Oakland in talks with MLB to get expansion team, if city extends A's lease  —  There is a glimmer of hope for Oakland's future as a home for a major-league baseball team, and for the development of the Coliseum site.  —  Although the Athletics intend to leave town forever …

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Phillies' Alec Bohm to earn $4M after winning arbitration case  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Alec Bohm beat the Philadelphia Phillies in salary arbitration Friday, clinching the players' first winning record since 2019.  —  The third baseman and first baseman was given a $4 million salary rather …

Rob Manfred says he will step down as MLB commissioner in 2029  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred told reporters Thursday that this will be his final term in office and he will retire when it expires in January 2029.  —  Manfred, 65, replaced Bud Selig …

MLB players dressing down Nike, Fanatics over new uniforms that look ‘like a replica’  —  The top story of spring training so far has nothing to do with the seams and stitches on a baseball.  Instead, the talk of spring is all about the seams and stitches of the new jersey that Major League Baseball's …

A team that sought Luzardo, Marlins shortstop search, and why Gordon deal pleased Chisholm  —  The Marlins have been willing to listen to proposals for pitcher Jesus Luzardo all offseason, and sources say the Baltimore Orioles displayed the most interest.  —  The Orioles ultimately were unwilling to meet the Marlins asking price.

Orioles eyeing pitching market after Kyle Bradish, John Means injuries  —  The Orioles are looking at the starter market with young star Kyle Bradish shelved to start the year with a UCL injury (which has been known about for weeks but just came to public light now) and John Means a month behind schedule.

Padres shift Xander Bogaerts to 2B, tab Ha-Seong Kim as SS  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Xander Bogaerts is moving to second base to clear the way for 2023 Gold Glove utilityman Ha-Seong Kim to take over as the San Diego Padres' shortstop.  —  This move comes one year after the Padres signed Bogaerts to an 11-year, $280 million contract.

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Cardinals' Nolan Arenado eager to let his actions speak: ‘I have something to prove again’  —  Hochman lists the five things that have caught his eye in the opening days o...  JUPITER, Fla. — With a gold-plated career that speaks volumes and a presence teammates feel could carry within …