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• • On familiar turf, Red Sox's Sale earns first win
  After a horrendous start to the season by his standards, Red Sox ace Chris Sale looked like his old self Friday night in a 6-1 win over the White Sox. It was Sale's first win of the year as he struck ...
  Chris Sale
• • Giants erase 8-run deficit, beat Reds in 11 innings
  Down eight runs to the host Reds after three innings, the Giants hit three home runs off the NL's top bullpen, including Evan Longoria's game winner, for a 12-11 win in 11 innings on Friday....
• • Giants overcome 8-run deficit, beat Reds in 11 innings
• • 5 Players Impressing After Being Traded Out Of DFA Limbo
  Most fans don’t get too excited when their favorite teams picks up a player who’d been recently designated for assignment by another organization. There’s the occasional C.J. Cron-st...
• • Nats' Hellickson wanted to face Harper: 'I should've stayed out there'
• • brewers 3, Mets 1: Ryan Braun Blast Beats the Mets
  Braun hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and Brandon Woodruff pitched five solid innings for the Milwaukee Brewers....
• • Mets Release Travis d’Arnaud
  The Mets have released catcher Travis d’Arnaud, according to the MLB.com transactions page. He had been designated for assignment recently. This goes down as one of the stranger transactional ap...
• • Yanks' Paxton (knee) leaves start, MRI scheduled
  Yankees left-hander James Paxton will undergo an MRI on Saturday....
  James Paxton
• • Report: Mets' Smith feels blindsided and angry after demotion
• • Ailing Yankees to activate Andujar on Saturday
  Third baseman Miguel Andujar is set to come off the injured list on Saturday, and the Yankees hope infielder DJ LeMahieu will return to the lineup that day as well....

• • Giants overcome 8-run deficit, beat Reds in 11 innings
• • Nats' Hellickson wanted to face Harper: 'I should've stayed out there'
• • Report: Mets' Smith feels blindsided and angry after demotion
• • Yankees' Paxton undergoing MRI after exiting game with sore left knee
• • Braves' Gausman ejected for throwing behind Marlins' Urena
• • Marlins' Jeter thinks 'everyone knows we’re better than this'
• • Cubs' Hendricks dominates Cardinals with 81-pitch shutout
• • Yankees' Andujar expects to return from IL on Saturday
• • Kluber won't need surgery on fractured arm, will be reexamined in 3-4 weeks
• • MLB podcast: April roundup / Is CC headed to Cooperstown?

• • Mize lights up mound during first spring BP
  Even if nobody expects to see top Draft pick Casey Mize pitching in Detroit anytime soon, and even if pitchers are normally ahead of hitters at this point in camp, many people simply wanted to see how...
• • The Tigers' Spring Training battle to watch
  The next five weeks will see lots of shuffling on Major League rosters. Here are the most intriguing positional battles on each of the 30 MLB clubs....
  Spring Training
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
  On this opening week of Spring Training, all 30 Major League teams have one thing in common: optimism. Here's an optimism cheat sheet for each of them....
• • Beckham dons new Detroit attire
  When the Tigers owned the American League Central in the first half of this decade, Gordon Beckham tried to spoil their dreams. With 10 career home runs against Detroit, he was a nemesis....
  American League Central
• • Castellanos staying cool during trade rumors
  Sunday marked Nicholas Castellanos' first comments on his trade situation since the end of last season. He was clearly on the trade market then, just as he is now amidst the Tigers' ongoing rebuild....
• • Candelario antsy for game action at camp
  The trail of red clay led from the batting cages across the street down the sidewalk to the clubhouse doors. It continued inside down the hallway, little clumps every few feet until it stopped near Je...
• • Tech improving Tigers' camp experience
  This is the new reality of Spring Training. While coaches still spend hours with players every day, trying for that swing or delivery that feels just right, they now have data to complement it -- or f...
  Spring Training
• • Jimenez recharged coming off All-Star year
  As fastball after fastball popped into the catcher's mitt during a bullpen session Friday morning, it was hard to tell Joe Jimenez had taken a break. Now, it's up to the Tigers to help keep his arm st...
• • Sources: Tigers win arb case with Fulmer
  The Tigers' first salary-arbitration hearing in 18 years ended with the same result as their last one. An arbitration panel sided with the club in its hearing with right-handed starter Michael Fulmer,...
• • Prospects who should vie for a roster spot
  The 30 prospects below all are getting very long looks this spring with an eye toward breaking camp with the parent club. Even if they start the year in the Minors, they all should get the chance to c...

