Major League Baseball

Braves starting catcher Murphy out 4-6 weeks

Braves starting catcher Sean Murphy will miss the start of the season with a rib injury.

Nats, Orioles settle lengthy dispute over TV rights

The Nationals and Orioles ended a legal fight over television rights dating to 2012 when Major League Baseball announced Monday that Washington will be freed from its deal with the Mid-Atlantic Sports Network after the upcoming season.

Sources: Manfred reviewing bid to reinstate Rose

Commissioner Rob Manfred is considering a petition filed on Jan. 8 by Pete Rose's family to have MLB's all-time hit leader posthumously removed from baseball's ineligible list, multiple sources with knowledge of the situation told ESPN Saturday.

Cards lefty Thompson shut down with lat injury

St. Louis Cardinals left-hander Zack Thompson has a lat strain and will be shut down for three to four weeks.

Reports: Eppler joins Brewers as special adviser

Former Mets GM Billy Eppler has joined the Brewers as a special adviser for scouting and baseball operations, according to multiple reports.

Skenes flashes new pitches in strong spring debut

Pittsburgh Pirates right-hander Paul Skenes got a chance to showcase his expanded repertoire to opposing hitters while pitching in a Grapefruit League game for the first time this year.

Stanton to open season on IL; LeMahieu exits

Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton will begin the season on the injured list because of elbow injuries that have sidelined him this spring. Also, infielder DJ LeMahieu tweaked his calf muscle during the team's spring game Saturday.

Rockies' Gomber scratched with shoulder issue

Rockies left-hander Austin Gomber was scratched from his start because of low arm speed and an issue with his throwing shoulder.

Most surprising offseason decisions

Fans love a big splash, but they don't always get one. We look for the, um, logic behind every front office's non-moves.