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Kansas City Royals release right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile

Kansas City Royals release right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile

Mar 23, 2025 / 4:16 pm

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals have released right-hander Ross Stripling and catcher Luke Maile after they opted out of their contracts. The...

A 14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation

A 14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner has died after falling ill during vacation

Mar 23, 2025 / 3:58 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — The youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, has died after falling ill during a family...

OF Manuel Margot agrees to a $1.3 million, 1-year contract with the Tigers, AP source says

OF Manuel Margot agrees to a $1.3 million, 1-year contract with the Tigers, AP source says

Mar 23, 2025 / 3:26 pm

Manuel Margot and the Detroit Tigers have agreed to a $1.3 million, one-year contract, adding to the team's outfield depth, a person with knowledge of the...

Red Sox release veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino

Red Sox release veteran right-hander Adam Ottavino

Mar 23, 2025 / 3:10 pm

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Right-handed reliever Adam Ottavino has been released by the Boston Red Sox. The team announced the move Sunday, just more than a...

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof to have hand surgery, start season on injured list

Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof to have hand surgery, start season on injured list

Mar 23, 2025 / 2:16 pm

MESA, Ariz. (AP) — Athletics second baseman Zack Gelof is scheduled for surgery on his right hand Monday and will begin the season on the injured list. Gelof...

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves once again on minor league deal

Mar 23, 2025 / 1:46 pm

NORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — Jesse Chavez returned to the Atlanta Braves once again — and got right back to work. The 41-year-old Chavez pitched two innings on...

Clement scores winning run on wild pitch as Blue Jays edge Pirates 2-1

Clement scores winning run on wild pitch as Blue Jays edge Pirates 2-1

Mar 23, 2025 / 1:13 pm

DUNEDIN — Chris Bassitt went a strong 5 2/3 innings while Ernie Clement scored the winning run on a wild pitch as the Toronto Blue Jays nipped the Pittsburgh...

Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson will miss the start of the season because of an intercostal strain

Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson will miss the start of the season because of an intercostal strain

Mar 23, 2025 / 12:48 pm

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will begin the season on the injured list because of a mild right intercostal strain....

Guardians have starting rotation set, but outfield spots are still up for grabs

Guardians have starting rotation set, but outfield spots are still up for grabs

Mar 23, 2025 / 12:21 pm

Stephen Vogt has his pitching rotation sorted for the start of the season. The Cleveland Guardians manager and front office still have other roster issues to...

Rockies trade OF Nolan Jones to the Guardians for INF/OF Tyler Freeman

Rockies trade OF Nolan Jones to the Guardians for INF/OF Tyler Freeman

Mar 22, 2025 / 6:06 pm

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — The Colorado Rockies traded outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for Tyler Freeman on Saturday. The addition of Freeman...

Blue Jays double Twin 2-1 in spring training, Scherzer shines

Blue Jays double Twin 2-1 in spring training, Scherzer shines

Mar 22, 2025 / 3:33 pm

FORT MYERS — The Toronto Blue Jays doubled the Minnesota Twins 2-1 in spring training Saturday with help from a defensive gem by pitcher Max Scherzer. The...

Opening-day starter Tanner Bibee signs $48 million, 5-year contract with Cleveland Guardians

Opening-day starter Tanner Bibee signs $48 million, 5-year contract with Cleveland Guardians

Mar 22, 2025 / 12:50 pm

CLEVELAND (AP) — Right-hander Tanner Bibee has signed a $48 million, five-year contract with the Cleveland Guardians, a deal that includes a team option for...

Royals acquire veteran outfielder Mark Canha from Brewers for player to be named later or cash

Royals acquire veteran outfielder Mark Canha from Brewers for player to be named later or cash

Mar 22, 2025 / 10:03 am

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals confirmed Saturday they have acquired outfielder Mark Canha from the Milwaukee Brewers. The Royals will send a...

Blue Jays outfielder Varsho will open season on injured list after shoulder surgery

Blue Jays outfielder Varsho will open season on injured list after shoulder surgery

Mar 22, 2025 / 9:46 am

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays centre-fielder Daulton Varsho, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, will open the season on the injured list....

Tigers' top prospect Jackson Jobe is expected to be included in the rotation to open the season

Tigers' top prospect Jackson Jobe is expected to be included in the rotation to open the season

Mar 22, 2025 / 9:43 am

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — The Detroit Tigers cleared the path for top prospect Jackson Jobe to open the season in the rotation on Saturday when they optioned...

Blue Jays outfielder Varsho will open season on IL while continuing recovery from shoulder surgery

Blue Jays outfielder Varsho will open season on IL while continuing recovery from shoulder surgery

Mar 22, 2025 / 8:39 am

DUNEDIN, Fla. (AP) — Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, will open the season on the injured list....

Kyle Gibson returns to Baltimore Orioles, agrees to $5.25 million, 1-year contract

Kyle Gibson returns to Baltimore Orioles, agrees to $5.25 million, 1-year contract

Mar 21, 2025 / 6:37 pm

SARASOTA, Fla. (AP) — Right-hander Kyle Gibson returned to the Baltimore Orioles after a one-season absence, agreeing Friday to a $5.25 million, one-year...

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Dodgers-Cubs opener in Tokyo averages more than 25 million viewers in Japan, a record audience

Mar 21, 2025 / 3:37 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Tuesday's first game of the Tokyo Series averaged more than 25 million viewers in Japan according to Major League Baseball, making it the...

Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page

Major League Baseball removes references to 'diversity' from MLB Careers home page

Mar 21, 2025 / 3:09 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball removed references to "diversity” from its MLB Careers home page following an executive order by President Donald...

Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy

Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy

Mar 21, 2025 / 2:36 pm

NEW YORK (AP) — Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was suspended through the All-Star break by Major League Baseball on Friday under its domestic...

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