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The Boston Red Sox's major offseason addition will be on the mound when they begin their 2016 regular-season slate on April 4, as David Price was announced as the team's Opening Day starter Tuesday.  

The organization announced the decision on Twitter:

The Toronto Blue Jays reportedly claimed hybrid catcher and first baseman Jesus Montero from the Seattle Mariners on Monday, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today.  

The New York Yankees' Alex Rodriguez enters the 2016 season with 687 home runs, putting him just 27 homers behind Babe Ruth.

Does A-Rod have what it takes to pass the Babe this season? Where would that put him among the all-time greats?

Boston Red Sox outfielder David Murphy has exercised an opt-out clause in his contract, forcing the team to place him on its 40-man roster or release him by Tuesday.

New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez's Major League Baseball career will likely come to an end after the 2017 season.

Speaking to ESPN.com's Andrew Marchand on Wednesday, Rodriguez said: "I won't play after next year. I've really enjoyed my time. For me, it is time for me to go home and be dad."

Go get an ace, we all told the Boston Red Sox. Go get an ace, and the rest of the starting rotation will fall into place.

They got an ace—one of the best. There's a reason David Price cost $217 million.

Stop us if you've heard this one before: Alex Rodriguez has a new lady in his life.

Typical? Perhaps.

What isn't, however, is the woman in question.

Boston Red Sox relief pitcher Carson Smith is facing an extended stint on the disabled list in 2016.

Continue for updates.

Toronto Blue Jays manager John Gibbons will reportedly have a new contract as he attempts to lead his team to a second consecutive American League East division crown.

"Since I left, I haven't heard that joy that Cuban people have," said Dayron Varona, the Tampa Bay Rays' only Cuban-born player, when speaking to USA Today's 

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