• • 5 Players Impressing After Being Traded Out Of DFA Limbo
• • Mets Release Travis d’Arnaud
• • James Paxton Pulled From Start With Knee Soreness
  Yankees southpaw James Paxton was pulled from his start tonight after just three innings. The club has announced that he’s dealing with left knee soreness. More will be known after an MRI tomorr...
• • Padres Select Alex Dickerson
  The Padres announced today that they have selected the contract of Alex Dickerson. He’ll take the active roster spot of righty Luis Perdomo, who was optioned. A 40-man opening was created by mov...
• • Blue Jays Select Derek Law, Designate Alen Hanson
  The Blue Jays have selected the contract of right-hander Derek Law, per a club announcement. He’ll take the roster spot of utilityman Alen Hanson, who was designated for assignment. More to come...
• • Mets Select Adeiny Hechavarria, Option Dominic Smith
  4:35pm: Hechavarria recently triggered an opt-out clause in his deal, per Ken Davidoff of the New York Post (via Twitter), thus forcing the Mets to decide between bringing him onto the MLB roster and ...
• • Rockies Activate Chris Iannetta, Designate Drew Butera
  The Rockies have designated catcher Drew Butera for assignment, per MLB.com’s Thomas Harding (Twitter link). His place on the active roster will be taken by Chris Iannetta, who has been activate...
• • Miguel Andujar Expects To Be Activated Tomorrow
  Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar tells reporters including MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch (Twitter link) that he expects to be activated for tomorrow’s game. It’s not exactly a surprise at...
• • Giants To Select Mike Gerber, Designate Gerardo Parra
  The Giants are planning a bit of a shake-up in the outfield. They’ll select the contract of Mike Gerber, per Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area (Twitter link). To create a roster opening, the ...
• • Minor MLB Transactions: 5/3/19
  We’ll track Friday’s minor moves from around the league here… The Angels announced that right-hander John Curtiss cleared waivers and was assigned outright to Triple-A following his ...

• • Reyes faces live hitters for first time since May
  While a crowd gathered around Field 2 to watch Adam Wainwright face Yadier Molina, Matt Carpenter and Paul Goldschmidt in his first session of live batting practice on Tuesday, Alex Reyes, mostly inco...
  Adam Wainwright
• • The Cards' Spring Training battle to watch
  Spring Training
• • Cards ready to see what Goldschmidt brings
  It may be a new team and a new year, but that's really all that's changed for Paul Goldschmidt....
  Paul Goldschmidt
• • Shildt excited for first Spring Training at the helm
  Though this was his first day of his first Spring Training as manger of the Cardinals, Mike Shildt said he views it more as a continuous process from the 2018 season rather than a new beginning....
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
• • Leone ready to make second first impression
  One year after coming into his first Cardinals camp as a dark horse candidate only to leave it as the team's closer, Dominic Leone returned to Jupiter ready for a second first impression....
• • Around the horn: Closer duties may be split
  This is the final piece of a six-part Around the Horn series in which MLB.com is taking a position-by-position look at the Cardinals' projected starters and backup options heading into the 2019 season...
• • With infield shakeup, Gyorko faces uncertain fit
  With the corner infield spots set and Paul DeJong and Kolten Wong returning to cover the club up the middle, Jedd Gyorko once again profiles as the team's primary utility infielder. His work at all fo...
  Kolten Wong
• • Prospect Cabrera could make splash for Cards
  Acquired by the Cardinals to help supplement their left-handed pitching depth, Genesis Cabrera, with a dazzling first impression, has quickly put himself on the radar as someone who could help the Maj...
• • WATCH: Wainwright, Miller put in spring reps
  MLB.com's beat reporters have you covered with the action from every team's training camp. Keep track of the latest highlights of Spring Training right here....
  Spring Training

