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Yanks pitcher Severino has lat strain, likely to start on IL
The New York Yankees could be opening the season without three-fifths of their projected starting rotation. Right-hander Luis Severino has a low-grade lat...
Ohtani returns to Angels camp, fans 8 in minor league game
TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — It was back to business as usual for Shohei Ohtani on Friday. The two-way star returned to Los Angeles Angels camp after his MVP...
Cardinals sign pitcher Miles Mikolas to $55.75M, 3-year deal
ST. LOUIS (AP) — Miles Mikolas is sticking with the St. Louis Cardinals. The right-hander signed a $55.75 million, three-year contract on Friday that will...
Nola vs. deGrom, Ohtani highlight MLB's opening-day matchups
The Texas Rangers aren't wasting any time in seeing what they have in Jacob deGrom. The ace right-hander, who signed a five-year, $185 million contract with the...
NL West Preview: Padres eager to take title from Dodgers
The San Diego Padres sure don't feel like little brother anymore to the mighty Los Angeles Dodgers. Buoyed by a stunning victory against the 111-win Dodgers in...
NL Central Preview: Cards seek repeat without Pujols, Molina
Two familiar faces from St. Louis’ run to the NL Central title last season aren’t around anymore as the Cardinals attempt to become the division’s first...
NL East Preview: Braves, Phillies, Mets to duke it out again
ATLANTA (AP) — The National League East made a strong argument as the majors' toughest division in 2022 and lines up as perhaps even better this season. The...
AL West Preview: Can Ohtani, Angels unseat the Astros?
Once Shohei Ohtani struck out Mike Trout for an epic finish to the World Baseball Classic, the former AL MVPs quickly returned to being teammates again for what...
AL Central Preview: Guards try defending lackluster division
Guardians ace Shane Bieber was musing about Cleveland manager Terry Francona's importance to the club earlier this spring when he made a somewhat surprising...
AL East Preview: Judge, Yankees lead MLB's deepest division
From 1998-2003, the five AL East teams finished in the exact same order every season. Back then, the New York Yankees were dominant, the Boston Red Sox were...
Toronto Blue Jays star right-hander Alek Manoah named opening-day starter
DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Toronto Blue Jays have named ace right-hander Alek Manoah as their opening-day starting pitcher for the upcoming Major League Baseball...
National League West Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ LOS ANGELES DODGERS 2022: 111-51, first place, lost to San Diego in Division...
National League East Preview Capsules
Capsules of National League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ ATLANTA BRAVES 2022: 101-61, first place, lost to Philadelphia in Division...
American League East Preview Capsules
Capsules of American League East teams, listed in order of finish last year: ___ NEW YORK YANKEES 2022: 99-63, first place, lost to Houston in AL Championship...
Trevor Bauer, shunned by MLB, introduced by Japanese team
YOKOHAMA, Japan (AP) — The Trevor Bauer era in Japan began Friday at an introductory news conference, where he pulled a blue and white Yokohama DeNA BayStars...
Now 40, Verlander still looks strong this spring for Mets
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — It's a fair assumption that Father Time will catch up with Justin Verlander one of these days. The three-time AL Cy Young Award...
Kikuchi turns in another strong spring start as Jays blank Twins 3-0
FORT MYERS, Fla. — Toronto starter Yusei Kikuchi turned in another impressive spring training start as the Blue Jays downed the Minnesota Twins 3-0 on...
Adam Wainwright headed to injured list with groin injury
Adam Wainwright was in line for his seventh opening day start. Instead, the veteran St. Louis Cardinals right-hander will begin what’s slated to be his final...
Phils' Hoskins tears knee, expected to miss significant time
CLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies first baseman Rhys Hoskins needs surgery for a torn ACL after injuring his left knee Thursday fielding a...
Hoskins' knee torn; Wainwright, Iglesias out as openers near
A trio of NL pennant hopefuls are suddenly dealing with injuries to some pretty important players. The Philadelphia Phillies lost slugging first baseman Rhys...