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Jason Hammel, who was told that he made the Rangers' roster as a long reliever, has instead opted to retire after discussing it with his family.

Lee Mazzilli, who is serving as a guest hitting instructor at Yankees camp, was released from the hospital on Friday, two days after he was struck in the head by a ball during batting practice.

Indians shortstop Francisco Lindor and second baseman Jason Kipnis will not be ready for Thursday's Opening Day game against the Twins, the team announced.

Reds All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett injured his groin while fielding a grounder Friday against Milwaukee and was helped off the field.

Seattle outfielder Eric Filia, the Mariners' No. 22 prospect, has been suspended 100 games following a third positive drug test. Kansas City pitcher Jon Perrin and Boston pitcher Chase Shugart were suspended 50 games for...

Left-hander Chris Sale said the Red Sox's pursuit of "trying to win every year" is why he decided to skip free agency and sign an extension to stay in Boston.

The Chicago White Sox think Eloy Jimenez is going to be a big-time slugger.

The Miami Marlins made one of their biggest roster moves on the second-to-last day of spring training. In what manager Don Mattingly called "easily our toughest decision," the Marlins announced …

Reds second baseman Scooter Gennett, who hit .310 with 23 homers and 92 RBIs while making his first All-Star team last season, will miss 8-12 weeks with a groin strain.

Outfielder Cameron Maybin, who was arrested earlier this month on a DUI charge, was released by the San Francisco Giants on Friday.

Outfielder Melky Cabrera and pitcher Francisco Liriano, who both signed minor league deals with the Pirates this offseason, have made the Opening Day roster.

The deal also includes an opt-out after three years and a vesting sixth-year option worth at least $20 million.

Astros pitcher Justin Verlander is due to be a free agent after the 2019 season.

There is no timetable for Athletics first baseman Matt Olson's return following hand surgery.

Of the top 30 players in baseball, five have signed extensions this week alone. But a few factors help make Chris Sale's deal unique.

Jack McKeon, serving as a special adviser to Nationals GM Mike Rizzo, will spend the season in Washington. He'll help minor league managers and coaches, and he'll evaluate prospects.