Cards let Shreve go, keep Wieters  —  • Lefthanded reliever Chasen Shreve was apt to surrender home runs last year, both with the New York Yankees and the Cardinals, who acquired him in the Luke Voit deal.  In 52 2/3 innings, Shreve offered up 11 homers, including three in 14 2/3 innings with the Cardinals.

Details of Eloy Jimenez's record contract with the White Sox include a $5 million bonus and a potential value of $75M  —  Photos of Eloy Jimenez, the White Sox outfielder and No. 4-ranked prospect by Baseball America.  —  Chicago Tribune  —  The White Sox and Eloy Jimenez made it official Friday afternoon.

Aaron Hicks' April 4 return ‘a little ambitious’ says Aaron Boone  —  TAMPA — Aaron Hicks' goal of being ready on April 4, the first day he would be eligible to come off the disabled list, is “a little ambitious,” his manager said Friday night.  The Yankee center fielder has missed nearly three weeks with “chronic,” back pain.

Here's how Joey Gallo will determine the composition of the Rangers' Opening Day roster  —  The player who will determine the final shape of the Texas Rangers' Opening Day roster played Friday afternoon for the first time in more than a week, and his postgame report pointed to one thing:

National League West capsules  —  Capsules of National League West teams, listed in order of finish last year:  —  ___  —  Los Angeles Dodgers  —  2018: 92-71, first place, lost to Boston in World Series.  —  Manager: Dave Roberts (fourth season).  —  He's Here: CF A.J. Pollock …

Reds' Scooter Gennett injures leg, sent for MRI  —  PHOENIX — Cincinnati Reds All-Star second baseman Scooter Gennett injured his right leg while fielding a grounder against Milwaukee and was helped off the field.  —  Gennett ranged to his left for a ball off the bat of Yasmani Grandal leading off the second inning Friday.

AP source: Cardinals, Goldschmidt completing US$130M, 5-year deal  —  The St. Louis Cardinals knew that Paul Goldschmidt had one year left on his contract when they acquired the slugging first baseman in an off-season trade with the Arizona Diamondbacks.  —  They also made no secret of their desire to sign him to a long-term deal.

Bregman: Slow market didn't impact Astros deal  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Alex Bregman's decision to sign a long-term contract with the Houston Astros was not impacted by the second slow free-agent market.  —  “I wanted to play here,” the third baseman said Friday after the team announced a $100 million …

With his blister healing, Yu Darvish vows to be ready for the Cubs' opening series: 'Even now I'm ready to throw'  —  Cubs pitcher Yu Darvish discusses his bullpen session and recovery from a blister on Friday, March 22, 2019.  (Mark Gonzales/Chicago Tribune)  —  Chicago Tribune

Yanks instructor Mazzilli released from hospital  —  New York Yankees guest hitting instructor Lee Mazzilli was released Friday after spending two nights in the hospital after being struck in the head by a ball during batting practice.  —  Mazzilli was hurt Wednesday during a workout …

Mets still have three relievers fighting for final bullpen spot  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — Following another early morning roster slash on Friday, the Mets have just 36 players with lockers in big-league camp.  —  The team will begin assembling it's Opening Day roster with just three Grapefruit League games remaining.

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The Astros want to extend Verlander and Cole; Harper on choosing Philly; more notes  —  The Astros are discussing extensions with right-handers Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander, according to major-league sources.  Of course they are.  Seemingly every team is discussing an extension …

CHEAPSEATS: Blue Jays' Marcus Stroman wants butterflies in his stomach, fans in the stands  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. - Marcus Stroman looks forward to feeling like he's going to puke again.  —  He also can't wait for all the tossing and turning he'll do in bed the night before it arrives.

Risk, legacy and the future of the Red Sox: Five questions about Chris Sale's extension  —  The free-agent season might have been sluggish once again, but the extension season is smoking hot.  With ESPN's Jeff Passan reporting that the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a five-year extension …

As deadline day approaches why can't Mets lock in Jacob deGrom?  —  PORT ST. LUCIE — As Mets fans consider buying new jerseys for the 2019 season and beyond, can they purchase a No. 48 jersey with full confidence that player will be a part of the team's future?