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Rangers claim OF Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals and place Jordan Montgomery on 60-day IL

ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The Texas Rangers claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Kansas City Royals on Sunday and placed left-hander…

Lugo and Díaz pitch shutout ball for Puerto Rico in World Baseball Classic win

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Seth Lugo made a successful return to the World Baseball Classic on Friday. Lugo helped Puerto Rico to a 5-0 win over…

Royals sign Starling Marte to a $1M deal; Dairon Blanco designated for assignment

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals signed two-time All-Star Starling Marte on Monday to a $1 million deal for the upcoming season, hoping…

Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season, the Cardinals announced…

Cardinals Spring: Prospects, Pitching & the Evolving Game ⚾

Spring Training always brings optimism, but this year feels different for the St. Louis Cardinals. On the latest episode, the Voice of the Cardinals,…

Royals rotation candidate Stephen Kolek sidelined by left oblique strain

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least 5 to 7 days, and that could be longer depending on…

Royals agree to minor league deal with veteran catcher Elias Díaz

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals agreed to a minor league deal with catcher Elias Díaz on Friday and said the 11-year veteran will join…

Cardinals sign infielder Ramón Urías to a 1-year deal with mutual option for 2027

JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — The St. Louis Cardinals have signed infielder Ramón Urías to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, the team…

New York Mets sign outfielder MJ Melendez to a 1-year contract

NEW YORK (AP) — MJ Melendez and the New York Mets agreed Thursday to a one-year contract, adding depth to an outfield thinned by offseason trades. He…

Royals acquire RHP Mitch Spence from the Athletics for RHP A.J. Causey

SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — The Kansas City Royals acquired right-hander Mitch Spence from the Athletics for right-hander A.J. Causey on Thursday. Kansas…