• • Versatility can only help Hech's roster chances
  About a week before Adeiny Hechavarria signed with the Mets, he met with general manager Brodie Van Wagenen, assistant GM Allard Baird and manager Mickey Callaway near his Miami home. Over dinner, the...
  Adeiny Hechavarria
• • Here are the Mets' 2019 Top 30 Prospects
  While there are 24 homegrown players on the new Mets Top 30 list, it's only fair to wonder how different the list could look a year from now as the front office continues to address its short-term nee...
• • The Mets' Spring Training battle to watch
  Spring Training
• • No more doubts: Wheeler confident in ability
  Over his last 11 starts of the 2018 season, Zack Wheeler went 9-1 with a 1.68 ERA, challenging Jacob deGrom as the game's best pitcher over that stretch. He not only proved that he could be an effecti...
  Zack Wheeler
• • Herrera happy to be back with the Mets
  After two and a half years in the Reds organization, Dilson Herrera became a free agent this winter and signed back with the Mets, where he offers the club depth at four different positions. A natural...
  Dilson Herrera
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
• • Dowdy hopes velo uptick yields strong 2019
  Now in Port St. Lucie, Kyle Dowdy has a built-in advantage to make the Mets' crowded bullpen: If he doesn't, the team must offer him back to his old organization, the Indians, for $50,000. The Mets al...
• • 'I feel like I'm 25': Cano joins Mets at camp
  The list of position players productive at age 36 is small. At 37, even smaller. Beyond that, infinitesimal. So it was worth noting that shortly after Robinson Cano showed up to the Mets' complex in P...
  Robinson Cano
• • Tebow makes it clear: 'I'm all in on baseball'
  Those who once dismissed Tim Tebow's transition from NFL quarterback to professional baseball player are officially on notice. Tebow is an outfielder first these days, the evidence plain to see in his...
• • WATCH: Tebow arrives, Alonso talks roster shot
  Spring Training

• • Dodgers legend Don Newcombe dies at 92
  Don Newcombe, one of the greatest pitchers in Dodgers history and one of the franchise's final links to Brooklyn and the days of Jackie Robinson and Roy Campanella, died Tuesday after a lengthy illnes...
• • Verdugo on track for significant playing time
• • The Dodgers' Spring Training battle to watch
  Spring Training
• • Kershaw impressive throwing first live BP
  Clayton Kershaw on Monday was the first Dodger to throw live batting practice this spring, with opposing batters Russell Martin and Josh Thole issuing rave reviews while Kershaw was typically underwhe...
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
• • Buehler resumes throwing, may have 'pen soon
  Dodgers pitcher Walker Buehler resumed playing catch on Sunday, and manager Dave Roberts said his first bullpen session could be on Wednesday....
• • Back to pitching, Allie eager to show off arm
  Every player chases a dream, the chase tougher for some. Stetson Allie, 27, is in his third incarnation, a pitcher-turned-outfielder-turned pitcher in Dodgers camp as a non-roster invitee with a 101 m...
• • 'Special time' for Dodgers' catching depth
  When it comes to prospects, the Dodgers are deeper behind the plate than they've been in decades....
• • Prospects who should vie for a roster spot
• • Dodgers not rushing Urias' road to recovery
  The first round of bullpen sessions concluded for the Dodgers on Thursday, and the early leader for maximum buzz was Julio Urias. The left-hander was dazzling in his session, but at this point he has ...
  Julio Urias

