Miller Gardner, son of ex-Yankees OF Brett Gardner, dies at 14  —  Miller Gardner, the 14-year-old son of Brett Gardner, has died, the former New York Yankees outfielder and his wife, Jessica, announced Sunday.  —  “With heavy hearts we are saddened to announce the passing of our youngest son, Miller.

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.

Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion to undergo surgery on his broken left hand  —  SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco Giants outfielder Jerar Encarnacion will undergo surgery on his broken left hand.  —  The team announced that Dr. Steven Shin in Los Angeles would perform the procedure …

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 …

If baseball wants its pitchers focused on durability, the rules of the game might have to change  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Bold decisions to change Major League Baseball's longstanding rules quickened the pace of games and revived the popularity of stealing bases over the last few years.

2025 MLB Opening Week Team Power Rankings: Can anyone topple the Dodgers?  —  Welcome to the Opening Week edition of our MLB Team Power Rankings.  I'll be here every Monday throughout the 2025 MLB season to take stock of the latest developments around the league and hopefully have some fun along the way.

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.

Roki Sasaki, Dylan Crews, Jasson Dominguez are among baseball's most intriguing rookies for the 2025 season  —  CHICAGO — It sure looks as if another impressive group of prospects could have a major impact on the majors this year.  Baseball's next big star could be part of this year's rookie class.

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 …

Mookie Betts' domestic opening day status uncertain after he misses exhibition with ongoing illness  —  LOS ANGELES — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still dealing with an illness and his return remains uncertain.  —  Betts, who missed the Dodgers' first two games …

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 …

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.

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.