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The Houston Astros and right-handed reliever Ryan Pressly have agreed to terms on a two-year contract extension worth $17.5 million, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

Tigers pitcher Michael Fulmer, who was the 2016 AL Rookie of the Year but dipped to 3-12 with a 4.69 ERA last season, will have Tommy John surgery on his right elbow.

Brandon Lowe, a rookie utility man who hit .233 with six home runs in a 43-game stint last season, agreed to a six-year, $24 million contract with the Rays, a source confirmed to ESPN.

They aren't rookies, but these hitters and pitchers are primed to bust out and deliver bigger results in the new season.

The Cincinnati Reds' first African-American player has died at the age of 94.

A look at the statistics, splits and other factors that matter when deciding which hitters to start and sit in fantasy baseball.

Dealing with injuries, the Braves may have three openings in their pitching rotation.

Rosell Herrera carries three gloves with him every day. Which one he brings to the field depends on where he's playing that day. There's one for shortstop and third base, …

Bryce Harper, who signed a $330 million deal with the Phillies, was "very excited" to see Mike Trout get what is expected to be a record $430-million-plus payday with the Angels.

Yankees' starter Luis Severino said he felt no discomfort after throwing for the first time since he was diagnosed with right rotator cuff inflammation.

Pitcher Gio Gonzalez, on a minor league deal with the Yankees, said his signing is "something to use as fuel" because he received no other serious offers.

As the Miami Marlins make their way to the main field at Roger Dean Stadium midway through their spring training schedule, Gary Denbo stays behind near the clubhouse, waiting to …

The best player in the sport staying an Angel for life will impact every part the baseball world.

Cubs starter Yu Darvish says a blister that opened up during a spring game Tuesday won't set him back for the start of the regular season.

Major League Baseball is lifting restrictions on which players can be sent to the Arizona Fall League and moving up the season by nearly a month.

Trout waited for other baseball stars to cut big deals and then, as usual, outdid them all with minimal drama.