• • Dominican showcase helping prospects along
  The gap that separates the pros from the amateurs this week at the Mets' academy is about 10 yards wide. It's lined with 15-foot palm trees and manicured hedges with an orange sidewalk running through...
• • The defining stories, players of the decade
  Every baseball decade has its own flavor, a way to establish it as a clearly delineated period of time, an era with its own distinct personality. We had the rough-and-tumble 1970s, with its off-field ...
• • Crew brass 'making a statement' with overhauls
  Brewers principal owner Mark Attanasio missed last week's ribbon-cutting at American Family Fields of Phoenix because of an illness, so Tuesday afforded his first look at what $65 million and 500,000 ...
• • How Manny's mega-deal impacts Bryce, others
  Bryce Harper's future remains the primary topic around the game, but there are some other high-profile free agents still looking for deals. With Manny Machado off the board, the uncertainty surroundin...
• • Bauer addresses controversial tell-all story
  All publicity is good publicity, according to Trevor Bauer....
  Trevor Bauer
• • Giants in no hurry to look for Bochy's successor
  Giants president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi knows he will eventually have to start compiling a list of potential candidates to succeed Bruce Bochy as manager, but the upcoming search isn't cu...
  Farhan Zaidi
• • Tomas getting work in at first base
  As the D-backs went through fielding drills Tuesday, Yasmany Tomas spent his time at first base rather than in the outfield....
  Yasmany Tomas
• • Seager slimmer, eager for fresh start in '19
  While general manager Jerry Dipoto went about his Mariners makeover this offseason, Kyle Seager underwent a personal transformation of his own back home in North Carolina....
  Jerry Dipoto
• • Estrada optimistic for bounce-back year
  Health isn't the only reason to believe in a bounce-back season for Marco Estrada. Playing within the confines of the pitcher-friendly Coliseum is a big plus for him as well....
  Marco Estrada
• • Smith embracing challenge of critical season
  The flocks follow Peter Alonso everywhere he goes, snapping pictures, pining for sound bites, wondering whether he will make the team. Far more anonymous in the early days of camp has been Dominic Smi...

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  Canó, Ramos and Díaz Reflect On Their Cultural Influences In Baseball
  As part of Hispanic Heritage Month, Robinson Canó, Wilson Ramos and Edwin Díaz reflect on what the game of baseball means to their cultures. Check out ......
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  Major League Baseball 2K12 gameplay for the Nintendo Wii. Played on the original console and recorded with Elgato Game Capture HD. ? Wii playlists: All my ......
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• • Sources: Jason Varitek interviewed for Seattle Mariners' managerial job
• • Ryno, Sarge and Doctor K: A look back at Mets-Cubs in '84
• • Tigers' Norris says he kept pitching with cancerous growth
  Daniel Norris
• • LEADING OFF: Mets-Cubs at Wrigley in NLCS; KC-Jays in ALCS
• • Cueto struggles, Royals fall short in 11-8 loss to Blue Jays
  Blue Jays
• • Red Sox' success vs. Blue Jays in September shouldn't be overlooked
  Toronto Blue Jays
• • Mystery of Cueto deepens
  Rogers Centre
• • Johnny Cueto not looking like Red Sox' would-be ace
  Rogers Centre
• • The Latest: Tulo ejected, Jays hit 3 HRs and build big lead
  League Championship Series
• • Red Sox will consider Johnny Cueto, but mystery remains after ALCS performance
  Rogers Centre

