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Source: 2023 Cy Young winner Blake Snell lands 2-year, $62M deal with Giants
Blake Snell has agreed to a 2-year, $62 million deal with the Giants, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming a report by the New York Post. It includes an opt-out after the first season.[read more]

Leaner ... and meaner? Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton looks to climb back from rock-bottom
After an embarrassing 2023, can the slimmed-down slugger recover some of his past greatness?[read more]

Astros' Urquidy (forearm) to open season on IL
Houston Astros right-hander Jose Urquidy will begin the season on the injured list due to a right forearm strain.[read more]

López makes Braves' rotation; Elder to minors
Bryce Elder, who gave up 11 runs and 15 hits in 12 innings during spring training, will start the season in the minors, while Reynoldo López will be the Braves' fifth starter.[read more]

Reds CF Friedl out indefinitely with broken wrist
The Cincinnati Reds have no timeline for the return of center fielder TJ Friedl, who fractured his right wrist while trying to make a diving catch in a game on Saturday.[read more]

White Sox name Crochet Opening Day starter
White Sox left-hander Garrett Crochet has made 72 career appearances, but all have come in relief.[read more]

Bauer says he'll pitch in exhibition game vs. Yanks
Trevor Bauer, 33, the 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner who is attempting to return to Major League Baseball, says he will pitch for the Mexican team Diablos Rojos in their Sunday exhibition game with the New York Yankees.[read more]

Dodgers' Ohtani to start throwing, may play field
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani, who has been ruled out this year as a pitcher following his second elbow surgery, will begin a throwing program and may be able to play in the field this season.[read more]

Twins closer Duran to start season on injured list
The Twins will open their AL Central title defense without closer Jhoan Duran, who has a moderate oblique strain.[read more]

LeMahieu (foot) to miss time, Judge back on Wed.
Yankees 3B DJ LeMahieu will miss an undetermined amount of time due to a bone bruise in his right foot while Aaron Judge is expected to return to the lineup on Wednesday.[read more]