Here's the latest on Diamondbacks pitcher Merrill Kelly's back injury  —  The Diamondbacks still have not provided an update on right-hander Merrill Kelly, other than to say he underwent additional tests on his back.  —  Kelly was scratched from a live batting practice session on Saturday …

Paul Skenes expects to make two starts in World Baseball Classic  —  Share full article  —  Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes, the reigning National League Cy Young Award winner, is at a different stage of his career than Detroit Tigers lefty Tarik Skubal, who is coming off back-to-back AL Cy Youngs.

Kyle Isbel is known for his defense.  Here's how his offense can help the Royals  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Royals previously announced moving Kauffman outfield fences in 8-10 ft for 2026.  — Isbel will adjust angles/routes in moved outfield gaps while staying aggressive.

What is Bryce Harper thinking?  On baseball, boredom and being a kid, again, in the WBC  —  Share full article  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — Bryce Harper kept all of the old undershirts with “USA” across the chest.  They were given to him when he was 16.  They still fit, he said.  They have to.

Welcome to the Show  —  Pete Crow-Armstrong wasn't trying to be rude.  Certainly not to his mother, who had flown into Chicago from California earlier in the day to help her son move into a high-rise in the city.  But when the Cubs center fielder has a bat on his left shoulder and a mirror in front of him …

Soto determined to snatch MVP from Shohei: 'I've got to find a way to beat him'  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — It is entirely possible that Juan Soto, at age 27, has already accomplished enough to be a Hall of Famer.  Yet there are plenty of things that even Soto hasn't achieved — chief among them a Most Valuable Player Award.

Stone impresses in long-awaited return to mound, eyes Dodgers rotation  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Dodgers may have come into Spring Training with their rotation more or less set, but don't count Gavin Stone out from the mix.  —  After nearly a year and a half away from the big league mound due …

Why Wilyer Abreu turned down the Red Sox' contract talks and bet on himself  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — As the Red Sox have collected young, mostly homegrown, star or potential star players signed to long-term contracts, they have not included right fielder Wilyer Abreu.  —  They have tried, though.

Yankees Still Open To Adding Platoon Bat  —  Spring training games have begun but further roster tweaks are still possible.  Joel Sherman of The New York Post reports that the Yankees are still open to adding a right-handed-hitting outfielder or catcher.  Sherman mentions the club's previously …

Spring Training Should Have Rockies Considering Jalen Beeks Reunion  —  Will the Colorado Rockies bring back their former reliever?  —  The Colorado Rockies left a significant number of fans disappointed this offseason due to their lack of aggression in free agency and the trade market.

Latest Transactions  —  RHP Bryce Montes de Oca assigned to Washington Nationals.  —  RHP Bryce Montes de Oca assigned to Rochester Red Wings.  —  Washington Nationals signed free agent RHP Bryce Montes de Oca to a minor league contract.  —  Syracuse Mets activated RHP Bryce Montes de Oca from the full-season injured list.

Dodgers' Kyle Tucker not bothered by fuss over contract; signing is win-win  —  PHOENIX — Kyle Tucker slipped into the Los Angeles Dodgers clubhouse early Monday morning, quietly dressed in front of his locker and was virtually unnoticed.  —  This is the highest-paid player in baseball this season.