Gil is projected to be part of a starting rotation that includes Gerrit Cole, Max Fried, Carlos Rodón, and Clarke Schmidt.

Arizona Diamondbacks utility player Blaze Alexander will miss several weeks with a strained right oblique, potentially putting his status for opening day in doubt. Manager Torey Lovullo told reporters on Friday that Alexander will miss “weeks not days.

Right-hander José Ureña and the New York Mets finalized a minor league contract on Friday. New York agreed to the deal with the 33-year-old after right-hander Frankie Montas strained a lat muscle and left-hander Sean Manaea strained his right oblique.

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It's early, but the Mariners are encouraged by their first steps under new manager Dan Wilson. Here are a few early takeaways from spring training.

Tigers manager A.J. Hinch told reporters on Friday that the team is shutting down Vierling so he can deal with a strained rotator cuff in his right shoulder. Though Vierling has spent the majority of his playing time in the outfield during his two seasons with the Tigers,

Juan Soto goes yard with a two-run shot against the Nationals to push the Mets ahead in the bottom of the second inning.

Gunnar Henderson left Thursday's game with lower right side soreness. Apparently Lucas Erceg could see save opportunities with the Royals. Zach Neto and Nico Hoerner will not be ready for Opening Day.

Tennessee baseball is playing Oklahoma State, Rice and Arizona in three games in the Astros Foundation College Classic.

The St. Louis Cardinals will likely look to trade away a lot of their talent as they enter a rebuild this season.