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Blue Jays Turn to Closer Committee as Louis Varland Seizes Ninth-Inning Chances

The shift signals a flexible bullpen plan built around matchups and current form.

Jarren Duran’s Spring Power Burst Puts Red Sox Lineup Plans Under Review

Marlins Reach One-Year, $4 Million Agreement With Chris Paddack, Pending Physical

Guardians Sign Outfielder Stuart Fairchild to Minor-League Deal With Spring Invite

Diamondbacks Re-Sign James McCann to One-Year, $2.75 Million Deal

Giants Say All-Star Reliever Randy Rodriguez Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery