Yankees slugger Giancarlo Stanton has received a second round of PRP injections in both elbows, pitcher Luis Gil is out at least three months with a lat strain, and infielder DJ LeMahieu is out several weeks with a calf strain.
Dodgers manager Dave Roberts, who has been in serious talks with the team on a new deal since the start of February, is closing in on a long-term extension, sources confirmed to ESPN.
Bryce Harper said he’s “more than open” to returning to the Phillies’ outfield under the right circumstances. “If it’s going to help us win, I’d go back out there,” he said.
New Houston Astros first baseman Christian Walker was scratched from the lineup for a spring training game Wednesday due to soreness in his left oblique.
The Hall of Fame made some adjustments to its veterans committee system to limit people with relatively little support from repeatedly remaining on future ballots, a decision that could make it harder to gain entry for steroids-tainted stars.
Rafael Devers, who was expected to make his spring training debut for the Red Sox on Tuesday, told manager Alex Cora he didn’t feel ready and has pushed it back.
