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Braves' Wright to IL; rookies land rotation spots
Braves right-hander Kyle Wright will start the season on the injured list, a move that will open starting-rotation spots for rookies Jared Shuster and Dylan Dodd.
Mariners cut Calhoun, return Rule 5 pick Clarke
The Mariners released outfielder Kole Calhoun and returned Rule 5 draft selection Chris Clarke to the Cubs on Sunday.
Tigers 3B Nevin, RHP Lorenzen to start on IL
Tigers third baseman Tyler Nevin (oblique) and right-hander Michael Lorenzen (groin) will begin the season on the injured list.
Phils, Nola table contract talks until after season
The Phillies and ace pitcher Aaron Nola have broken off talks on a contract extension, tabling the negotiations until after the season.
Rookie Walker makes Cards' opening-day roster
Jordan Walker, the 21st overall pick in the 2020 draft, will be on the St. Louis Cardinals' opening-day roster.
Yanks' Severino again has lat strain, likely to IL
Yankees pitcher Luis Severino will miss at least his first start of the season and is likely headed to the IL with a lat strain, manager Aaron Boone said.
Back with Angels, Ohtani 'fine-tuning' for opener
It was back to business on Friday as Shohei Ohtani returned to Angels camp after his MVP performance in the World Baseball Classic.
MLB OKs PitchCom for pitchers in regular season
In addition to catchers, Major League Baseball expanded use of the PitchCom device to pitchers during the 2023 regular season.
Cardinals, RHP Mikolas reach two-year extension
The Cardinals are giving starter Miles Mikolas a two-year extension, with sources telling ESPN that the right-hander will receive $40 million in the new deal.
Hoskins likely to miss season, to get 2nd opinion
Dave Dombrowski said the Phillies plan on Rhys Hoskins missing the season and that Darick Hall would get the majority of time at first base.
Aces wild: 8 Cy Young winners start Opening Day
Cy Young winners Max Scherzer, Sandy Alcantara, Jacob deGrom, Shane Bieber, Corbin Burnes, Blake Snell, Corey Kluber and Zack Greinke are slated for Opening Day.
Can the Cubs fix Cody Bellinger? Inside the former MVP's change of scenery
A move to Chicago means a chance for Bellinger to start over -- but bouncing back on a one-year prove-it deal is no sure thing.
Should you take the plunge with these risky players?
Are ESPN's new standard rules for fantasy baseball make it worth taking a chance on risky players.
Bauer 'excited' to join Yokohama, eyes title run
Trevor Bauer said he hoped to make his debut with Yokohama's BayStars by mid-April -- about two weeks after the Japanese season begins -- and said his goal is to help the BayStars win their first title in 25 years.
Phillies 1B Hoskins tears ACL in spring game
Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins suffered a torn ACL in his left knee during Thursday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers, the team announced.
Yankees worth over $7B as MLB team values rise
MLB franchise values are on the rise -- with the Yankees being valued by Forbes at $7.1 billion -- despite turmoil caused by the recent bankruptcy filing of Diamond Sports and the continued disintegration of the regional sports network model.
Phillies 1B Hoskins carted off with knee injury
Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins was carted off the field Thursday because of a noncontact injury to his left knee.
Cards' Wainwright hurt during WBC, to start on IL
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright suffered a groin injury while working out during the World Baseball Classic and will start the season on the IL.
Braves closer Iglesias will begin season on IL
Braves closer Raisel Iglesias will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his pitching shoulder.
Veteran infielder Lowrie retires after 14 seasons
Infielder Jed Lowrie, an All-Star who had three separate stints with the Oakland Athletics during 14 MLB seasons, has announced his retirement.