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DeGrom sidelined with stress reaction in shoulder
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.
Cole, Yanks' rotation intact as Opening Day nears
The New York Yankees' rotation is looking intact as the opener against the Red Sox next week nears.
Dodgers land closer Kimbrel in White Sox swap
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.
Blackmon returning to leadoff spot for Rockies
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 umps to announce replay reviews to fans
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.
Blue Jays extend manager Montoyo through '23
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.
D-backs, Kelly reach extension through 2024
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.
DeGrom dealing with tight shoulder, set for MRI
Mets ace Jacob deGrom is set to undergo an MRI on his right shoulder and will not make his scheduled spring training start Friday.
A little less 'magic': What we'll lose forever as pitchers stop hitting
It's progress, yes, but the universal DH will deprive us of some strange stats and hilarious tales. Tim Kurkjian shares the best of a now-bygone era.
Fantasy baseball: Foolish predictions for the 2022 season
Appropriate for the first of April, we look at some predictions for the upcoming season that might seem foolish at first, but perhaps aren't all that ridiculous once you think about them.
DeGrom dealing with shoulder tightness, Mets say
Mets ace Jacob deGrom felt tightness in his right shoulder and might not be able to make his scheduled spring start Friday, according to manager Buck Showalter.
Bryce Harper pays tribute to Mike Schmidt on Phillies media guide cover
The Phillies slugger re-created Mike Schmidt's iconic, trophy-laden pose from the 1987 team media guide.
Guardians' Bieber to start 3rd straight opener
Shane Bieber will make his third straight Opening Day start for the Cleveland Guardians when they travel to face the Kansas City Royals on April 7.
Rookie Ryan gets Opening Day nod from Twins
Joe Ryan will become the first Twins rookie to start Opening Day for the franchise since 1969 when he faces the Mariners on April 7.
J.J. Watt scores Los Angeles Angels spring game tickets to see Shoehei Ohtani
Watt put in a special request to see the two-way star pitch in person, and the Angels made it happen.
Source: CWS' Anderson has suspension reduced
Chicago White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, whose carry-over suspension from last season called for a three-game ban, had that penalty reduced to two games to start the 2022 season, a source confirmed to ESPN.
Padres to give ball to Darvish on Opening Day
Five-time All-Star Yu Darvish will make his third career start on Opening Day when he takes the mound for the Padres against the Diamondbacks on April 7.
MLB to keep automatic runners in extras for 2022
Major League Baseball finalized the rules change Thursday to bring back automatic runners in extra innings for a third straight season.
Cashman cites 'cheating' Stros for Yanks' drought
Brian Cashman disputes the idea that the Yankees are in a championship drought, citing the 2017 team that lost to the sign-stealing Astros as a "cheating circumstance that threw us off."
Royals opt to keep Matheny in fold through '23
With an influx of young talent ready to make their mark in the majors, the Royals have locked up manager Mike Matheny through the 2023 season by exercising their club option.