Giants roster moves provide rotation clarity at end of spring training  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants provided some roster clarity on their final day in Arizona as a couple of young pitchers got sent back to Triple-A.  —  Left-hander Kyle Harrison was optioned along with right-hander Keaton Winn …

Rockies trade OF Nolan Jones to the Guardians for INF/OF Tyler Freeman  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Colorado Rockies traded outfielder Nolan Jones to the Cleveland Guardians for Tyler Freeman on Saturday.  —  The addition of Freeman provides increased flexibility for Colorado after it lost Thairo Estrada to a broken right wrist.

Tigers' top prospect Jackson Jobe is expected to be included in the rotation to open the season  —  The Detroit Tigers cleared the path for top prospect Jackson Jobe to open the season in the rotation on Saturday when they optioned right-handed pitcher Keider Montero to Triple-A Toledo.

Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación to miss start of season with broken left hand  —  San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnación will miss the start of the season after breaking a bone in his left hand while attempting a diving catch on Friday.

Yankees GM: Schmidt to start on IL, Carrasco makes roster  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt will begin the season on the injured list after being slowed by a shoulder injury this spring, general manager Brian Cashman announced Saturday, opening the door …

Who will make the Kansas City Royals' opening day roster?  Here's our current projection  —  Kansas City Royals fans can rejoice: Opening day is just one week away.  —  The Royals begin their 2025 Major League Baseball season against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, March 27.

Padres' Yu Darvish to start season on injured list with elbow inflammation  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow, manager Mike Shildt said Friday.  —  Shildt said there is no timetable …

Cup of Coffee: March 21, 2025  —  What happened to MLB's Diversity Pipeline Program?  Food at the Tokyo Dome, a travel warning, AI, Cybertrucks, financing burritos, anti-vaxxers, and The Big Crunch  —  Good morning!  —  One down: … Happy to see this total dead-eyed piece of crap wind …

Sources: 1B Dominic Smith opts out of deal with Yankees  —  TAMPA, Fla. — First baseman Dominic Smith opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN, deciding to become a free agent after a productive spring with the club.

Bob Davis, Kansas Legendary “Voice of the Jayhawks” Passes Away  —  LAWRENCE, Kan. — Bob Davis, the legendary “Voice of the Jayhawks” for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 80, his family announced Friday.  —  Davis is survived by his son, Steven, daughter-in-law Katie and grandchildren Landon, Will, Millie and Hattie.

Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers sidelined with forearm strain  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers will begin the season on the injured list with a left forearm strain, another setback for the team's starting rotation.  —  Weathers reported discomfort after his most recent outing …

MLB suspends Julio Urías for second violation of policy against domestic violence  —  Former Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was suspended through the All-Star break this season for a second violation of the league's policy against domestic violence and sexual assault.