After eight straight losing seasons, Padres get instant credibility with Manny Machado: ‘We can be scary’  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — They heard the rumors for weeks and the figures leaked out over the weekend, but still, the San Diego Padres didn't quite believe Manny Machado was coming out West.

Trevor Bauer wants to change media narrative that he's ‘bad teammate’ for Indians  —  Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer wants to change the media narrative that he's ‘bad teammate.’  —  CLEVELAND — Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Trevor Bauer has heard all of the labels …

Aaron Judge ready to grab bigger leadership role with Yankees  —  TAMPA - A lot of fans already call him their captain.  The sign that greets Tampa outside George M. Steinbrenner Field makes it clear that Aaron Judge is the face of the Yankees.  —  But is the 26-year-old ready to be a leader on this team?

Detroit Tigers podcast: What to watch for 2019 spring training, season  —  Are you subscribed to our “Talkin' Tigers” podcast?  If not, you should be: Subscribe via iTunes or Google Play now.  —  In the season debut, Anthony Fenech recaps the offseason, gives us a look at what to watch …

Josh Donaldson, ex-Jays GM ‘want to win’ this season  —  LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. - It is as it should be given his pedigree and high-end past performances in the game.  —  In the Atlanta Braves clubhouse here at the Walt Disney World resort, Josh Donaldson's locker is in a place of prominence among …

Wainwright pleased with first chance against hitters  —  • Longtime Cardinals ace Adam Wainwright, who absorbed criticism from Commissioner Rob Manfred and Boston Red Sox owner John Henry this week after offering up his frustration at the lack of movement in free agency and saying he feared …

MLB putting new rules in place to curtail sign stealing, source says  —  Major League Baseball is putting new rules in place this season to guard against high-tech sign stealing, a source told ESPN's Jeff Passan, confirming an SI.com report.  —  After several incidents of alleged stealing …

Nationals wants Trea Turner to attempt more steals in 2019.  A lot more.  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - If base stealing were a simple science, maybe Trea Turner would run every time he had the chance to.  —  But it's more complicated than that, even for one of the fastest players in baseball such as Turner.

Three trends to watch for in the 2019 MLB season  —  As the beginning of the baseball season draws near, there's an unmistakable feeling in the air.  —  Something's missing.  —  The most obvious is the absence of several top stars on any Major League Baseball team's roster.

Cincinnati Reds' 2019 single-game tickets go on sale Monday  —  Single-game tickets for 2019 Cincinnati Reds regular-season home games - excluding Opening Day - go on sale Monday (Feb. 25) at 9 a.m. Eastern.  —  Cincinnati Reds fans watch the game against the Atlanta Braves in the fourth …

Former Dodgers great Don Newcombe has died at 92  —  SHARE URL EMAIL FBMSNGR WHATSAPP SMS  —  LOS ANGELES (AP) — Don Newcombe, the hard-throwing Brooklyn Dodgers pitcher who was one of the first black players in the major leagues and who went on to win the Rookie of the Year, Most Valuable Player and Cy Young awards, has died.

MLB starting pitcher tiers: New wave of aces rises above game's changes  —  When you think about it, pitchers are kind of pre-sorted into tiers through the machinations of their managers and organizations.  No. 1 starter, No. 2 starter, opener, bulk guy, LOOGY, closer, set-up man …

In a rotation full of Tommy John surgeries, here's what fans should expect from Rangers' new starters  —  The latest installment of #EvanHelpUs...  With little chance of signing pending free agent Clayton Kershaw, why won't the Rangers spend money on a front-line pitcher like Dallas Keuchel?

Reyes hopes to improve after facing hitters for first time in ‘forever’  —  That was Cardinals righthander Alex Reyes' reaction to facing hitters for the first time since May 30 when he threw a batting practice session on Tuesday.  On that date last year, after a highly successful rehab run through …

Cincinnati Reds sign utility player Derek Dietrich to minor league deal  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. - With Alex Blandino recovering from knee surgery, the Reds added some insurance to their infield depth Tuesday and signed Derek Dietrich to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training.