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Phillies option Kody Clemens to Triple-A to start season
The Philadelphia Phillies optioned infielder Kody Clemens to Triple-A Lehigh Valley on Sunday....

White Sox sign OF Kevin Pillar, DFA RHP Touki Toussaint
The Chicago White Sox signed veteran outfielder Kevin Pillar to a major-league contract on Sunday, two days after they released him....

A's acquire RHP Austin Adams from Mets
The Oakland Athletics acquired right-hander Austin Adams from the New York Mets on Sunday for cash considerations....

Phillies give Matt Strahm extension, trade Jake Cave to Rockies
Philadelphia Phillies left-hander Matt Strahm agreed to a contract extension through the 2025 season, the team announced Sunday....

Spring training roundup: Astros (6 HRs) tee off on Mets
Alex Bregman belted two of the Houston Astros' six home runs, finishing 3-for-4 with six RBIs in a 13-5 romp over the host New York Mets in spring training action Saturday in Port St. Lucie, Fla....

Longtime Orioles owner Peter Angelos dies at 94
Longtime Baltimore Orioles owner Peter Angelos died Saturday at the age of 94, the team announced....

White Sox release 16-year veteran Jesse Chavez
The Chicago White Sox released 16-year veteran right-hander Jesse Chavez before Saturday's spring training game against the Seattle Mariners....

Cardinals to send RHP Sonny Gray, OF Lars Nootbaar to IL
The St. Louis Cardinals will start the regular season with right-hander Sonny Gray and outfielder Lars Nootbaar on the injured list, manager Oliver Marmol said Saturday....

Charlie Culberson can't make his pitch, cut by Braves
Charlie Culberson's attempt to reinvent himself as a pitcher at age 34 took a blow Saturday when he was released by the Atlanta Braves....

Mets announce signing of J.D. Martinez
The New York Mets announced Saturday that they signed six-time All-Star J.D. Martinez to a one-year contract....

MLB opens investigation into Shohei Ohtani, ex-interpreter
Major League Baseball announced Friday that it has opened an investigation into the allegations involving Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara....

Spring training roundup: Ryan Vilade, Tigers rally past Phillies
Ryan Vilade belted a two-run home run in the top of the ninth inning to cap a four-run comeback and deliver the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 win over the host Philadelphia Phillies in spring training action Friday in Clearwater, Fla....

Rangers' top prospect Wyatt Langford makes roster
Wyatt Langford, the Texas Rangers' top prospect, will be on the Opening Day roster....

Report: Marlins RHP Eury Perez (elbow) heading to IL
Marlins right-hander Eury Perez will start the season on the injured list with elbow inflammation, the Miami Herald reported Friday....

Orioles send No. 1 prospect Jackson Holliday to minors
Top prospect Jackson Holliday will not open the season with the Baltimore Orioles....

A’s RHP Trevor Gott to undergo Tommy John surgery, out for season
Oakland A's right-hander Trevor Gott will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season and part of 2025, MLB.com reported Friday....

Diamondbacks release veteran SS Elvis Andrus
The Arizona Diamondbacks released veteran shortstop Elvis Andrus on Friday amid a flurry of moves....

Reports: Mets land J.D. Martinez for one year, $12M
The New York Mets beefed up their batting order by agreeing to a one-year, $12 million deal with designated hitter J.D. Martinez, multiple media outlets reported Thursday....

Mets' Kodai Senga has no more inflammation in shoulder
An MRI test on the right shoulder of New York Mets right-hander Kodai Senga provided good news for the pitcher and the team....

Spring training roundup: Braves rally past Yankees
Orlando Arcia hit a home run and right-hander Charlie Morton went five strong innings as the Atlanta Braves earned a 5-2 victory Thursday over the visiting New York Yankees at North Port, Fla....