• • Bogaerts, Betts weigh in on Machado's deal
  As the Red Sox were finishing out their Spring Training workout on Tuesday, the news started to circulate that Manny Machado had reached agreement on a 10-year, $300 million contract with the Padres....
  Spring Training
• • Pedro, Sale wowed by E-Rod's BP outing
  Eduardo Rodriguez threw a pitch in the bullpen on Tuesday morning that was so on point, it prompted ace Chris Sale to laugh...
  Eduardo Rodriguez
• • The Sox's Spring Training battle to watch
  Spring Training
• • Instead of turning page, Red Sox rolling along
  As the Red Sox had a ceremonial start of sorts to their World Series title defense with Monday's first full-squad workout, there were no doors closing or pages turned. The way manager Alex Cora looks ...
• • Werner: Kimbrel 'extremely unlikely' to rejoin Sox
  The Red Sox still haven't named a closer. Craig Kimbrel still hasn't found a home on the free-agent market. However, Red Sox chairman Tom Werner suggests not to read too much into those two independen...
  Craig Kimbrel
• • Here are the Red Sox's 2019 Top 30 Prospects
  Though the Red Sox have been in win-now mode at the big league level, they have begun to replenish their Minor League talent via the Draft and the international mark....
  Minor League
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
• • Celtics coach Stevens visits Cora, Red Sox
  As Red Sox manager Alex Cora got ready to do his daily press briefing after Sunday's workout, he saw from a distance that the media was preoccupied with another prominent Boston coach....
• • Wright to be full-time reliever for Red Sox in '19
  You no longer need to call knuckleballer Steven Wright a swingman. Red Sox manager Alex Cora envisions a defined role for the veteran righty in 2019, and it will consist of him flummoxing hitters in t...
  Alex Cora
• • Pending free agent Bogaerts open to extension
  Xander Bogaerts has been under the employ of the franchise since Aug. 23, 2009, when he signed as an international free agent out of Aruba at the age of 16. He went from a boy to a man with the Red So...

• • Markakis enjoys reaping rewards of dedication
  Braves manager Brian Snitker joked that he could almost detect a smile as he shared a phone conversation with Nick Markakis after the stoic outfielder re-signed with the club in January. Snitker and o...
  Brian Snitker
• • Newcomb's value depends highly on '19 growth
  Sean Newcomb entered last June as an All-Star candidate and exited the regular season wondering if he had done enough to earn a spot on Atlanta's postseason roster. The inconsistent nature of his firs...
  Sean Newcomb
• • The Braves' Spring Training battle to watch
  Spring Training
• • Inciarte's key to success in 2019? Consistency
  It could be argued that Ender Inciarte stands as the X-factor in regard to the Braves' bid to defend last year's National League East crown and experience a successful postseason....
  Ender Inciarte
• • After grief and injury, Gohara sets the bar high
  Having seen what Luiz Gohara had done upon his introduction to the big leagues the previous September, Freddie Freeman told Alex Anthopoulos the big left-hander might immediately became an All-Star. I...
  Freddie Freeman
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
• • Minter wants to be Braves' high-leverage option
  As Braves manager Brian Snitker evaluates who might serve as his closer, A.J. Minter has made it clear he wants to be the guy who is consistently called upon to handle high-leverage threats that devel...
  Brian Snitker
• • McCann excited to rejoin hometown Braves
  Brian McCann still laughs about what transpired as he learned the Braves were calling him up to the Majors during the 2005 season. He remembers being summoned to Brian Snitker's room, where he found t...
• • Folty Flash Sale: 26 percent off tickets
  Spring Training has arrived, as Braves pitchers and catchers returned to Florida in this annual rite of spring. Green grass, blue skies and baseball are on the horizon, so celebrate with an amazing de...
• • Braves open camp with eyes on the prize
  As the Braves open camp, they'll provide a glimpse of how much they have progressed since claiming an unexpected division crown last year. Freddie Freeman, Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies will once ...
  Ozzie Albies

