Yanks' 6-foot-7 sluggers Judge (TWICE), Jones open spring with HRs  —  TAMPA, Fla. - Even if Spencer Jones and Aaron Judge didn't stand at each others' eye levels, there would be plenty of reasons to share conversations throughout Yankees camp - their massive power, dependable defense in the outfield, aggressiveness on the basepaths.

Diamondbacks' Merrill Kelly scratched, to undergo tests.  Game updates  —  Right-hander Merrill Kelly was scratched from a live batting practice session at Salt River Fields on Saturday, Feb. 21, due to mid-back tightness.  He is expected to undergo an MRI on Sunday, Feb. 22.

NFL wide receiver, local stand out Rondale Moore dies at 25  —  NEW ALBANY, Ind. —  The Floyd County coroner confirmed 25-year-old Rondale Moore died Saturday.  —  New Albany Police Department Chief Todd Bailey said officers are conducting a death investigation at a home in the 1600 block of Ekin Avenue.

Twins' Joe Ryan misses start with sore back, putting WBC participation in jeopardy  —  Share full article  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Joe Ryan missed Saturday's start after he was scratched with lower right back tightness, a development that could impact his participation in the World Baseball Classic.

Hoskins, Guardians agree to Minors deal (source)  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — One of the top questions hanging over the Guardians' offseason was how they would improve an offense that collectively struggled in 2025.  With Cactus League play underway, Cleveland is set to make its biggest addition of this winter.

New MLBPA boss Bruce Meyer focused on task at hand, embraces internal debate  —  PHOENIX — Bruce Meyer hasn't even been on the job 24 hours as the new chief of the MLB Players Association, and already he knows he has enemies.  —  There are some folks who wish he never got the job.

Castellanos off to strong start — and having fun — at totally new position  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Playing his first game at first base, Nick Castellanos hadn't gotten much action through three innings on Friday afternoon.  He was only slated for two at-bats — and he'd taken both of them.

Reds spring training |  Pitching steals the show in loss to Guardians … GOODYEAR, Arizona − The Cincinnati Reds (0-1) opened 2026 Cactus League play with a 4-2 loss to the Cleveland Guardians (1-0) Feb. 21 at Goodyear Ballpark.  —  Will Benson provided Cincinnati's offense with a 389-foot …

Angels owner Arte Moreno: TV ordeal 'hasn't been easy'  —  Moreno says the team payroll is lower partly due to reduced TV revenue, but it could go back up to $200M with a new deal  —  TEMPE, Ariz. — On the eve of the Angels' first spring training game of the season, the team is still trying …

Hall of Famer Mazeroski, whose homer won 1960 WS, passes away  —  Bill Mazeroski stood outside on a surprisingly chilly mid-February day a few years ago in Bradenton, Fla., making his annual Spring Training visit to see his former team at the Pirate City training complex.