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The league is deciding whether to approve a deal made with a former Oregon State pitcher who pleaded guilty to molesting his niece when he was 15.

Houston Astros ace Justin Verlander was pleased with the results after throwing seven changeups -- a new pitch for him -- during his spring training outing against the Miami Marlins.

The Marlins are once again shutting down Jorge Alfaro after their expected opening day catcher re-aggravated his right knee while sliding into second base during a spring training game Tuesday.

At the behest of Major League Baseball, the independent Atlantic League will test several rule changes this season.

Major League Baseball's new partner is breaking out some drastic rule changes. Here's what the Atlantic League innovations mean and how likely they are to hit the majors.

Drafting a team that takes full advantage of your league's rule set is just as important as identifying breakout players and difference-makers. Todd Zola teaches a draft approach that optimizes for those who set lineups ...

Robot umpires, a 62-foot, 6-inch distance between the pitcher's mound and home plate, and no infield shifting are among the rule changes coming to the Atlantic League.

Speculation about which superstars might join forces has been great for basketball. It can be great for baseball, too.

He might have played just one inning in his first game since May, but Boston second baseman Dustin Pedroia was happy with how things went Thursday.

Sooner or later, Marlins manager Don Mattingly will have a decision on his hand. As he shapes out his 25-man roster for Opening Day, eight of those spots will be …