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A long-term deal with Pete Alonso is unlikely before the Mets' star first baseman is eligible for free agency after the World Series, president of baseball operations David Stearns says.

With spring training near, the Miami Marlins hired Sam Mondry-Cohen on Monday as vice president of player personnel, while Sara Goodrum was added as director of special projects and Brandon Mann was hired as pitching strategist.

Los Angeles Dodgers designated hitter Shohei Ohtani took on-field batting practice for the first time with his new team Monday at Glendale, Ariz., with 10 of his 21 swings going for home runs.

Jeff Nelson, who made his big league debut in 1997 and worked the World Series in 2005, 2009, 2014 and 2018, and Ed Hickox are set to retire as Major League Baseball umpires, and they will be replaced on staff by Ryan Wills and Clint Vondrak.

Jen Pawol, 47, has been assigned to umpire the Grapefruit League during spring training and could become Major League Baseball's first woman umpire.

The San Diego Padres' uncertain outfield mix received slightly more clarity on Monday, when they agreed to bring back utility player Jurickson Profar on a one-year, $1 million contract.

The Pirates are adding two-time All-Star catcher Yasmani Grandal, according to multiple reports.

A lot has changed for players joining the majors from overseas over the past decade.

The Twins traded utilityman Nick Gordon to the Marlins for left-handed reliever Steven Okert on Sunday, a day after Gordon lost to Minnesota in salary arbitration.

Nick Gordon lost his salary arbitration case against the Minnesota Twins on Saturday and will get a raise from $735,400 to $900,000 rather than his request for $1.25 million.

The Marlins acquired right-hander Darren McCaughan from Seattle for cash Friday after the Mariners placed him on waivers earlier in the week.

Second baseman Jonathan India and the Reds agreed Friday to a two-year contract, avoiding an arbitration hearing next week for the 2021 NL Rookie of the Year.

Orioles closer Félix Bautista had additional work done on his pitching elbow Friday, but the team says it's not expected to change his recovery timeline from Tommy John surgery.

Shohei Ohtani says he feels like he's a rookie again in his first spring training with the Dodgers, while his new teammates rave about the star's work ethic.

Former Mets general manager Billy Eppler was suspended through the 2024 World Series by commissioner Rob Manfred, who concluded he directed the team to fabricate injuries to create open roster spots.

Phillies outfielder Brandon Marsh had surgery on his left knee Friday and was expected to return to play in three to four weeks. The Phillies said Marsh would be ready by Opening Day on March 28 at Citizens Bank Park.

Two-time AL Cy Young Award winner Corey Kluber announced his retirement on social media Friday morning, ending a 13-year career.

Tristan H. Cockcroft's 9-part "Playbook" lays out how to go from fantasy baseball novice to expert in one season. Part 6 offers up nine tips to use during the fantasy baseball season, from trade strategies to how to value rookies and closers.

Clayton Kershaw, after being confronted with multiple decisions this offseason, feels "really good" about his choices, including re-signing with the Dodgers.

Former MLB and NFL standout Bo Jackson won a $21 million verdict in his civil case against his niece and nephew for trying to extort him.