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Fans heckling Astros at opener get signs taken
Fans hoping to heckle the Astros at Houston's spring opener against the Nationals on Saturday had their signs taken away by someone who worked for the ballpark.
Flaherty named Cardinals' opening day starter
Jack Flaherty, who finished fourth in the voting for the National League's Cy Young Award last season, will get the start for the Cardinals on Opening Day, manager Mike Shildt said Saturday.
White Sox agree to deals with Bummer, Garcia
The Chicago White Sox agreed Saturday to a $16 million, five-year contract with reliever Aaron Bummer that includes two club options, and a $3.5 million, one-year deal with infielder Leury Garcia.
In a sea of Astros criticism, some lines should never be crossed
Cheaters? Yes. The Houston Asterisks? Very clever. But no matter how you feel about what the Astros did, there is still a point when the vitriol has gone too far.
The most interesting non-roster player for all 30 MLB teams
From names you'd forgotten all about to others you still need to learn, here's one player to track in every spring training camp.
Astros' Reddick: Kids also targeted in threats
Astros players have gotten threats "every day" since the team's 2017-18 sign-stealing scheme came to light in recent weeks, according to outfielder Josh Reddick, who said Friday that messages he has received also targeted his family.
The Phillie Phanatic has gotten a spring training makeover
The Philadelphia Phillies' mascot has a new look, and it will be unveiled at the team's spring home opener on Sunday.
D-backs' Bradley wins last arbitration case of '20
Diamondbacks reliever Archie Bradley won the final salary arbitration case of the year, leaving teams with a 7-5 advantage over players.
Indians' Carrasco day-to-day with hip flexor strain
Cleveland Indians right-hander Carlos Carrasco has been diagnosed with a mild strain of his right hip flexor after feeling discomfort while doing squats in the weight room during spring training.
Where all 30 teams stand as spring training games begin
After all the heat off the diamond, we've finally got action on it -- along with a look at a key issue each team will sort out on the field.
Why the Indians should play it out with Francisco Lindor
Sure, Cleveland's superstar shortstop could leave as a free agent. But the window to finally win a World Series won't be open forever.
A's Fiers acknowledges receiving death threats
Mike Fiers has acknowledged receiving death threats after he revealed a sign-stealing scheme committed by the 2017 World Series champion Astros, for whom he pitched.
MLB managers, GMs weigh in on sign stealing, proposed playoff format
Baseball is buzzing with several hot-button issues, so we made the rounds in Arizona to find out what folks around the game are thinking.
Fantasy baseball: What to watch for this spring
With teams ready to start spring training games, Eric Karabell offers up his thoughts on the key players and competitions for fantasy managers to pay attention to in Florida and Arizona.
Yankees shut down Severino; IL stint 'possible'
Yankees GM Brian Cashman said "it's possible" that Luis Severino could begin the season on the injured list after the right-hander was shut down due to forearm soreness.
Big Papi: Fiers looks like 'snitch' for outing Astros
Former Red Sox slugger David Ortiz says A's pitcher Mike Fiers looks "like a snitch" for exposing the Astros sign-stealing scandal after the fact.
Lucroy: Changed signs every pitch vs. Astros
Catcher Jonathan Lucroy, who played for three of the Astros' AL West rivals between 2016 and '19, says "everyone in baseball" knew they were stealing signs and that he changed his signs every single pitch.
Bolsinger adds Crane, Vigoa to suit vs. Astros
Former major league pitcher Mike Bolsinger amended his lawsuit against the Houston Astros to include Astros owner Jim Crane and baseball-operations staffer Derek Vigoa, according to documents filed in a Los Angeles court Thursday.
Phillies win arbitration case against Realmuto
The Philadelphia Phillies won their arbitration case against All-Star catcher J.T. Realmuto on Thursday, putting teams ahead of players 7-4 this year and ensuring clubs will finish with a winning record.
Breakout pitchers to draft in fantasy baseball
Which overlooked pitchers have the skill set to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft digs deep into the numbers to present his annual "Kings of Command."