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• • On familiar turf, Red Sox's Sale earns first win
  Chris Sale
• • Giants erase 8-run deficit, beat Reds in 11 innings
• • Yanks' Paxton (knee) leaves start, MRI scheduled
  James Paxton
• • Ailing Yankees to activate Andujar on Saturday
• • Braves' Gausman tossed for pitch to RHP Urena
  Braves right-hander Kevin Gausman was ejected in the second inning Friday for throwing a pitch behind Marlins pitcher Jose Urena, who was involved in a melee between the teams last season....
• • Braves' Gausman tossed for pitch behind Urena
  Braves right-hander Kevin Gausman was ejected in the second inning Friday for throwing a pitch behind Marlins pitcher Jose Urena, who was involved in a melee between the teams last season....
• • Cubs' Hendricks throws shortest shutout since '12
  Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks unspooled an 81-pitch four-hitter to beat the NL Central-leading Cardinals 4-0 on Friday for the fewest pitches in a shutout in the majors since 2012....
  Kyle Hendricks
• • Cubs' Hendricks needs only 81 pitches in shutout
  Cubs pitcher Kyle Hendricks unspooled an 81-pitch four-hitter to beat the NL Central-leading Cardinals 4-0 on Friday for the fewest pitches in a shutout in the majors since 2012....
  Kyle Hendricks
• • Jeter unhappy with Marlins' play, attendance woes
  With the Marlins' 9-21 record the worst in baseball entering Friday's games, CEO Derek Jeter said he's unhappy with the team's play, its lack of fans in the stands and its overall business strategy....
  Derek Jeter
• • Reds bring up top prospect Senzel for debut
  Center fielder Nick Senzel, the Reds' top prospect who was the second overall pick in the 2016 amateur draft, will make his major league debut against the Giants on Friday....

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• • brewers 3, Mets 1: Ryan Braun Blast Beats the Mets
• • Book Excerpt: A Yankees Courtship: How George Steinbrenner Tried to Win Back Buck Showalter
  The Yankees owner fired Showalter in 1995 and hired Joe Torre as manager. Then angry fans weighed in, and Steinbrenner ended up in the Showalters’ living room trying to reverse everything....
• • On Baseball: No Win, but Mets Get What They Hoped For: Vintage DeGrom
  “When he’s executing his pitches like that,” catcher Tomas Nido said, “I can’t even imagine how hard it is to be in the batter’s box.”...
• • Reds 1, Mets 0: Jacob deGrom Returns to 2018 Form. So Does the Mets’ Offense.
  After three straight losses, deGrom looked like himself throwing seven shutout innings. The Mets lost when Edwin Diaz allowed a solo homer in the top of the ninth inning....
  Edwin Diaz
• • Diamondbacks 3, Yankees 2: Against Quality Competition, the Yankees Just Can’t Win
  The injury-depleted team is 17-8 against teams with losing records; after Wednesday’s loss to Arizona they are 0-5 against teams above .500....
• • Aaron Judge Is Everywhere for the Yankees, Except on the Field
  The Yankees’ slugger decided to stay with the team on its West Coast road trip even while rehabilitating his team, underscoring his status as a club leader....
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• • Yankees 11, Giants 5: The Yankees’ Season of Injuries Continues to Find New Victims
  D.J. LeMahieu and Gio Urshela were forced to leave the game on Sunday, but the Yankees won anyway. It matched a season-long theme....
• • Mets 5, Brewers 2: Mets Bid Travis d’Arnaud Adieu, Then Beat Brewers
  D’Arnaud had struggled since returning to the majors less than a year since undergoing Tommy John surgery. The Mets’ win wasn’t without worry: Robinson Cano was hit by a pitch on his hand....
  Tommy John
• • Best Bullpen Ever? After a Month, the Yankees Aren’t Even Close
  Inconsistency and injuries have taken a toll on the Yankees’ vaunted relief staff. The good news is that the starting rotation has held its own....
• • Extra Bases: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Quandary of Promoting Young Stars
  Is it worth starting the season with star prospects despite losing a year of club control over them? The Mets and the Padres decided it was....

