San Francisco, CA

MLB Trade Rumors

The San Francisco Giants’ 26-man roster is beginning to take shape, as president of baseball operations Farhan Zaidi has indicated that the club will break camp with at least two players from outside the 40-man. In speaking with reporters (including Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle and Alex Pavlovic of NBC Sports Bay Area) over the last couple of days, Zaidi hinted that catcher Roberto Perez and outfielder Bryce Johnson will each make the team. Perez signed a minor league deal with San Francisco this winter, while Johnson was outrighted off the 40-man back in November.

Two-time Gold Glove catcher to make Giants' Opening Day roster

Chicago, IL

The Cubs ended the competition to determine the team’s fifth starter, as manager David Ross told reporters that Hayden Wesneski would be joining the rotation, via MLB.com's Jordan Bastian. Adrian Sampson had been one of the other contenders for the job, but the right-hander was optioned to the minor leagues earlier Saturday.

Cubs make decision on fifth starter

Colorado State

Denver, CO

Infielder Mike Moustakas has told reporters, including Danielle Allentuck of The Denver Gazette, that the Rockies have informed him that he’s made the club’s Opening Day roster. Moustakas, 34, signed with the Rockies after being released by the Reds earlier this offseason. As Moustakas is still owed $22MM of his four-year, $64MM contract with the Reds, the Rockies will only pay Moustakas the big-league minimum salary of $720,000 this season.

Rockies To Select Mike Moustakas, Ty Blach, Harold Castro

Seattle, WA

Right-hander Chris Clarke is once again part of the Cubs organization, as the Seattle Mariners returned the Rule 5 Draft selection to Chicago. (Paul Sullivan of the Chicago Tribune was among those to report the news.) The Mariners took Clarke with the 22nd pick of last December’s R5, taking the...

Mariners return Rule 5 pick to Cubs

Wisconsin State

Green Bay, WI

The Spun

Aaron Rodgers is reportedly dating the daughter of the Milwaukee Bucks owner. Mallory Edens, the daughter of the team's owner, is reportedly seeing the Green Bay Packers quarterback. Rodgers, of course, could be on his way from Green Bay to New York, whenever the trade between the Packers and the ...

Look: NFL World Reacts To Aaron Rodgers Girlfriend Photo

Miami, FL

The Marlins seem to be “leaning toward” breaking camp with only one of Yuli Gurriel or Jose Iglesias, according to Barry Jackson and Craig Mish of the Miami Herald. The two veterans recently signed minor league contracts and joined the Marlins’ spring camp as non-roster invitees, and perhaps due to that late start (both players signed on March 9), it isn’t unsurprising that neither Gurriel nor Iglesias have hit well in their small sample size of spring training at-bats. A decision will have to be made soon, since both Gurriel and Iglesias can enact opt-out clauses in their minor league deals if Miami doesn’t let them know who or who isn’t making the Opening Day roster.

Marlins must make decisions on Yuli Gurriel, Jose Iglesias

Dallas, TX

Sportscasting

Kyrie Irving might not be to blame for the struggles of Luka Doncic and the Mavericks since his trade, but you can't help but assume he is. 
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Kyrie Irving Broke His Mavericks Teammate Luka Doncic in Just 6 Weeks

Saint Louis, MO

Cardinals president of baseball operations John Mozeliak tells reporters, including MLB.com’s John Denton, that top prospect Jordan Walker has made the Opening Day roster in St. Louis. Walker, who is not on the 40-man roster, will require a corresponding move to be added. According to Denton, Mozeliak expects this move to come on Wednesday or Thursday. Outfielder Alec Burleson and left-handers Zack Thompson and Packy Naughton have also made the big league roster, according to Mozeliak.

Cardinals To Select Jordan Walker

Atlanta, GA

Kurt Busch didn't sugarcoat his thoughts on the lack of respect in the NASCAR garage. Younger brother Kyle offered a solution. 
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Kurt Busch Offers Ugly but Honest Assessment About Disrespectful NASCAR Drivers and Brother Kyle Offers a Solution

Cincinnati, OH

The Cincinnati Reds announced that right-hander Hunter Strickland has been released. Strickland was one of several veterans who can opt out of their minor league deals on Saturday, and it seems the Reds have decided he won’t make the club. Strickland, 34, had his best years with the San...

Reds release two-time World Series champion

3:27 PM: According to James Fegan of The Athletic, Hanser Alberto is expected to make the Opening Day roster with Garcia not making the team. 2:57 PM: The White Sox continue to shape their roster in advance of Opening Day, and according to reporter Francys Romero (Twitter link), outfielder Oscar Colas has been told by the team that he will break camp. In a more surprising development, Leury Garcia will not be part of the 26-man roster, Daryl Van Schouwen of the Chicago Sun-Times reports (via Twitter).

White Sox To Select Contracts Of Oscar Colas, Hanser Alberto; Leury Garcia Won’t Make Opening Day Roster

Milwaukee, WI

First baseman Luke Voit has opted out of his minor league deal with Milwaukee in what Brewers manager Craig Counsell described to reporters (including MLB.com’s Adam McCalvy) as a “procedural move.” Though Voit is no longer with the club, it remains possible that the Brewers re-sign him to a major league deal in the coming days. Until and unless that happens, however, Voit is now free to explore opportunities with other organizations.

Luke Voit Opts Out Of Minor League Deal With The Brewers

Queens, NY

The Mets have told Tommy Hunter that he will make the team’s Opening Day roster, MLB.com’s Anthony DiComo reports (Twitter link). The move will become official when the Mets select Hunter’s minor league contract prior to their Opening Day matchup with the Marlins on March 30, but a decision had to be made earlier since Hunter has an opt-out clause in his contract today.

Mets To Select Tommy Hunter’s Contract

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Rangers hire Ian Kinsler as special assistant

The Rangers announced Monday that they’ve hired four-time All-Star Ian Kinsler as a special assistant to general manager Chris Young. Kinsler is slated to serve as...

Rangers hire Ian Kinsler as special assistant

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