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.

Fantasy baseball: Keeping up with Nolan and Jared Jones, and other weekend news  —  Fantasy managers seemed rather pessimistic about OF Nolan Jones even before the Cleveland Guardians reacquired him from the Colorado Rockies over the weekend.  After all, who wouldn't prefer to roster …

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 …

With Jordan Montgomery, DBacks don't let one mistake lead to another  —  In awarding right-hander Brandon Pfaadt the final rotation spot, the Diamondbacks made what feels like the correct decision — one they almost had to make coming off last year — even if it might have been a difficult one.

Padres pick speedy outfielder Brandon Lockridge to fill out bench; Kyle Hart, Randy Vásquez round out rotation  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — Brandon Lockridge earned his way onto his first opening-day roster.  —  “I think it made it that much more special,” Lockridge said.

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.

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 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.

The Trump Administration Accidentally Texted Me Its War Plans  —  U.S. national-security leaders included me in a group chat about upcoming military strikes in Yemen.  I didn't think it could be real.  Then the bombs started falling.  —  The world found out shortly before 2 p.m. eastern …

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 …

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 …

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.