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Spring training roundup: Angels walk off Rockies
Samuel Brown bounced a walk-off single to right field to push the Los Angeles Angels past the visiting Colorado Rockies 8-7 in a back-and-forth spring training game Friday in Tempe, Ariz....

MLB bans Reds' Noelvi Marte 80 games for PED use
Cincinnati Reds infielder Noelvi Marte, a top prospect, will miss almost half the season after Major League Baseball on Friday announced an 80-game suspension without pay because of a positive test for Boldenone....

These MLB players went straight to the majors
On Monday, the Pittsburgh Pirates told No. 1 overall pick Paul Skenes that he will begin in the minor leagues. While it is disappointing we get robbed of seeing one of the league’s most exciting pitching prospects right out of the gate, the move is not unprecedented. In the history of the MLB, only ...

Reports: Mariners signing RHP Ryne Stanek
The Seattle Mariners are signing right-hander Ryne Stanek to a one-year deal, multiple outlets reported Friday....

Veteran 1B Joey Votto joins hometown Blue Jays
Toronto native Joey Votto agreed to a non-roster invite with the Blue Jays on Friday, according to multiple reports....

Rangers 1B Nathaniel Lowe (oblique) could miss Opening Day
Texas Rangers first baseman Nathaniel Lowe could miss Opening Day with an oblique strain, manager Bruce Bochy said Friday....

MLB pitchers are the new NFL RBs in terms of career length
Major League Baseball is on the precipice of a pitching crisis. ...

Marlins are attempting to build on the success of 2023 World Baseball Classic, but a year too late
The 2023 World Baseball Classic was fantastic. I was watching the NCAA Men’s Basketball tournament at a bar in Los Angeles, when I noticed that most people there had gathered to watch Mexico take on Puerto Rico. The energy in the room was captivating, much of it because Loan Depot Park in Miami was ...

Dodgers not yet decided on Gavin Lux as starting SS
Gavin Lux will need to show more progress to continue his expected trajectory toward becoming the Los Angeles Dodgers' everyday shortstop this season....

Cardinals RHP Keynan Middleton leaving camp to change hats
St. Louis Cardinals right-hander Keynan Middleton hopes that his next save will arrive as he returns to his native Oregon for the state high school basketball tournament....

Spring training roundup: Michael Harris II, Braves edge Red Sox
Jordan Luplow and Michael Harris II hit home runs, Bryce Elder struck out six batters in 3 1/3 innings and the visiting Atlanta Braves topped the Boston Red Sox 3-2 in spring training action on Thursday in Fort Myers, Fla....

Cubs RHP Caleb Kilian (shoulder) to miss 3-4 months
Chicago Cubs right-hander Caleb Kilian likely is to be sidelined until the All-Star break with a shoulder injury....

Trevor Bauer's potential comeback tour takes him to Dodgers' facility
Trevor Bauer's quest to return to the major leagues will take him through the Los Angeles Dodgers' facility in Glendale, Ariz., this weekend....

Son of Blue Jays P Erik Swanson close to leaving hospital
The 4-year-old son of Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson is close to being released from a Florida hospital nearly two weeks after being struck by a car....

Reports: Red Sox RHP Brayan Bello reaches 6-year extension
Boston Red Sox right-hander Brayan Bello agreed to terms on a six-year, $55 million extension, multiple media outlets reported on Thursday....

MLB clubs don't want Trevor Bauer so he's signing with a Japanese travel team
After yet another Spring in which Trevor Bauer posts pics of himself at Spring Training and tries to convince us all that he has just tons of support and interest among MLB teams who want to hire him but can’t, Bauer has finally been signed — by a Japanese travel team called Asian Breeze. ...

You probably forgot these MLB players were on these teams
The MLB is one of the oldest leagues in American sports. With that comes some legendary players and names for all of its teams, but nothing is better than watching your team acquire someone legendary from your rivals, or pass on someone who turned out to be a hall of famer because they weren’t all t...

Spring training roundup: Athletics' offense explodes in rout of Angels
Miguel Andujar clubbed a pair of homers and drove in four runs as the Oakland Athletics cruised to a 12-5 victory over the host Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday in Tempe, Ariz....

C Mike Zunino retires after 11 MLB seasons
Catcher Mike Zunino, who played in 11 major league seasons for three different organizations, announced his retirement Wednesday....

Reports: Nationals signing veteran OF Eddie Rosario
The Washington Nationals are signing outfielder Eddie Rosario, multiple outlets reported Wednesday....