Major League Baseball

Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal

The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.

Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat

Randy Arozarena says he has apologized to Cal Raleigh for the expletive-laced comments directed at his Mariners teammate earlier this month at the WBC.

Mets to shuffle roster after OF Tauchman injured

Mets outfielder Mike Tauchman will need surgery to repair a torn meniscus. The 35-year-old had been projected to make the Mets' roster after signing a minor league deal last month.

Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after injury in WBC

Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, will not play in the Cubs' season opener Thursday against Washington.

Pirates reassign top prospect Griffin to minors

The Pirates highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday.

Orioles option Kremer to minors ahead of opener

Baltimore's Dean Kremer will open the season in the minors after he led the Orioles in wins, innings and strikeouts last year.

OF Slater exercises release clause in Tigers deal

After not making the Opening Day roster, outfielder Austin Slater has exercised the release clause in the minor league contract he had signed with the Tigers.

Veteran OF Grichuk on Yanks' Opening Day roster

Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, 34, has made the Yankees' Opening Day roster.

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