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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.

Royals, C Perez strike deal on 4-year extension

TEst 4 March 21, 2021 - 12:50pm
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.

Cleveland sends down struggling OF Mercado

TEst 4 March 21, 2021 - 12:50pm
Cleveland has optioned 26-year-old outfielder Óscar Mercado, who has struggled since a promising 2019 rookie season.

How Jacob deGrom's velocity increases even as his age does

TEst 4 March 21, 2021 - 6:50am
Usually, when you get older, you slow down a bit. Not Jacob deGrom, who's actually throwing harder now than ever before.

Stress fracture sidelines Rangers prospect Jung

TEst 4 March 20, 2021 - 6:40pm
Top Texas Rangers prospect Josh Jung is set for surgery on a stress fracture in his left foot, and the third baseman is likely to miss about two months.

Leiter throws no-hitter in No. 2 Vanderbilt's win

TEst 4 March 20, 2021 - 3:39pm
MLB right-handed prospect Jack Leiter had 16 strikeouts en route to a no-hitter on Saturday, as Vanderbilt defeated South Carolina 5-0.

Cubs minor leaguer faces felony drug charges

TEst 4 March 20, 2021 - 12:38pm
Minor league baseball player Jesus Camargo-Corrales was arrested after police in Colorado found 21 pounds of methamphetamine and 1.2 pounds of oxycodone pills in his Chicago Cubs duffel bag.

Castillo set to start Reds' opener vs. Cardinals

TEst 4 March 19, 2021 - 6:50pm
Luis Castillo is set to start on opening day for the Cincinnati Reds, heading a rotation that lost NL Cy Young Award winner Trevor Bauer to free agency.

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