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Bichette bags three singles in three innings, Blue Jays beat Red Sox

Bo Bichette had three hits and drove in a run as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Boston Red Sox 7-4 in spring training action Thursday.

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Report: Dodgers nearing long-term extension with manager Roberts

Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are closing in on a long-term extension, sources confirmed to ESPN on Thursday.

Yanks' Gil (back) out at least three months

Luis Gil won't be back in the New York Yankees rotation any time soon. General manager Brian Cashman revealed Thursday a second MRI on his injured back confirmed a high-grade lat strain, meaning that the 26-year-old righty will miss at least three months.

Harper 'open' to outfield return if it helps Phillies

Two-time National League MVP Bryce Harper is "more than open" to returning to the outfield -- where he played his first nine MLB seasons -- if the Philadelphia Phillies can significantly upgrade at first base.

Henderson dealing with intercostal strain, Orioles hopeful SS is ready for opening day

The Baltimore Orioles are "very, very hopeful" that star shortstop Gunnar Henderson (intercostal strain) will be ready for Opening Day.

Baseball Hall of Fame limits future appearances on veterans' committee ballot

The Hall of Fame made some small adjustments to its veterans committee system to limit people with relatively little support from repeatedly remaining on future ballots, a decision that could make it harder to gain entry to Cooperstown for steroids-tainted stars such as Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens.

Rangers expect OF García (oblique strain) to be ready for opening day

The Texas Rangers expect right fielder Adolis García can be ready for opening day after testing on his sore left oblique revealed a mild strain.

Pittsburgh Pirates

One-of-a-kind autographed Skenes card heading to auction

Paul Skenes has been in the major leagues for less than a year. A piece of the Pittsburgh Pirates ace - well, OK, a piece of the jersey that Skenes donned during his first start last May - could be ready to join some elite company.

Toronto Blue Jays

Gausman solid in brief spring debut, but Pirates edge Blue Jays

Toronto right-hander Kevin Gausman had a short but solid spring debut as the Blue Jays fell 7-6 to the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday.

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What A's, Rays moving to minor league ballparks means for MLB

The A's and Rays are cautionary tales of what happens when big, complicated challenges are met with half-measures and inaction -- and reminders to teams with unsettled stadium issues in places like Chicago and Kansas City, Missouri, that the longer they take to reach resolution, the messier these situations get.

Jeff Passan

Baltimore Orioles

Orioles hopeful star SS Henderson ready for season but being cautious with rib strain

Baltimore Orioles star shortstop Gunnar Henderson has a mild right intercoastal strain, manager Brandon Hyde said Wednesday.

New York Mets

Mets topped spending again in 2024; total MLB payouts pass $5.1B

The Mets led the major leagues in spending for the third straight season in 2024 and have totaled $1.36 billion in payroll and luxury tax over four years under owner Steve Cohen, exceeding what the Marlins, Pirates and Rays each have spent on players in the past 21 seasons.

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MLB players, managers on the decline of the first baseman

We spoke to luminaries of the game -- those who have played the position, plus those who managed them -- to find out exactly what has changed and why.

Tim Kurkjian

New York Yankees

Biggest questions facing Yankees heading into season

With Opening Day late this month, the injured Giancarlo Stanton won't be a factor to begin the season. Ultimately, his presence is more important to the Yankees in October than in April. But it's an ominous start. Here are five more questions from Yankees camp:

- Jorge Castillo

Cincinnati Reds

Rose said he believed he'd make Hall of Fame 'after I die'

Baseball great Pete Rose, in what is thought to be his last interview before he died at the age of 83 on Sept. 30, said he believed "that I'll make the Hall of Fame after I die."

Toronto Blue Jays

Could Scherzer have a monster year? Ryan Dempster and the OD guys weigh in

Bryan Hayes, Jeff O’Neill and Jonas Siegel are joined by MLB Network analyst Ryan Dempster who share his take on new Blue Jay Max Scherzer, what he could bring to the team and the leadership role he’s already taking.

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Texas Rangers

Rangers' OF García to undergo MRI after feeling pain in left oblique

Rangers outfielder Adolis García was scratched from the lineup for Tuesday's spring training game against the Athletics and will undergo an MRI on his left oblique, the same one that he injured during their World Series run two years ago.

Toronto Blue Jays

Turner trolls former teammate Scherzer in Phillies-Blue Jays Spring Training game

Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner took an opportunity to get under the skin of former teammate and current Toronto Blue Jays starter Max Scherzer in their Spring Training game on Sunday.

