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After their World Series curse was lifted, the Cubs faded away and jettisoned their stars. The brutal process of starting over took a turn this off-season thanks to $310 million in free agents.

Putting the ball in play, stealing bases and having pitchers work quickly? Sounds good to Jazz Chisholm Jr. and his new teammates: Johnny Cueto and Luis Arraez.

St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol said umpire C.B. Bucknor "has zero class" for refusing to shake his hand during the lineup card exchange at home plate before a game against the Washington Nationals on Saturday.

The other umpires working Saturday's games -- Angel Hernandez, Ron Kulpa, and Carlos Torres -- shook Marmol's hand and apologized for Bucknor's actions.

Let the games begin.

The head of the players' union spoke out against the concept of a salary cap, but team owners remain concerned about the sport's economic model as cable networks struggle.

Justin Verlander can't remember whether he's on time or not.

The Padres are locking down their star third baseman.

The Padres are finalizing an 11-year, $350 million extension with star third baseman Manny Machado, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan.

With the bases loaded and two outs in a tie game in the bottom of the ninth, Cal Conley was called for a pitch clock violation for not being set in the box with less than eight seconds left.