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Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, but manager Dave Roberts is still hopeful Betts could play against the Cubs at the Tokyo Dome.

Veteran right-hander Zach Eflin will be the Opening Day start for the Orioles in Toronto on March 27.

Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018.

Left-hander Carlos Rodon was tabbed as the New York Yankees' Opening Day starter Friday by manager Aaron Boone.

The Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Daz for the 2026 season and added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an MRI on his pitching elbow revealed no structural damage, according to multiple reports Friday.

The victor in the annual series between the Padres and Mariners will now win the Vedder Cup, a trophy designed by Pearl Jam lead singer Eddie Vedder.

Cincinnati Reds catcher Tyler Stephenson will open the season on the 10-day injured list with an oblique strain.

Braves third baseman Austin Riley left a Grapefruit League game Friday after a pitch hit him in the hand that he broke last season. X-rays were negative, according to multiple reports.

Rafael Devers told reporters Thursday that he's "good to do whatever" the Boston Red Sox want him to do, an indication that he's willing to move away from third base and serve as the team's designated...