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Reports: Lucroy joining Red Sox on minors deal
Jonathan Lucroy could challenge Kevin Plawecki for Boston's backup catcher role behind starter Christian Vazquez.
Lester: Manfred should 'take his name off' trophy
Jon Lester said of Rob Manfred's comments over the weekend: "You play for that piece of metal. I'm very proud of the three that I have. If that's the way he feels, then he needs to take his name off his trophy."
Judge: Astros 'cheated' and 'didn't earn' 2017 title
Aaron Judge didn't mince words Monday when addressing the Astros' sign-stealing scandal, saying Houston's 2017 World Series title "wasn't earned" and that the players involved in the scheme should have been punished.
Hank Aaron on hand as hopeful Braves ramp up
Hank Aaron's appearance added excitement to what is already a highly anticipated spring for the Braves.
Kershaw urges Dodgers to use Astros rage as fuel
Clayton Kershaw is pleased practically everybody in the sport seized the opportunity to tee off on the cheating Astros and Rob Manfred's handling of the scandal over the past several days -- but he also believes it's time for baseball to go back to work.
Lester: Manfred should 'take his name off trophy'
Jon Lester said of Rob Manfred's comments: "You play for that piece of metal. I'm very proud of the three that I have. If that's the way he feels, then he needs to take his name off his trophy."
Teams irked by Manfred's edict to protect Astros
Rob Manfred's warning against retaliatory beanballs directed at Astros players has some teams worried about pushing umpires into overreaction, leading to unjust ejections and a reluctance to pitch inside.
O's Davis mulled retirement after 2019 season
Chris Davis was so despondent last September about his prolonged woes, the slumping slugger considered walking away from the Orioles, the game of baseball and a rich contract.
Rockies' Davis ready to regain closer's role
Wade Davis has again entered spring training as the Colorado Rockies' closer after a rough 2019 season.
Marlins to test versatile Villar in center field
After playing mostly middle infield for the majority of his career, Jonathan Villar is getting a spring training tryout in center field because the Marlins lack experience at the position.
Cards' Mikolas (elbow) to miss start of season
Cardinals pitcher Miles Mikolas has a flexor tendon issue in his right elbow and won't be ready for the start of the season.
Braves' Markakis: Every Astro 'needs a beating'
Braves outfielder Nick Markakis blasted the Astros for sign stealing, saying, "Every single guy over there needs a beating."
What Ken Griffey Jr. trade teaches us about scouting Lindor, Arenado and Bryant
Like Junior before them, three no-doubt-about-it superstars are on the trading block. Why even bother to scout them? But teams will -- so we did their work for them.
Was top draft pitching prospect Emerson Hancock's rough debut a blip or something more?
Georgia's hard-throwing righty had a season debut he'd rather forget. Now Hancock must prove the early hiccup was a fluke.
Giants bar Huff from '10 WS reunion over tweets
The San Francisco Giants said Monday that they won't invite Aubrey Huff to a reunion of the 2010 World Series-winning team later this summer because of "unacceptable" comments made by Huff on social media.
Disciplining Astros not as easy for MLB as Altuve revealing a tattoo
As outrage over the sign-stealing scandal burns baseball, how limited were options for punishing Houston's players?
Huff barred from Giants' WS reunion over tweets
The San Francisco Giants said on Monday that they won't invite Aubrey Huff to a reunion of the 2010 World Series-winning team later this summer because of "unacceptable" comments made by Huff on social media.
Holt agrees to deal with Brewers, source says
Utilityman Brock Holt has agreed to a deal with the Milwaukee Brewers, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming a report by The Athletic.
Red Sox's Martinez: Astros bashing a bit much
Red Sox slugger J.D. Martinez thinks the bashing of the Astros has gotten to be a little much and wants baseball to move on.
Rangers SS Andrus takes aging distinctions into 12th season
Elvis Andrus has a few aging distinctions going into his 12th major league season.