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Los Angeles Dodgers v New York Mets

Dave Roberts says he’ll shy away from A.J. Ellis as Clayton Kershaw’s personal catcher

Ellis has caught 80 percent of Kershaw’s starts since 2012.

Kolten Wong

Cardinals sign Kolten Wong to long-term contract extension

Drafted in 2011, he’s now under the Cardinals’ control through 2021.

Freddie Freeman

What wrist problems? Freddie Freeman doubles in first at-bat

Freeman struggled through a wrist injury for much of last season.

Michael Cuddyer

Michael Cuddyer got a $2-3 million buyout from the Mets

Cuddyer called it a career despite having one more season and $12.5 million remaining on his contract.

Chris Denorfia AP

Yankees sign outfielder Chris Denorfia

He’ll compete for a spot on New York’s bench.

Baltimore Orioles v Seattle Mariners

Nelson Cruz sidelined by knee injury early in Mariners camp

For now the Mariners are saying it’s a minor issue.

Carter Capps Marlins

Marlins send Carter Capps to MRI exam for more elbow problems

Uh oh.

Coors Field

Rockies raise the outfield fences at Coors Field

“Armed with 23 years of statistics to evaluate, we are in a position to make this change, in a measured and educated way.”

Jake Arrieta

You may want to sit down for this: Cubs name Jake Arrieta their Opening Day starter

Some teams have a tough decision regarding which pitcher to start on Opening Day, but the Cubs are not one of them.

Twins Angels Baseball

Albert Pujols is ahead of schedule, on track for Opening Day

Pujols was initially given a 4-5 month recovery timetable following November foot surgery.

Curtis Granderson

Curtis Granderson is staying away from Mets camp because he has pinkeye

Previously called a “minor” eye issue by the team.

Hunter Pence

Hunter Pence slowed by Achilles’ tendon injury early in Giants camp

Pence downplayed the severity of the injury.

Paul Molitor

Paul Molitor bans hoverboards from Twins clubhouse

“They just seemed a little too dangerous.”

Braves-Schuerholz-Andruw Jones Baseball

Andruw Jones retires, takes job as Braves special assistant

Jones debuted for the Braves as a 19-year-old in 1996 and played 12 seasons in Atlanta.

David Murphy Indians

Back to where he started: David Murphy signs with Red Sox

Murphy was the Red Sox’s first-round draft pick in 2003.

Juan Uribe

Juan Uribe’s deal with the Indians is worth $4 million

Uribe coaxed an extra million bucks out of the Indians by negotiating.

matt capps rueters

Matt Capps will attempt his comeback with the Diamondbacks

Capps hasn’t pitched in the majors since 2012 with the Twins.

Abraham Almonte

Indians outfielder Abraham Almonte suspended 80 games for PEDs

Almonte was slated to be the Indians’ starting center fielder.

Drew Stubbs

Rangers re-sign outfielder Drew Stubbs

Texas went looking for outfield depth with Josh Hamilton once again sidelined.

Colorado Rockies v Philadelphia Phillies

Rafael Betancourt, underrated Rockies and Indians reliever, retires

Helluva career for a pitcher who had to grind his way to the majors just to get a chance at age 28.

Will Venable

Indians add outfield depth by signing Will Venable

Venable was a semi-regular for the Padres from 2009 through the middle of last season.

Milwaukee Brewers v Pittsburgh Pirates

Left-hander Neal Cotts signs with the Astros

Cotts split last season between the Brewers and Twins, logging a total of 63 innings with a 3.41 ERA.

New York Yankees v Detroit Tigers

Yankees grooming Rob Refsnyder to play more positions defensively

Refsnyder’s chances of being the Yankees’ starting second baseman ended the moment they traded for Starlin Castro.

Anibal Sanchez

Anibal Sanchez sidelined by triceps injury early in Tigers camp

Sanchez has a long history of arm problems.

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