Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Blue Jays fail to reach contract extension  —  DUNEDIN, Fla. — First baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Toronto Blue Jays failed to come to terms on a contract extension prior to his Monday night deadline, paving the way for the 25-year-old star to hit free agency in November.

Spring games to feature automated ball-strike challenge system  —  PHOENIX — Thirteen spring stadiums and over 60% of Cactus and Grapefruit League games will feature an automated ball-strike (ABS) challenge system as MLB continues to inch closer to using it during the regular season — though that won't occur any earlier than 2026.

Veteran Justin Turner finalizing 1-year, $6 million deal to join Chicago Cubs: Source  —  The Chicago Cubs are finalizing a one-year, $6 million deal with Justin Turner, a league source briefed on the negotiations told The Athletic on Tuesday, adding a highly accomplished right-handed hitter with extensive playoff experience.

Team USA and Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy admitted to Mass. General, sources say  —  The Yanks are hurting.  —  Charlie McAvoy was admitted to Mass. General Hospital Monday night as Team USA was battling Team Sweden in the 4 Nations Face-Off at TD Garden, two sources familiar with the situation confirmed.

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Alex Bregman could join Tigers in future after Detroit made ‘priority list’ in free agency  —  LAKELAND, Fla. — Don't let anyone tell you the Alex Bregman saga with the Detroit Tigers is finished.  —  Maybe it's just getting started.  —  Agent Scott Boras — who has represented Bregman …

Arizona Diamondbacks, Geraldo Perdomo agree to extension: Source  —  The Arizona Diamondbacks and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo are in agreement on a four-year, $45 million extension, a source confirmed, a contract that locks into place one of the team's more prominent clubhouse leaders to a deal …

Rockies' outfield renovation needs breakout player.  Jordan Beck will get the first shot.  —  Tennessee product ready to contribute after injury derailed 2024 season with Colorado.  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The rebuilding Rockies need another outfielder to pop in 2025.  —  Pop, meaning, burst onto the scene.

Rafael Devers says he won't give up third base, move to DH if Red Sox ask him  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Rafael Devers offered a simple answer Monday when asked if he was willing to move off third base, potentially to designated hitter, to accommodate new teammate Alex Bregman.  —  “No,” Devers said repeatedly.

Cleveland likely to get next WNBA franchise in '28  —  The WNBA is preparing to award Cleveland its 16th franchise, multiple sources have told SBJ, with an approximate bid worth a league record $250M.  —  The sources put Cleveland's expansion chances as high as 90% — with an announcement expected …

Royals extend GM J.J. Picollo, pick up Matt Quatraro's option  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Kansas City Royals extended executive vice president and general manager J.J. Picollo's contract through 2030 with a club option for the following year.  —  The club also exercised its 2026 option …

Nolan Arenado arrives at Cardinals camp.  'I'm back and I'm ready to go play ball.'  —  JUPITER, Fla. — With a bag he received as the Cardinals' representative a few years ago in the All-Star Game in Seattle, Nolan Arenado walked toward the clubhouse he calls home again.

Frankie Montas Shut Down Six To Eight Weeks With Lat Strain  —  12:50pm: The Mets informed reporters, including Tim Healey of Newday, that Montas has a high grade right lat strain.  He will get a platelet-rich plasma injection and be shut down for six to eight weeks.