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Tatis leaves game with left shoulder discomfort

TEst 4 March 23, 2021 - 3:46pm
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

TEst 4 March 23, 2021 - 3:46pm
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

TEst 4 March 23, 2021 - 3:46pm
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'

TEst 4 March 23, 2021 - 12:45pm
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?

TEst 4 March 23, 2021 - 9:44am
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?

TEst 4 March 23, 2021 - 6:44am
Day 2 of our annual countdown features some of baseball's big-name starting pitchers.

Blue Jays' Yates (forearm) to miss several weeks

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 9:57pm
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

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 6:57pm
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

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 6:57pm
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

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 3:57pm
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

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 3:57pm
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

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 12:56pm
- 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

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 12:56pm
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?

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 12:56pm
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?

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 6:55am
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

TEst 4 March 22, 2021 - 6:55am
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

TEst 4 March 21, 2021 - 3:52pm
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

TEst 4 March 21, 2021 - 3:52pm
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

TEst 4 March 21, 2021 - 12:50pm
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

TEst 4 March 21, 2021 - 12:50pm
The Pirates signed knuckleball pitcher Steven Wright to a minor league contract and invited him to major league spring training.

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