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Free agent Urias suspended through AS break

Free agent pitcher Julio Urias was suspended through the All-Star break for violating Major League Baseball's joint domestic violence, sexual assault and child abuse policy. ... Continue Reading

Blue Jays' Varsho to open season on injured list

Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho, who is still recovering from shoulder surgery, will open the season on the injured list. ... Continue Reading

O's reinforce rotation, sign Gibson to 1-year deal

The Orioles signed right-hander Kyle Gibson to a one-year contract Friday, the club announced, reuniting with the veteran to reinforce their rotation less than a week from Opening Day. ... Continue Reading

'Diversity' off MLB careers page after exec order

Major League Baseball has taken references to diversity off its careers page as it evaluates programs in light of an executive order. ... Continue Reading

Darvish (elbow) to open season on IL for Padres

Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow. ... Continue Reading

Rockies 2B Estrada (broken wrist) out 4-8 weeks

Thairo Estrada, the Rockies' expected Opening Day starter at second base, broke his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Texas' Kumar Rocker and will be out 4-8 weeks. ... Continue Reading

Sources: 1B Smith opts out of deal with Yankees

First baseman Dominic Smith opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN, deciding to become a free agent after a productive spring with the club. ... Continue Reading

MLB lauds success of Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo Series

Major League Baseball called the Cubs-Dodgers Tokyo Series its most successful standalone international event. ... Continue Reading

Skenes' 1-of-1 rookie card fetches record $1.11M

Pirates pitcher Paul Skenes' 2024 Topps Chrome Update MLB debut patch autograph card sold for a stunning $1.11 million, including buyer's premium. ... Continue Reading

Reds, catcher Trevino reach 3-year extension

The Reds have reached a three-year extension with catcher Jose Trevino through the 2027 season that is worth a reported $15 million. ... Continue Reading

Braves sign OF Verdugo to 1-year, $1.5M deal

The Atlanta Braves signed veteran outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract Thursday and subsequently optioned him to Triple-A so he can get some at-bats, given that he has missed most of spring training. ... Continue Reading

Jays prez, Vladdy remain 'optimistic' about a deal

Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro is optimistic that Vladimir Guerrero Jr. will sign after the season despite no deal having been reached by the slugger's Feb. 17 deadline. ... Continue Reading

Marlins lefty Weathers to open season on IL

Miami Marlins left-hander Ryan Weathers will open the season on the injured list with a forearm strain, dealing an early blow to the team's starting rotation. ... Continue Reading

Will the White Sox lose 120 games again? Could someone else lose more? What to expect from MLB's worst team

As the White Sox look to rebound from an all-time bad season, we debate their 2025 outlook. ... Continue Reading

Fantasy Forecaster for Week 1: March 27-30

Set your lineups for the week ahead in fantasy baseball with our forecaster preview, which features pitcher rankings, hitter ratings, schedule observations and more. ... Continue Reading