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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....

Ex-MLB star Steve Garvey moves on in California Senate race
Former National League MVP Steve Garvey has advanced in the race to represent California in the U.S. Senate....

Spring training roundup: Enmanuel Valdez, Red Sox batter Rays
Enmanuel Valdez finished a home run short of the cycle as the host Boston Red Sox beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-4 in spring training action Tuesday in Fort Myers, Fla....

Pirates No. 1 pick Paul Skenes to start season in minors
Paul Skenes, the No. 1 overall pick of the 2023 MLB Draft, will start the season in the Pittsburgh Pirates' farm system, general manager Ben Cherington told reporters Tuesday in Bradenton, Fla....

Astros ace Justin Verlander (shoulder) to begin season on IL
Houston Astros right-hander Justin Verlander will open the season on the injured list with shoulder inflammation....

Report: Red Sox P Lucas Giolito might need season-ending surgery
Boston Red Sox right-hander Lucas Giolito could miss the entire 2024 season after initial imaging revealed a partially torn UCL and flexor strain in his pitching elbow, ESPN reported on Tuesday....

Braves OF Ronald Acuna Jr. likely ready for Opening Day
Reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuna Jr. is expected to be in Atlanta's lineup for Opening Day following testing on his sore right knee....

Dodgers acquire 3B Andre Lipcius, place LHP Clayton Kershaw on 60-day IL
The Los Angeles Dodgers traded for Detroit Tigers third baseman Andre Lipcius on Monday in exchange for cash considerations....

Spring training roundup: Twins earn split-squad sweep
Ryan Jeffers, Willi Castro and Carlos Santana hit solo home runs to guide the host Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 comeback win over the Atlanta Braves on Monday in Fort Myers, Fla....

Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson announces retirement
Former American League MVP Josh Donaldson announced Monday that he is retiring after 12-plus big league seasons....