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Spring training roundup: Corbin Burnes sharp in O's debut
Corbin Burnes struck out two and allowed one hit in one scoreless inning during his first spring training start since being traded to Baltimore earlier this month as the Orioles beat the Boston Red Sox 4-3 on Saturday in Sarasota, Fla....

Former MLB outfielder looking to qualify for Olympic cycling team
Former MLB outfielder Carlos Gomez hit for the cycle twice in his MLB days. Now, he’s trying to make a second career out of it. ...

Jerry Reinsdorf is a villain; MLB's new unis are ugly; Rendon doesn't like baseball
Another day, another billionaire casually asking the taxpayers of his city for a billion dollars so he can get even more money than he already has. ...

Spring training roundup: Cubs pound White Sox
Christopher Morel hit a two-run homer during a six-run first inning, Joe Hudson collected five RBIs and the host Chicago Cubs defeated the Chicago White Sox 8-1 in a spring training opener Friday in Mesa, Ariz....

Dodgers open spring training with 14-1 rout of Padres
Kevin Padlo hit a two-run homer to cap off an eight-run first inning as the Los Angeles Dodgers demolished the San Diego Padres 14-1 in the first game of MLB spring training on Thursday in Peoria, Ariz....

Tigers sign INF Gio Urshela to one-year deal
The Detroit Tigers signed free agent infielder Gio Urshela to a one-year, $1.5 million contract on Thursday....

Mets RHP Kodai Senga (shoulder) likely to start season on IL
New York Mets ace right-hander Kodai Senga has been diagnosed with a moderate posterior capsule strain in his pitching shoulder and likely is headed to the injured list to start the season....

We need to talk about MLB's ugly new uniforms
By now, you’ve probably seen the pics of MLB players posing in jerseys and pants that look like little more than toilet paper draped to fit a human form. The uniforms are designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics, who appear to be doing a really great job of cornering the market on sports mercha...

Reports: Pirates, RHP Mitch Keller agree to 5-year, $77M extension
Right-hander Mitch Keller agreed to a five-year, $77 million contract extension, according to multiple reports on Thursday....

Reports: Marlins, SS Tim Anderson agree to one-year deal
Free agent shortstop Tim Anderson agreed to a one-year, $5 million deal with the Miami Marlins, according to multiple reports on Thursday....

Mets RHP Kodai Senga examined for arm fatigue
New York Mets right-hander and No. 1 starter Kodai Senga missed Wednesday's workouts and is being examined by trainers for arm fatigue....

Eric Hosmer retires, announces launch of MoonBall Media
Eric Hosmer officially ended his 13-season MLB career on Wednesday and announced the launch of his new media company, MoonBall Media....

Billionaire octogenarian apparently not embarrased to ask for $1B in taxpayer money
Another day, another billionaire casually asking the taxpayers of his city for a billion dollars so he can get even more money than he already has. ...

Elly De La Cruz's foul ball accidentally smashes car window of pitcher throwing to him
Hunter Greene may have to pay for the damages to the rear driver’s side window of his Maybach SUV — not the guy who caused it....

Report: INF Amed Rosario, Rays agree on 1-year deal
Infielder Amed Rosario is joining the Tampa Bay Rays on a one-year, $1.5 million contract, ESPN reported Tuesday....

So what if baseball is just a job for Anthony Rendon?
With the NFL season in the rearview mirror, baseball is back. Spring Training is underway, and baseball reporters everywhere are desperate for something to write about....

Reports: LHP Hyun Jin Ryu to become Korea's highest-paid player
Free agent left-hander Hyun Jin Ryu is expected to return to his native Korea, where the Hanwha Eagles will make him the highest-paid player in the KBO League, per reports in Korean media Tuesday....

Washington Nationals no longer up for sale
Washington Nationals principal owner Mark Lerner said on Monday that the team is no longer for sale. ...

Nationals owner says team no longer for sale
As spring training begins, the Washington Nationals are off the auction block....

OF Canaan Smith-Njigba returns to Pirates
The Pittsburgh Pirates claimed outfielder Canaan Smith-Njigba off waivers from the Seattle Mariners on Monday....