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With Opening Day approaching, the New York Yankees continued to work on their catching situation on Saturday, acquiring Jose Trevino from the Texas Rangers for right-hander Albert Abreu and lefty Robert Ahlstrom.

Sandy Alcantara becomes the third Marlins pitcher to start three consecutive Opening Days, joining Josh Johnson and Josh Beckett.

The Washington Nationals named veteran left-hander Patrick Corbin their Opening Day starter against the New York Mets.

The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment despite owing him $28 million for the upcoming season.

After striking out in free agency, the Cleveland Guardians locked up one of their own, agreeing to terms with closer Emmanuel Clase on a $20 million, five-year contract, according to multiple reports.

Mets right-hander Max Scherzer is dealing with hamstring tightness, saying he isn't sure whether he will be ready to pitch when the regular season starts next week.

The Los Angeles Angels have designated outfielder Justin Upton for assignment, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Braves reliever Luke Jackson has ligament damage in his right elbow, and there is no timetable for his return.

Seattle Mariners reliever Ken Giles, who missed all of last season following Tommy John surgery, will be shut down for at least a couple of weeks because of a tendon issue in his right middle finger.

The Yankees appealed the release of a letter commissioner Rob Manfred sent to the organization in 2017 that contained details of the league's findings of its investigation of the team's involvement in sign stealing.

Watt put in a special request to see the two-way star pitch in person, and the Angels made it happen.

Mets star pitcher Jacob deGrom will miss the start of the season after a stress reaction in his right shoulder was discovered during an MRI on Friday.

The New York Yankees' rotation is looking intact as the opener against the Red Sox next week nears.

The Dodgers have acquired closer Craig Kimbrel in a trade with the White Sox. Outfielder AJ Pollock is headed to Chicago in the one-for-one trade.

Charlie Blackmon, who set records with 103 RBIs and 383 total bases from the leadoff spot in 2017, will again bat from the top spot for the Rockies after having been moved to the middle of the order the past two seasons.

MLB umpiring crew chiefs will now wear an on-field microphone to announce to the crowd who is making an instant replay review, what is being challenged and then announce the verdict after the review is completed.

Toronto manager Charlie Montoyo, who has a 190-194 record through three seasons with the Blue Jays, has reached an extension with the team through the 2023 season.

The Diamondbacks have agreed to a two-year extension with right-hander Merrill Kelly that runs through the 2024 season and includes a club option for 2025. The deal is worth $18 million, sources told ESPN.

Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder and will not make his scheduled spring training start Friday.

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