Pittsburgh Pirates

Pirates star Skenes showcases expanded arsenal in first Grapefruit League appearance of spring

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters Saturday while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year.

Toronto Blue Jays

Varsho to make Spring Training debut at DH for Blue Jays

Daulton Varsho will be in the lineup for the Toronto Blue Jays in their split-squad matchup against the Detroit Tigers on Friday, though he won't be in his customary spot in centrefield.

Cleveland Guardians

No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana crushes 443-foot HR

Guardians No. 1 pick Travis Bazzana blasts a three-run home run for his first homer of spring training.

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Boston Red Sox

How Red Sox built MLB's best prospect trio

Inside the batting cages at the Boston Red Sox's spring training complex, where the future of hitting is playing out in real time, the best trio of position prospects in a generation blossomed.

Jeff Passan

Toronto Blue Jays

Why the Blue Jays need to pay Vlad Jr. right now

The Toronto Blue Jays' handling of Vladimir Guerrero Jr. might best be summarized by Roman philosopher Cicero's mantra: More is lost by indecision than wrong decision. Step by step, the Jays have put themselves in a terrible position, with the player holding all of the leverage.

- Buster Olney

Los Angeles Dodgers

Dodgers' deferred payments increase to $1.051 billion with Scott, Hernández deals

The Los Angeles Dodgers owe $1.051 billion in deferred pay to eight players from 2028-46 following Tanner Scott's $72 million, four-year contract and Teoscar Hernández’s $66 million, three-year deal.

Los Angeles Dodgers

Snell pitches scoreless inning in Dodgers spring debut

Two-time Cy Young Award winner Blake Snell pitched a scoreless inning in his spring training debut with the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday.

Toronto Blue Jays

Pitcher Bassitt becomes Blue Jays' bat boy as fantasy football punishment

After going 4-10 in the team's fantasy league, Chris Bassitt's punishment was to serve as Toronto's bat boy Saturday while wearing “4-10” on the back of his jersey, Sportsnet reported. The Blue Jays beat the New York Yankees 6-4.

Colorado Rockies

Rockies' Zac Veen apologizes after emphatic bat flip

Zac Veen hits a no-doubt home run for the Rockies and launches his bat.

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Toronto Blue Jays

Varsho 'progressing quickly,' while Springer could move to LF

Toronto Blue Jays Gold Glove outfielder Daulton Varsho is progressing quickly in his return from off-season shoulder surgery, MLB Network's Keegan Matheson reports.

Cincinnati Reds

Francona wants Reds veterans to ignore ABS test run: 'It just muddies the waters'

Cincinnati Reds manager Terry Francona says he's told players not to use the experimental Automated Ball-Strike System in spring training.

New York Yankees

Yankees change to strict facial hair policy, will allow 'well-groomed beards'

New York Yankees announce change to strict facial hair policy, will allow players to wear 'well-groomed beards.'

New York Yankees

Williams, ex-Yankee stars helped spur new facial-hair rule

For nearly a half-century, the New York Yankees' facial-hair policy kept the visages of some of the world's most famous baseball players whisker-free. Over the past week, with a nudge from a new player and the advice of an All-Star cast, team owner Hal Steinbrenner changed the face of the Yankees. Literally.

- Jeff Passan

Toronto Blue Jays

Jays SS Bichette looks for bounceback year after injury-plagued 2024 season

Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette looks and feels like himself again at spring training after an injury-plagued 2024 season.

Toronto Blue Jays

Guerrero is as good as gone

Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s self-imposed deadline came and went without a contract extension, which means the slugging first baseman will leave Toronto after this season. TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips has more on where the Blue Jays go from here.

- Steve Phillips

MLB Features

Top 50 Blue Jays prospects of 2025

TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell ranks the top 50 prospects in Toronto's farm system and projects when they'll be able to chip in at the big league level.

- Scott Mitchell

Top 20 Canadian MLB Prospects of 2025

TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell ranks the top 20 Canadian prospects across MLB farm systems and provides an ETA for when each could make an impact at the big league level.

- Scott Mitchell

TSN's Top 75 MLB Free Agents of 2024

TSN Blue Jays Reporter Scott Mitchell and TSN Baseball Insider Steve Phillips combine efforts to evaluate and rank the top 75 names available on the MLB free-agent market this winter.

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