Carlos Carrasco lands major league contract with Yankees following strong showing in spring training  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Carlos Carrasco's impressive spring performance has earned the right-hander a major league contract with New York and a spot in the Yankees' rotation.

14-year-old son of former Yankees OF Brett Gardner dies after falling ill during vacation  —  The youngest son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner and his wife, Jessica, has died after falling ill during a family vacation.  Miller Gardner was 14.

Justin Verlander's Quest for 300 Wins Remains Alive and Well at 42  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Justin Verlander knows that his career is in its twilight, given his age and a series of injuries to his neck and arm.  He's also well aware that if he wants to achieve his longtime dream of winning 300 games, he needs to capitalize now.

Seattle Mariners release veteran outfielder Mitch Haniger  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — The Seattle Mariners have released Mitch Haniger after the veteran outfielder was hampered by left shoulder soreness during spring training.  —  Haniger, 34, was in his second stint with Seattle.

Jung Hoo Lee returns; Giants' Opening Day roster begins to come into focus  —  WEST SACRAMENTO — Jung Hoo Lee was back in the San Francisco Giants' lineup Sunday in the team's exhibition game against their Triple-A affiliate River Cats, a big step toward answering one question …

Orioles SS Gunnar Henderson will miss start of season because of intercostal strain  —  SARASOTA, Fla. — Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson will begin the season on the injured list because of a mild right intercostal strain.  —  General manager Mike Elias told reporters on Sunday …

2025 top fantasy baseball prospects: Top 10 players with Dylan Crews and Jason Dominguez on top  —  We're gonna do things a little differently this year.  —  Our first edition of the list will be what you've seen from me for the better part of eight years; a look at the top 10 fantasy prospects …

Rays ace Shane McClanahan sidelined by an inflamed nerve in his left triceps  —  Tampa Bay Rays ace Shane McClanahan will begin the season on the injured list because of an inflamed nerve in his left triceps.  Manager Kevin Cash provided an update on McClanahan a day after the left-hander departed …

Twins infielder Brooks Lee, right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart to begin season on injured list  —  Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee and right-handed pitcher Brock Stewart will begin the season on the injured list.  The moves were announced Sunday by the club.

Rockies' Thairo Estrada breaks wrist when hit by Kumar Rocker pitch and will miss 4 to 8 weeks  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Colorado's Thairo Estrada broke his right wrist when he was hit by a pitch from Texas' Kumar Rocker and will be out four to eight weeks, manager Bud Black said Friday.

Cardinals finalize Opening Day roster as Victor Scott II wins center-field job  —  JUPITER, Fla. — After weeks of deliberation, the St. Louis Cardinals finally reached decisions on center field and their starting rotation and finalized their Opening Day roster.