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Roberts Backs Santiago Espinal as Front-Runner for Dodgers’ Final Roster Spot

A torrid spring has vaulted the non‑roster infielder into an Opening Day opportunity created by injuries.

Cubs Spotlight Ballesteros’ Catching and Cabrera’s ‘Nasty’ Changeup in 4-1 Spring Win

Bryce Harper Says He and Dave Dombrowski Have Cleared the Air

Hoskins Signs With Guardians as Phillies Quell Harper–Front Office Rift Over Reunion Bid

Yankees Test Ryan McMahon at Shortstop in Spring Training as Volpe Rehabs

Roki Sasaki Shows Rehab Gains as Dodgers Mull Slim Postseason Route

ESPN: Yankees Have Path to Pre-Opt-Out Cody Bellinger Extension

Cody Bellinger Poised to Opt Out of Yankees’ $25 Million Option

Kevin McGonigle’s Prospect Surge Spurs Tigers’ Infield Shuffle Predictions

Giants Activate Jerar Encarnación, Send Luis Matos to Triple-A

Reds Designate Jeimer Candelario for Assignment After Reinstatement