• • 2019 Kentucky Derby: Omaha Beach, morning line favorite, scratched from race with breathing issue
  There has been a huge change to the Kentucky Derby just three days out from post time...
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• • NBA Playoffs: Nuggets' Torrey Craig suffers nasal contusion in Game 2 vs. Blazers, returns wearing protective mask
  Craig took a vicious elbow from Portland's Zach Collins...
• • Kentucky Derby odds, picks 2019: Maximum Security, Roadster, Improbable predictions from horse racing insider
  Jody Demling just entered his 2019 Kentucky Derby picks for every horse...
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• • NBA Playoffs 2019: Trail Blazers vs. Nuggets Game 1 score, takeaways: Nikola Jokic leads Denver to Game 1 win
  The Nuggets defended their home floor to start the Western Conference semis...
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• • 2019 NFL Draft: Grades and analysis for every first-round pick
  Pete Prisco grades the first 32 picks of the 2019 NFL Draft...
• • 2019 NFL Draft: Grades and analysis for every second-round pick
  Pete Prisco grades Round 2 of the 2019 NFL Draft...
• • 2019 NFL Draft: Grades and analysis for every third-round pick
  Pete Prisco grades Round 3 of the 2019 NFL Draft...
• • 2019 NFL Draft: Grades and analysis for every fourth-round pick
  Chris Trapasso grades Round 4 of the 2019 NFL Draft...
• • 2019 NFL Draft: Grades and analysis for every fifth-round pick
  Chris Trapasso grades Round 5 of the 2019 NFL Draft...
• • 2019 NFL Draft: Grades and analysis for every sixth-round pick
  Chris Trapasso grades Round 6 of the 2019 NFL Draft...

• • Yankees' James Paxton pulled from start with knee soreness
  Yankees southpaw James Paxton was pulled from his start tonight after just three innings. The club has announced that he’s dealing with left knee soreness. More will be known after an MRI tomorrow. Pa...
  James Paxton
• • Yankees' James Paxton to undergo MRI after leaving game with knee soreness
  The New York Yankees provided some clarity on the injury James Paxton is facing. Paxton left his start after three innings on Friday despite not allowing an earned run, surprisingly giving way to Jona...
  York Yankees
• • Watch: Kevin Gausman ejected for throwing at Jose Urena
  In their first matchup against Miami Marlins starting pitcher Jose Urena since he threw at outfielder Ronald Acuña, the Atlanta Braves got their revenge early on Friday. In the bottom of the second in...
  Kevin Gausman
• • Blue Jays select contract of RHP Derek Law, DFA Alen Hanson
  The Blue Jays have selected the contract of right-hander Derek Law, per a club announcement. He’ll take the roster spot of utilityman Alen Hanson, who was designated for assignment. Both of these play...
  Blue Jays
• • Mets select Adeiny Hechavarria, option Dominic Smith
  The Mets announced they have selected the contract of veteran infielder Adeiny Hechavarria. He’ll take the active roster spot of first baseman Dominic Smith, who was optioned back to Triple-A. The 30-...
  Adeiny Hechavarria
• • Rockies activate Chris Iannetta, designate Drew Butera
  The Rockies have designated catcher Drew Butera for assignment, per MLB.com’s Thomas Harding. His place on the active roster will be taken by Chris Iannetta, who has been activated from the injured li...
• • Miguel Andujar expects to be activated Saturday
  Yankees third baseman Miguel Andujar tells reporters including MLB.com’s Bryan Hoch (Twitter link) that he expects to be activated for tomorrow’s game. It’s not exactly a surprise at this point, but i...
• • Watch: Cardinals pitcher Jack Flaherty with rare stolen base
  St. Louis Cardinals starting pitcher Jack Flaherty didn’t have a great initial go at it from the mound Friday afternoon against the Chicago Cubs. He yielded a three-run blast to the red-hot Anthony Ri...
  Jack Flaherty
• • Corey Kluber placed on IL, will be re-examined in three to four weeks
  A season marred with injuries and slow starts is now getting worse for the Cleveland Indians. Starting pitcher Corey Kluber will miss the next month before being re-evaluated after suffering a non-dis...
  Corey Kluber
• • Corey Kluber expected to miss at least a month with fractured arm
  The Cleveland Indians placed Corey Kluber on the 10-day injured list on Friday, and the right-hander is expected to miss at least a month while he recovers from the fractured elbow he suffered this we...
  Corey Kluber

