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Mike Trout would prefer to return to playing center field for the Angels, saying it wouldn't be as physically demanding as the corner outfield spots.

Steve Cohen said he will never name a captain as long as he owns the Mets, ceasing speculation that the team would one day bestow the title upon Francisco Lindor.

The Padres announced Monday that they have agreed to a multiyear extension with longtime president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, who was heading into the final year of his contract.

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Aaron Boone said Aaron Judge is scheduled to play in "four or five" of the Yankees' first nine Grapefruit League games and will be built up to six innings before leaving the club to join Team USA on March 1 ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

The Braves' rotation took another hit when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove "loose bodies" found in his arm.

The Dodgers' Roki Sasaki is working on adding a third pitch to find success as a starting pitcher.

Nick Castellanos is thankful to get a fresh start with the Padres, who did their due diligence before signing the veteran after his rocky ending with the Phillies ...

Padres star Manny Machado has no problem with the rival Dodgers continuing to spend on players while his own team -- and others -- takes a backseat to free agency.