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Padres 3rd-base coach Williams has colon cancer
San Diego Padres third-base coach Matt Williams has been diagnosed with colon cancer and will be away from the team for an undisclosed period of time.
Top Angels prospect to catch Ohtani in opener
Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe, the team's top prospect, said it was "super humbling" to be starting Thursday's opener against the A's.
Phils trade for Pache, put Hoskins on 60-day IL
The Phillies acquired outfielder Cristian Pache from the A's on Wednesday and placed first baseman Rhys Hoskins on the 60-day injured list.
Rangers' Taveras (oblique) to start season on IL
Rangers center fielder Leody Taveras will start the season on the injured list while still recovering from a strained oblique.
Brewers right-hander Houser to IL, out 3 weeks
Milwaukee Brewers right-hander Adrian Houser will start the season on the injured list with groin tightness and is expected to miss three weeks.
How to watch 2023 MLB Opening Week on ESPN
Check out how to watch some of the week's biggest MLB games, like Opening Day's White Sox-Astros showdown, on ESPN.
Pitch clock shaved 26 minutes off spring games
The use of a pitch clock shaved 26 minutes off spring training games this year as MLB is set to use it for the first time in regular-season games Thursday.
2023 predictions: From World Series to postseason awards
Can the Padres go all the way? Will Ohtani win MVP? Our experts make their predictions for the baseball season.
Tips for the 2023 season: Best values in division, pennant, World Series and more
Our crew breaks down their favorite values in division, pennant, World Series and awards futures ahead of the 2023 baseball season.
A beginner's guide to betting the MLB season
Our baseball betting glossary will help get you prepared for the 2023 MLB season.
Yanks talk up starting SS Volpe's 'elite' potential
Yankees stars such as Aaron Judge and Gerrit Cole have been impressed by 21-year-old Anthony Volpe's talent and demeanor and believe he's ready for the pressure of being the franchise's youngest starting shortstop since Derek Jeter.
Sources: Gimenez, Guardians reach extension
The Guardians and second baseman Andres Gimenez have reached an agreement on a contract extension.
Brewers' Hiura clears waivers, sent to minors
Brewers infielder Keston Hiura, who was designated for assignment Monday, was outrighted to the team's Triple-A affiliate after he cleared waivers.
MLB The Show to feature Negro League greats
For the first time, MLB The Show will insert some of the greatest Negro League greatest players -- from Satchel Paige to Jackie Robinson -- into the 2023 edition of the game as playable characters.
Ohtani to make MLB-record $65 million in 2023
Shohei Ohtani is expected to make a record $65 million for the 2023 season including endorsements, according to Forbes, making the Angels' two-way standout MLB's highest-paid player.
MLB season preview: Power rankings, playoff odds and what you need to know for all 30 teams
Who will rule -- and stumble -- this season? It's time to get up to speed as baseball returns.
Romo retires as Giant after pitching one final time
Sergio Romo retired as a Giant just the way he wanted, pitching one final time for the team he helped to win three World Series championships and then calling it a career Monday night.
Guardians' McKenzie (muscle strain) shut down
Cleveland Guardians right-hander Triston McKenzie has been shut down due to a strain of his right teres major muscle and could miss up to eight weeks
Phillies' Realmuto tossed after awkward handoff
Philadelphia catcher J.T. Realmuto was ejected Monday from a spring training game against Toronto for an awkward ball exchange that followed a pitch-clock violation.
Sources: Cubs' Hoerner lands 3-year, $35M deal
Second baseman Nico Hoerner and the Chicago Cubs are in agreement on a three-year, $35 million contract extension, sources told ESPN, locking up the team's most productive player last season for an extra season before he was due to hit free agency.