Ichiro walks off into history in ‘sayonara’ at Tokyo Dome  —  Ichiro Suzuki has said “sayonara.”  —  The 45-year-old Seattle Mariners star announced his retirement Thursday night, shortly after waving goodbye at the Tokyo Dome during a 5-4 win over Oakland in 12 innings.

Houston Astros and Texas Rangers: Previewing new menu items and the teams  —  It wasn't that long ago the Texas Rangers and Houston Astros were in opposite roles.  —  The Rangers were the perennial World Series contender and the Astros were picking high in the MLB Draft, often at No. 1 overall.

Dodgers' Seager homers in return from surgeries  —  MESA, Ariz. — Corey Seager returned with a bang to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Wednesday night.  —  The star shortstop, playing against major league competition for the first time in nearly a year, homered to center field in his second …

Mike Trout, Angels finalize record $432 million, 12-year deal  —  ANAHEIM, Calif. — Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night announced their 12-year contract, a record deal that ties baseball's top player to the Orange County club for what likely will be the rest of his career.

How many complete games will be thrown in 2019?  Thirty?  Ten?  None?  —  If asked how baseball has changed most over the past three decades, the answer could be the precipitous decline of the complete game.  Lots of things change in scale, in frequency, in importance.

Deadlines for decisions fast approaching as Cards offense remains sluggish  —  JUPITER, Fla.  • With a week remaining before opening day and five games to go in Florida, the sample sizes may be too small to sway individual decisions that must be made for the roster …

A's top prospect Jesus Luzardo shut down with shoulder injury  —  TOKYO — All spring, manager Bob Melvin said the most pressing concern for the A's was health.  —  One game into the regular season, disaster struck.  —  General manager David Forst announced before Oakland's second game …

A winning attitude and a marquee attraction: 6 things to know about the 2019 White Sox  —  White Sox players pose for the cameras on photo day during spring training on Feb. 21, 2019, at Camelback Ranch in Glendale, Ariz. (Brian Cassella/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Blue Jays bullpen takes a hit with Tepera, Axford out  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — The Blue Jays bullpen has suffered a serious blow with the loss of one, and likely two, veteran right-handers for the start of the season.  —  For set-up man Ryan Tepera, it could be much longer.

Boston's Mookie Betts says he expects to become free agent  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Don't expect AL MVP Mookie Betts to agree to a long-term contract with the Boston Red Sox before he can become a free agent in late 2020.  —  Despite Mike Trout's pending $432 million …

Still rebuilding, Tigers hoping for growth in 2019  —  DETROIT — Al Avila is known for his candor, and the Detroit general manager has remained pretty straightforward about what the future holds for the Tigers.  —  Yes, they're still rebuilding.  —  “The only reason I'm being honest is because: How do you hide this?”

A look at the Yankees' injury list heading into opening day and which players will benefit  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Opening day is just a week away and there's more good news: It's expected to be partly cloudy and 54 degrees in the Bronx for the Orioles-Yankees afternoon game.

Multiple lineups and a season of ‘reckoning’: 6 things to know about the 2019 Cubs  —  Cubs reliever discusses getting ejected the day before against the Mariners on Wednesday, March 20, 2019.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The Cubs' season starts March 28 in Texas.  Here are six things to know about what to expect in 2019.