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Tatis leaves game with left shoulder discomfort
The Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr. left his team's spring training game against the Reds with left shoulder discomfort and will be reevaluated Wednesday.
Twins option prospect Kirilloff; LF job still open
Twins prospect Alex Kirilloff will not make the major league roster to start the season, leaving Jake Cave, Kyle Garlick, Brent Rooker and Luis Arraez to compete for the starting left-field job.
Jays closer Yates likely to have elbow surgery
Blue Jays reliever Kirby Yates, who was slated to be the team's closer this season, is expected to have season-ending surgery on his right elbow.
Brewers' Hader: Traditional closer role is 'good fit'
Brewers manager Craig Counsell said Josh Hader will continue to stick to a defined ninth-inning closer role rather than than working multiple innings as he has in the past.
Fantasy baseball: Which spring stats actually matter?
Tristan H. Cockcroft attempts to answer the question as to what fantasy baseball managers can and should take away from the very small sample size of spring training statistics.
MLB Rank Nos. 50-26: Which aces cracked the top half of our list?
Day 2 of our annual countdown features some of baseball's big-name starting pitchers.
Blue Jays' Yates (forearm) to miss several weeks
With Kirby Yates set to miss several weeks because of a strained muscle in his forearm, Blue Jays manager Charlie Montoyo said he'll use different pitchers to finish games.
Gallen's status for opener iffy due to sore forearm
Zac Gallen got an MRI and an X-ray on Sunday and doctors were still evaluating the results, the D-backs say. The RHP said he still felt good physically and hopes this is just a minor setback.
Dodgers fans buy a sign not to troll but to thank Red Sox for Mookie Betts trade
A gigantic sign was built, in Dodger Blue, across from Fenway Park. Betts helped L.A. win a World Series and Dodgers fans are showing their gratitude.
Predicting the next MLB Rank top 100 player for all 30 teams
From young stars and elite prospects, which names who missed this year's cut could soon be on the list?
Gallen's status for opener iffy after hitting injury
Zac Gallen got an MRI and an X-ray on Sunday and doctors were still evaluating the results, the D-backs say. The RHP said he still felt good physically and hopes this is just a minor setback.
Rangers reliever Leclerc to miss extended time
- The Texas Rangers are expecting to be without one-time closer José Leclerc for an extended time because of right elbow soreness, the latest setback for a bullpen already missing another key late-inning arm for at least two months.
Royals send top prospect Witt to minors camp
The Royals reassigned four of their top prospects to their minor league camp Monday, including touted shortstop Bobby Witt Jr.
Fantasy baseball: How early is too early to draft a catcher?
J.T. Realmuto and Salvador Perez are the top-ranked catchers this season, but Eric Karabell explains why fantasy managers need to use caution before selecting a catcher in the top 100 picks.
MLB Rank Nos. 100-51: Which of baseball's best players lead off our 2021 list?
Our annual ranking opens with a two-way star, boom-or-bust sluggers and some of the game's best young talent.
Predicting the next MLB Rank top 100 player for all 30 MLB teams
From young stars and elite prospects to injury comeback candidates, which names who missed this year's cut could soon be on the list?
Votto back with Reds after bout with COVID-19
First baseman Joey Votto returned to Reds camp Sunday after sitting out with COVID-19, but when he might be able to play again is still uncertain.
Source: Perez inks richest deal in Royals history
Catcher Salvador Perez has agreed to a new four-year extension with the Royals, the team announced Sunday. The deal is worth $82 million, a source confirmed to ESPN, which makes it the richest in team history.
Shoulder injury will sideline Arizona RP Clippard
What has been diagnosed as a "capsule sprain" in his right shoulder will prevent Arizona relief pitcher Tyler Clippard from throwing for at least the next six weeks.
Pirates sign knuckleballer Wright to minors deal
The Pirates signed knuckleball pitcher Steven Wright to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training.