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March 6, 2024

Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr likely ready for Opening Day, despite knee injury concerns: 'I can play today'

The Atlanta Braves described the recent decision to let star outfielder and reigning National League MVP Ronald Acuña Jr. to have his knee examined as a precautionary step.

March 5, 2024

Astros' Justin Verlander to start 2024 season on injured list: 'It’s just a timing issue'

Shoulder inflammation will keep Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander out for the start of the season, with manager Joe Espada confirming that he will be placed on the injured list.

March 5, 2024

Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito may miss 2024 season after tests show damaged elbow: reports

The Boston Red Sox got bad injury news on Tuedsay, as Lucas Giolito, their projected Opening Day starter, could miss the entire 2024 season with a partially torn UCL.

March 5, 2024

Giants' Matt Chapman pushes back on San Francisco criticism: 'I'm comfortable here'

In the offseason, the Giants were described as not being a desirable team to play for because of the issues San Francisco has had with crime and drugs over the last year.

March 4, 2024

Josh Donaldson, 2015 AL MVP, announces retirement from MLB after 13 seasons

2015 American League MVP Josh Donaldson announced he is retiring from baseball after 13 years in MLB, where he played for 7 different teams.

March 4, 2024

UL Washington, Royals great known for playing with toothpick in mouth, dead at 70

U.L. Washington, a former MLB infielder who was known for playing with a toothpick in his mouth, died after a battle with cancer. He was 70.

March 4, 2024

Phillies' Zack Wheeler makes MLB history with 3-year contract extension

The Philadelphia Phillies made it worth Zack Wheeler's while to miss free agency next year, inking him to a three-year contract extension worth $126 million.

March 4, 2024

Ed Ott, who won World Series with Pirates, dead at 72

Ed Ott, a former catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates and California Angels who won a World Series ring in 1979, has died, the Pirates announced Sunday.

March 3, 2024

Nationals prospect released from hospital following nasty fall that led to being stretchered out of game

Daylen Lile, a second-round pick by the Washington Nationals in the 2021 MLB Draft, was released from the hospital Sunday after a nasty spill during a spring training game.

March 3, 2024

Giants' Bob Melvin explains why he requires players to stand on field for national anthem

San Francisco Giants manager Bob Melvin brought a patriotic rule to the clubhouse in spring training this year: Everyone must stand for the national anthem.