• • Judge learning 'a couple of secrets' via Stanton
  Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton combined to mash 57 home runs in their first year as teammates, and the Yankees' power-hitting duo is continuing to enjoy a relationship that extends past each of the...
• • Lifting off: Healthy Judge puts foes on notice
  Aaron Judge's megawatt smile was on display at George M. Steinbrenner Field on Tuesday afternoon, accompanied by glimpses of his light-tower power. Any discomfort in his right wrist has long been exti...
• • Yankees content to move on without Machado
  On Dec. 19, the Yankees entertained Manny Machado for 90 minutes at Yankee Stadium, then continued to discuss a potential future together over dinner on the Upper East Side of Manhattan. It was to be ...
• • The Yankees' Spring Training battle to watch
  Spring Training
• • Stanton stands to benefit from AL comfortability
  Asked for the biggest takeaway of his first season in Yankees pinstripes, Giancarlo Stanton offered a not-so-veiled swipe at his former employer, noting how his new expectation is to keep the Yankee S...
  Giancarlo Stanton
• • Here are the Yankees' 2019 Top 30 Prospects
  While the Yankees' farm system isn't as overflowing with big league-ready talent as it has been recently, they do have an impressive stockpile of high-ceiling/high-risk youngsters....
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
• • Boone on Judge: 'He's good to go'
  Watching Aaron Judge pummel batting-practice fastballs at the Yankees' Minor League complex this week, two words came to Aaron Boone's mind: "Plus power."...
• • Sports world congratulates CC on retirement
  Veteran left-hander CC Sabathia formally announced his retirement on Saturday, prompting former teammates and big stars from around the sports world to pipe up with statements of congratulations. Here...
• • Farquhar takes inspiring first step at camp
  His inspirational recovery from a brain hemorrhage complete, Danny Farquhar intends to continue beating the odds this year, aiming to return to a big league mound as a member of the Yankees' bullpen....

• • Humble Bochy to get well-deserved victory lap
  Bruce Bochy announced on Monday that his 25th season as a manager -- his 13th in an absurdly successful run with the Giants -- would be his last. In making the announcement, Bochy is going to give all...
  Bruce Bochy
• • Giants see Bochy as lock for Hall of Fame
  Bruce Bochy isn't sure what his next step will be after he retires from managing the Giants at the end of the season, but it's safe to assume that a trip to Cooperstown is in his near future....
• • The Giants' Spring Training battle to watch
  Spring Training
• • Maybin brings revamped swing to Giants
  Heading into his 13th year in the Majors, Cameron Maybin brings a fresh approach at the plate and a revamped swing as he looks to carve out playing time in the Giants' outfield....
• • Bright side: Reasons for optimism for each team
• • Sandoval eager to do it all for Giants
  Shortly after reporting to Giants camp this week, Pablo Sandoval met with manager Bruce Bochy and reiterated his desire to help the club in whatever way he can....
• • Prospects who should vie for a roster spot
• • Parra's addition provides veteran OF presence
  The Giants have expressed a desire to add multiple veteran outfielders throughout the offseason, and they made their first notable acquisition earlier this week after signing Gerardo Parra to a Minor ...
  Minor League
• • Cueto nearing milestone in Tommy John rehab
  The road back from Tommy John surgery is often long and tedious, but Giants right-hander Johnny Cueto has a notable milestone approaching....
  Tommy John
• • Projected 2019 lineups, rotations for every team
  Spring Training is here, so now is a good time to project what each club's Opening Day lineup and rotation would look like if the season began today. Of course, rosters are still fluid at this point, ...