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Toronto Blue Jays first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr., left, talks with pitcher Alek Manoah during spring training baseball workouts in Dunedin Fla., Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2025. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP)
Guerrero plans to become free agent after season, fails to reach long-term deal with Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. plans to become a free agent after the season following the passing of his deadline to reach a long-term agreement with the Toronto Blue Jays.
 
Phillies start spring training following Division Series loss and quiet offseason
The Philadelphia Phillies remain without a World Series title for a core built around Bryce Harper. Catcher J.T. Realmuto says: “We’re all aware of Father Time” and adds: “We don’t have unlimited time together.
 
Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sits in the dugout before a baseball game against the Miami Marlins in Toronto, Sunday, Sept. 29, 2024. (Chris Young/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
Guerrero’s approaching his Tuesday deadline for a long-term contract with Blue Jays
The Toronto Blue Jays hope to reach a long-term contract with star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. before he reports to spring training, his deadline to reach a deal.
 
New York Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole throws against the Los Angeles Dodgers during the sixth inning in Game 1 of the baseball World Series, Oct. 25, 2024, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Godofredo A. Vásquez, File)
After brief offseason opt out, Gerrit Cole says he always intended to remain with Yankees
Gerrit Cole says he always intended to remain with the New York Yankees. The 34-year-old right-hander exercised his right to opt out of his contract on the third day after the World Series, giving up $144 million over four years and starting a two-day window for the team to void the opt by adding a
 
Rays prepare for uncertain future, playing home games at Steinbrenner Field this season
The Rays are used to uncertainty as they prepare for a regular season with home games at Tampa’s Steinbrenner Field, the spring training base of the New York Yankees. Hurricane Milton ripped the roof off St.
 
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen runs the bases after hitting a run scoring double during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves Saturday, March 2, 2024, in Dunedin, Fla. (Mark Taylor/The Canadian Press via AP)
Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has bone fracture in wrist, could miss opening day
Toronto Blue Jays catcher Danny Jansen has a fractured bone in his right wrist and could miss opening day, according to manager John Schneider.
 
Toronto Blue Jays Justin Turner smiles as he is congratulated after scoring in first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Dunedin, Fla., Saturday, Feb. 24, 2024. (Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press via AP)
Turner already showing what he can provide for the Blue Jays
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider already is seeing the potential benefits of having Justin Turner in his starting lineup.
 
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler throws during a baseball spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Philadelphia Phillies hope to sign Zack Wheeler to a long-term deal, Dave Dombrowski says
The Philadelphia Phillies have spoken to Zack Wheeler’s representation about a new contract as the pitcher heads into the final season of a $118 million, five-year deal.
 
FILE - Toronto Blue Jays second baseman Whit Merrifield gloves the ball during the team's baseball game against the Colorado Rockies on Sept. 2, 2023, in Denver. The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a contract agreement with utility infielder Merrifield, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Friday, Feb. 16, 2024. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies finalize a $8 million, 1-year contract
Utility player Whit Merrifield and the Philadelphia Phillies have finalized an $8 million, one-year contract. Merrifield gets a $7 million salary this year, and the deal includes a $8 million club option for 2025 with a $1 million buyout.
 
Alek Manoah eager to bounce back for Toronto Blue Jays after 3-9 record, minor league demotions
Alek Manoah didn’t look like himself when he arrived at spring training last year following a third-place finish in the AL Cy Young Award voting, according to teammate Kevin Gausman.
 
FILE - Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the third inning in Game 6 of the baseball NL Championship Series in Philadelphia, Oct. 23, 2023. Nola never felt pressure to sign a long-term contract during spring training last year, instead becoming a free agent after the season and quickly agreeing to a $172 million, seven-year deal to remain with the Phillies. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson, File)
Aaron Nola happy to stay with Philadelphia Phillies
Aaron Nola never felt pressure to sign a long-term contract during spring training last year, instead becoming a free agent after the season and quickly agreeing to a $172 million, seven-year deal to remain with the Philadelphia Phillies.
 
FILE - Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson follows through while hitting a two-run home run to score Adam Frazier in the second inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays, Sept. 16, 2023, in Baltimore. The Orioles won 101 games last season before getting swept out of the playoffs by the eventual champion Rangers. AL Rookie of the Year Henderson returns after blasting 28 home runs and playing great defense at both shorstop and third. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
O’s Kyle Bradish has sprained UCL; Gunnar Henderson, John Means also dealing with injuries
Orioles pitcher Kyle Bradish has a sprained UCL in his right elbow and is expected to miss opening day, and teammates Gunnar Henderson and John Means are also dealing with injuries as Baltimore opens spring training.
 
Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Zack Wheeler throws during a baseball spring training workout Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2024, in Clearwater, Fla. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall)
Zack Wheeler says his agents are ‘chatting’ with the Phillies about a new contract
Zack Wheeler has been worth every penny of his $118 million, five-year deal with the Phillies, but that contract expires after this season.
 
Cass Tech pulls away from Shamrocks for Division 1 title
Senior quarterback Rodney Hall threw for 220 yards and five touchdowns as Detroit Cass Tech beat Detroit Catholic Central 49-20 in the Michigan High School Athletic Association Division 1 final.