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Mike Trout: Manny Machado, Bryce Harper free agencies were ‘red flag’

Mike Trout chose to forego free agency once again by signing a long-term extension with the Los Angels Angels two years before his previous deal expired, and the star outfielder says what happened with Bryce Harper and Manny Machado was part of the …

Angels’ Justin Upton day-to-day with toe sprain

Justin Upton gave the Los Angeles Angels a reason to be concerned after exiting Sunday’s Spring Training game, though he seems to be OK. Upton exited after running into the wall during the Angels’ game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The …

Mike Trout

Mike Trout says staying with Angels was ‘never a question’

There were a lot of rumors about Mike Trout heading home to his native Philadelphia when his contract expired, but that was, apparently, always overblown. At a rally confirming Trout’s 12-year, $430 million deal with the Los Angeles Angels, the …

Report: Indians’ Jose Ramirez appears to avoid broken bone

The Cleveland Indians may have some initial positive news on the injury status of Jose Ramirez. Ramirez was carted off the field after fouling a ball off his leg during Sunday’s Spring Training game. Jose Ramirez injury via NBC Sports Chicago. …

Jose Ramirez

Indians’ Jose Ramirez carted off after fouling ball off leg

The Cleveland Indians are not doing well on the injury front on the eve of the new season. Third baseman Jose Ramirez fouled a ball off his leg during Sunday’s spring training game and went down hard, seemingly unable to get up. He had to be …

Hanley Ramirez

Hanley Ramirez expected to make Indians’ Opening Day roster

Hanley Ramirez was forced to sign a minor-league deal with the Cleveland Indians last month after not receiving enough interest from other teams, but it looks like he will be on the major league roster come Opening Day. Indians manager Terry Francona …

Joe Maddon admits Ian Happ was not happy after surprising demotion

The Chicago Cubs made the decision to send outfielder Ian Happ to the minor leagues on Saturday, a move that surprised even the player himself. Happ, who hit 15 home runs for the Cubs last season, will start the year in AAA, and manager Joe Maddon …

Trevor Bauer disputes notion he is unhappy about not being Opening Day starter

Trevor Bauer once again used his Twitter account to protest something written by Cleveland Indians reporter Paul Hoynes. The Indians announced on Saturday that Corey Kluber would start Opening Day while Bauer would follow him in the rotation. In his …

Jacob deGrom

Jacob deGrom less optimistic about new contract with Mets

New York Mets ace Jacob deGrom had been optimistic about reaching a contract extension with the team before his self-imposed deadline. Now, that seems less likely. On Saturday, deGrom said he was not as optimistic that the two sides could reach a …

Reds’ Nick Senzel not blaming service time for losing outfield job

A day after his agent blamed service time manipulation for him not winning a roster spot, Cincinnati Reds top prospect Nick Senzel is refusing to take the same approach publicly. On Saturday, Senzel simply credited teammate Scott Schebler for nailing …

Craig Kimbrel Red Sox

Report: Braves, Brewers final suitors for Craig Kimbrel

It appears that closer Craig Kimbrel may be inching closer to finding a home for the 2019 season. According to David O’Brien of The Athletic, the Milwaukee Brewers and Atlanta Braves are the main suitors for Kimbrel barring an unexpected late …

Justin Verlander

Report: Astros could re-sign Justin Verlander on short-term deal

There had been some talk that Justin Verlander and the Houston Astros may struggle to agree to terms on a short-term deal, but there may be a better chance of it than previously anticipated. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, it is at least …

Nick Senzel’s agent rips Reds for sending star prospect to minors

Cincinnati Reds prospect Nick Senzel has had an impressive spring and appears to have done enough to earn a spot on the major league roster, but he was among a group of players that the team reassigned to minor league camp on Friday. His agent is …

Agent for top Reds prospect rips team for ‘egregious’ service time manipulation

A top Cincinnati Reds prospect will be starting the season in the minor leagues, and his agent is none too happy about that decision. The Reds opted to send top-ten prospect Nick Senzel down to the minors despite hitting .308 in spring training and …

Rich Hill

Dodgers’ Rich Hill to open season on injured list with knee injury

The Los Angeles Dodgers are pretty banged up heading into the 2019 season, and they have had to go deep into their rotation to name an Opening Day starter because of it. On Friday, the Dodgers announced that Rich Hill will begin the season on the …

Chris Sale

Report: Chris Sale, Red Sox closing in on extension

The Boston Red Sox confirmed earlier this offseason that they have had conversations with Chris Sale about a contract extension, and the team is reportedly close to a new deal with the left-hander. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, Sale and …

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