MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announces his retirement plans
Major League Baseball intends to strictly enforce the obstruction rule around the bases this season, instructing umpires to be more diligent in calling the infraction.
Shohei Ohtani showcases his skills during batting practice and expresses optimism about his recovery.
The San Francisco Giants have agreed to a three-year, $42 million deal with outfielder Jorge Soler, according to sources.
Each offseason, veteran players with experience in the minor leagues and majors look for minor league agreements. However, it has become increasingly difficult to find such opportunities this winter due to the new collective bargaining agreement between MLB and minor league players, which limits the total number of domestic minor league players. This reduced roster flexibility makes it harder for clubs to offer deals to minor league free agents. While minor league deals are often seen as low-risk, they can result in players making a significant impact at the big league level.
The Red Sox and left-hander Lucas Luetge have reached an agreement on a deal, according to Luetge's own Instagram post.
The San Diego Padres are considering adding Noah Syndergaard to their rotation as Spring Training begins.