Baseball News

Travis Jankowski, who signed a minor league deal with the Cubs last month after two seasons in Texas, has opted out and instead has reached a deal with the White Sox.

Max Scherzer won't make his scheduled spring training start for Toronto on Thursday due to right thumb soreness.

New Kansas City Royals closer Carlos Estévez is set to make his spring training debut on Friday after dealing with some back tightness earlier in spring training.