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The Dodgers' offseason secret weapon? Weighted bats

TEst 4 February 23, 2023 - 5:07am
Forget MLB's rule changes like banning the shift or bigger bases -- the Dodgers have a different plan to fight back against pitching domination.

Karabell's bold predictions for every NL team

TEst 4 February 23, 2023 - 4:26am
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.

Padres' Tatis to be eased back in, won't play Fri.

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 5:33pm
The Padres hope to ease Fernando Tatis Jr. back into game action and say the plan initially will be to keep him exclusively in the outfield.

Jenkins' hometown to honor pitcher with a statue

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 4:38pm
Ferguson Jenkins, who was 284-226 with a 3.34 ERA and 3,192 strikeouts in 19 big league seasons for Phillies, Cubs, Rangers and Red Sox, will be honored by his hometown with a 9-foot bronze statue in Chatham-Kent, Ontario.

Song to report to Phils after Navy service change

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 2:38pm
Right-hander Noah Song plans to report to Phillies spring-training camp in hopes of making the team's Opening Day roster after he transferred his status with the Navy from active duty to selected reserves.

McCullers won't be ready for start of season

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 2:17pm
Astros right-hander Lance McCullers Jr. says he will miss Opening Day because of a strained muscle in his pitching arm.

Montas has surgery; Yankees eye 2nd-half return

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 1:29pm
Frankie Montas won't start throwing until at least late May following right shoulder surgery, a timetable that could allow him to pitch for the Yankees in the season's second half.

Reports: OF Gamel, Rays agree to minors deal

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 12:45pm
Free agent Ben Gamel, who hit .232 with nine homers and 46 RBIs for the Pirates in 2022, has agreed to a minor league contract with the Rays.

Beltran doubted chances of reunion with Mets

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 9:57am
Carlos Beltran, back with the Mets just three years after being fired as their manager, said he previously thought there was "no chance" he'd work for the franchise again.

Karabell's bold predictions for every AL team

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 8:13am
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.

The most intriguing player for 2023 on all 30 MLB teams

TEst 4 February 22, 2023 - 4:03am
From rising stars to players entering make-or-break years, here's who we're watching closest as spring training games begin.

Twins add infield depth, agree to deal with Solano

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 5:27pm
The Minnesota Twins added some infield depth and an option at the bottom of the order on Tuesday night, agreeing to a contract with veteran infielder Donovan Solano, 35, according to multiple reports, for one season.

Guardians' Francona: Nerves led to cracked tooth

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 3:18pm
Cleveland manager Terry Francona says nerves were to blame for the cracked tooth he suffered ahead of his planned first speech of spring training to his team.

Ex-coach Regan sues Mets for age discrimination

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 2:54pm
Former Mets interim pitching coach Phil Regan is suing the organization for age discrimination.

Judge: 'Put me in left' if it better suits Yanks lineup

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 2:53pm
As the Yankees prepare for the year, there's talk that Aaron Judge might shift to left field at home while Giancarlo Stanton plays right field, a strategy Stanton feels might keep him "more engaged in the game" as opposed to being the designated hitter.

Royals OF Waters (oblique) sidelined for 6 weeks

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 1:27pm
Royals outfielder Drew Waters will be sidelined six weeks with a left oblique strain.

Chapman can get $8.75M if named Royals' closer

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 10:32am
Aroldis Chapman can earn up to $8.75 million as part of his one-year contract with the Royals if he regains a job as a regular closer. The 34-year-old is guaranteed $3.75 million.

Pirates' spring guest requires medical attention

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 9:10am
A guest of the Pittsburgh Pirates required emergency medical attention on Tuesday while fielding fly balls on a practice field.

Brewers add Voit, Naquin on minor league deals

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 8:45am
First baseman Luke Voit and outfielder Tyler Naquin agreed to minor league contracts with the Brewers on Tuesday.

Astros' Alvarez taking time off for lingering injury

TEst 4 February 21, 2023 - 8:31am
A lingering left hand injury has flared up for Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez, who will take a few days off but says he'll be ready for the season.

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