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Dodgers Say Kyle Tucker Accepted Culture Challenge in Four-Year Deal

Andrew Friedman says he pressed the All-Star to meet the club’s standards.

Giants Bullpen Plans Squeezed by Injuries as Sanmartin Exits WBC, Peguero Suffers Setback

Red Sox See No Progress on Jarren Duran Trade as Speculative Packages Circulate

Byron Buxton Named to Team USA for 2026 World Baseball Classic

Mariners Sign Rob Refsnyder to One-Year Deal to Bolster Lineup Versus Lefties

Brewers Sign Akil Baddoo to One-Year Major-League Deal

Mets Designate Jose Siri for Assignment as Tyrone Taylor Returns

Red Sox Activate Wilyer Abreu, Start His Return as DH vs. Rays

Tigers Place Kyle Finnegan on 15-Day IL After Adductor Strain as Parker Meadows Returns

Red Sox Extend Winning Streak to Six with 8-5 Victory Over Royals

Corbin Carroll Returns to Diamondbacks’ Lineup After Left Wrist Fracture

Guardians’ Outfield Hit by Thomas, Kwan Injuries, Prompting Roster Shakeup