Yankees, Mets discuss potential Steven Matz trade amid rotation injuries  —  PORT ST. LUCIE - Steven Matz might be guaranteed a rotation spot in New York after all this spring.  —  With the Yankees in a search for starting pitching and the Mets in surplus, the two teams have spoken …

Keith Law's farm system rankings for all 30 MLB teams  —  As part of my prospect rankings, I've also ranked all 30 major-league teams' farm systems here, with a brief explanation of why they're in this order — although I think you'll get an even clearer picture on any individual team by reading …

Sources: No. 1 prospect Wander Franco to play for Dominican in Olympic qualifying  —  Tampa Bay Rays shortstop Wander Franco, the top prospect in baseball, and longtime star Jose Bautista plan to play for the Dominican Republic as the country tries to qualify for the Olympics later this month …

New Angels manager Joe Maddon reunites with Cubs at spring training  —  MESA, Ariz. — Joe Maddon hugged Anthony Rizzo, shared an in-game microphone with Kris Bryant, slapped hands with the Cubs' mascot and drew a warm reception from the Chicago fans at Sloan Park.  —  As if he'd never been away at all.

‘I know what it feels like to be the bad guy’ — Blue Jay Ken Giles would give back tainted World Series ring, if it helps  —  DUNEDIN, FLA.—If baseball wants to take away his 2017 World Series ring, Ken Giles says they can have it.  —  “Whatever they ask, I would oblige.

Steven Brault Shut Down With Shoulder Issue  —  The Pirates have shut left-hander Steven Brault down due to a strained muscle in his left shoulder, the team announced this morning.  He'll be reevaluated in two weeks' time.  —  Brault, 27, pitched a career-high 113 1/3 innings …

Chris Sale Headed For Elbow MRI  —  Star Red Sox lefty Chris Sale is slated to undergo an MRI on his elbow, skipper Ron Roenicke tells reporters including Jason Mastrodonato of the Boston Herald (via Twitter).  At this point, the outlook isn't known.  —  Sale reported soreness in the joint after throwing.

Ranking The Top 20 MLB Rookies In 2020  —  While young talent has always been a critical part of winning games and franchise success, the rookie classes of the last half decade were especially impactful.  —  The 2015 season saw the debuts of Kris Bryant, Carlos Correa and Francisco Lindor.

Yankees manager Aaron Boone optimistic injuries to Aaron Judge, Giancarlo Stanton won't be long-term issues  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — While the Yankees say they are optimistic that whatever is holding Aaron Judge back this spring will not be a long-term issue, they still haven't found the root cause …

Free from the grind of Boston, David Price loving his new life with Dodgers: 'I couldn't be happier'  —  PHOENIX — David Price, standing by his locker with the music blaring, watches teammate Mookie Betts dive across the floor playing ping-pong in a laid-back clubhouse without the suffocating presence of a huge media throng.

Inside MLB's Plan to Crack Down on Cheating  —  MLB is proposing rule changes to prevent electronic sign stealing and foreign substance use by pitchers.  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The cleanup in baseball is about to begin.  In the wake of the Houston Astros sign-stealing scandal …

Juan Soto is already receiving the treatment at the plate  —  Juan Soto's first two plate appearances Monday consisted of eight pitches.  He saw four his first time in the box, then went to first.  He saw four more his second time, then went to first.  —  Ball four in his first plate appearance was arguably a strike.