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⚾ Top breakout candidates for all 30 MLB teams
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.[read more]
Ohtani jersey from WBC goes for record $1.5M
The jersey two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani wore during the country's 13-0 win over Chinese Taipei in the World Baseball Classic on March 6 sold for $1,500,010 via MLB Auctions on Sunday night -- the most ever paid for a Ohtani jersey at auction.[read more]
Orioles option Kremer to minors ahead of opener
Baltimore's Dean Kremer will open the season in the minors after he led the Orioles in wins, innings and strikeouts last year.[read more]
OF Slater exercises release clause in Tigers deal
After not making the Opening Day roster, outfielder Austin Slater has exercised the release clause in the minor league contract he had signed with the Tigers.[read more]
Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after injury in WBC
Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, will not play in the Cubs' season opener Thursday against Washington.[read more]
Pirates reassign top prospect Griffin to minors
The Pirates highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday.[read more]
Mets to shuffle roster after OF Tauchman injured
Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman will need surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The 35-year-old had been projected to make the Mets' roster after signing a minor league deal last month.[read more]
Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat
Randy Arozarena says he has apologized to Cal Raleigh for the expletive-laced comments directed at his Mariners teammate earlier this month at the WBC.[read more]
Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal
The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.[read more]
Olney: The 7 things I took away from MLB spring training
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.[read more]