Sources: Phillies, Zack Wheeler agree to 3-year, $126M extension  —  Zack Wheeler has reached an agreement on a three-year extension that begins in 2025 and runs through the 2027 season with the Philadelphia Phillies, the team announced Monday, bypassing the possibility that the ace pitcher will become a free agent in the fall.

How severity of Sonny Gray's hamstring injury could cloud Cardinals' pitching depth  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Quicker than Sonny Gray gave the Cardinals a glimpse in the first inning Monday on what it could be like with him on the mound, the right-hander caused them to gulp in the second inning as he …

Sources: Red Sox RHP Lucas Giolito (elbow) might miss season  —  Initial imaging showed damage in the right elbow of Boston Red Sox starter Lucas Giolito that could cause him to miss the 2024 season, league sources told ESPN.  —  Giolito, who was expected to be the Red Sox's Opening Day starter …

Diamondbacks veteran was ‘blindsided’ getting cut before Arizona's World Series run  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. − The Arizona Diamondback stunned the baseball world with their greatest season in 22 years, reaching the World Series, but their longest-tenured player in franchise history couldn't bear to watch.

Former AL MVP Josh Donaldson retires after 13-year career  —  Josh Donaldson, who won the American League MVP during a 13-year career, announced his retirement Monday.  —  Donaldson, 38, made the announcement on the podcast of former player Sean Casey.  —  Donaldson finishes his career …

San Francisco Giants' Matt Chapman bets on himself after ‘abnormal’ free agency  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. - New San Francisco Giants infielder Matt Chapman will be perfectly honest with you.  —  He had no idea free agency would play out like this.  —  Neither did veteran agent Scott Boras.

Former Kansas City Royals infielder UL Washington dies at 70  —  Former major league middle infielder UL Washington, who was known for his time playing in Kansas City and his trademark toothpick, died over the weekend after a reported battle with cancer.  He was 70 years old.

Spring Training Notebook: Bellinger's timeline, Cubs sim game action and injury updates  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Monday represented another good test on Jordan Wicks' journey toward a possible spot in the Opening Day rotation.  —  Tasked with facing a Padres lineup that featured all of the team's star players …

Gelof ‘right where he needs to be’ in hot spring start  —  MESA, Ariz. — Opening Day is still a few weeks away but Zack Gelof already appears to be locked in for the season.  —  Gelof added to his hot start this spring with a pair of doubles in Sunday's 5-2 A's victory over the Rangers at Hohokam Stadium.