony Clark, head of the MLBPA, says the move to cut two seconds off the pitch clock with runners on base is too much, too soon for some pitchers.

The bronze cleats from a Jackie Robinson statue that was cut at the ankles and stolen last month will be donated to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, the league's executive director told ESPN on Friday.

- The Kansas City Royals signed Austin Nola to a contract for the 2024 season on Friday, adding a veteran catcher to provide some insurance behind Salvador Perez alongside young backup Freddie Fermin.

Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy novice to expert in one season.

After twice being benched last year, Alex Verdugo, who was traded to the Yankees, says he has no hard feelings toward Red Sox manager Alex Cora.

Add the potential of see-through pants to the growing list of complaints regarding new MLB uniforms set to be used this season.

The Diamondbacks announced on Thursday their games will be produced by MLB for a second straight season, as sports leagues across the U.S. adjust to the decline of regional cable networks.

Gio Urshela and the Detroit Tigers are in agreement on a one-year, $1.5 million contract, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Right-hander Mitch Keller and the Pittsburgh Pirates are in agreement on a five-year contract extension, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.

Shortstop Tim Anderson and the Marlins are in agreement on a one-year, $5 million contract, sources told ESPN.

Mets ace Kodai Senga has a moderate posterial capsule strain in his right shoulder and is expected to begin the season on the injured list.

Fans flying 6,000 miles for spring training? Japanese stars dreaming of Dodger Blue? It's all coming together.

Former Dodgers and Blue Jays pitcher Hyun Jin Ryu is returning to the Hanwha Eagles, having signed an eight-year, $12.8 million contract that includes the most guaranteed money ever for a KBO player.

Albert Pujols has agreed to manage the Dominican Republic's Leones del Escogido during the 2024-25 winter league, sources said.

Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani says he's "feeling good" and wants to take 50 spring training at-bats to feel ready for the regular season.

Free agent catcher Gary Sanchez, who hit 19 home runs while playing for the Padres and Mets last season, has signed a one-year deal with the Brewers.

Mets right-hander Kodai Senga experienced arm fatigue after throwing a side session and is being examined by trainers, manager Carlos Mendoza said.

Starting what could be his final season with the Yankees, Gleyber Torres was clear about his intent: "I don't want to leave."