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Pawol, MLB's 1st woman ump, not among job fills
Tom Hanahan and Brian Walsh were promoted Friday to replace two retiring umps. Jen Pawol, MLB's first woman ump, will work spring training for the third straight year.[read more]

↔️ Free agency tracker: Offseason trades, moves
We've got you covered on all the major MLB hot stove signings and trades.[read more]

MLBPA's Meyer 'passionate' in backing players
New MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer says he is dedicated to "protecting and advancing player rights" ahead of negotiations with the league on a new CBA.[read more]

Pads' Matsui suffers groin injury; WBC status iffy
San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness.[read more]

White Sox's Murakami has 2 hits, 2 RBIs in debut
Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox.[read more]

Alonso blasts first homer with O's in spring debut
Pete Alonso said he was "happy to break the seal" on his stint in Baltimore by homering over the left-center-field fence in his spring training debut Friday.[read more]

Yanks' Cole at 96.9 mph in 1st session vs. hitters
Gerrit Cole reached 96.9 mph in his first session against hitters since the New York Yankees ace had Tommy John elbow surgery last March.[read more]

Twins ace López set for season-ending TJ surgery
Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, expected once the Twins discovered their ace's torn ulnar collateral ligament.[read more]

Orioles' Westburg (elbow) out until at least May
Orioles third baseman Jordan Westburg has a partial ligament tear in his right elbow and will be sidelined at least through April, general manager Mike Elias said.[read more]

Win projections for all 30 MLB teams -- and how the offseason changed expectations
Fans love a big splash but don't always get one. Here's what some non-moves mean for each team's forecast.[read more]