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Boston Red Sox manager John Farrell announced Thursday that Travis Shaw has won the starting job at third base over Pablo Sandoval. 

Pete Abraham of the Boston Globe passed along word of the decision from Farrell, who met with both players Thursday morning to inform them of the decision.

As the New York Mets and Kansas City Royals get set to open the 2016 Major League Baseball season on Sunday night, with the Royals receiving their World Series rings for defeating the Mets last October, the only thing anyone is talking about right now is retaliation.

Authorities in Maui, Hawaii, will drop domestic abuse charges against Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes ahead of a trial that was scheduled to begin April 4.

The term "Opening Day" has a special place in every baseball fan's heart, but for a Cincinnati legend like Johnny Bench, it is the biggest day of the year.

Day—not days, not week. Day.

New York Yankees relief pitcher Andrew Miller left Wednesday's game against the Atlanta Braves after being struck in the wrist by a line drive. He was later diagnosed with a fracture.

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The Washington Nationals' Ryan Zimmerman may have switched to first base just last year, but a veteran player like him would not make excuses for botching a routine play like this, regardless of whether he's still learning a new position.

Chicago Cubs first baseman Anthony Rizzo is a man of many talents.

On the diamond, the two-time All-Star can get on base, crush the ball and drive in runs.

Off the field, he is a master of the keyboard.

No team has had more fun at spring training this year than the Cubs. With camp winding down, the players are doing their best to enjoy every moment they have left together in Arizona. 

The Detroit Tigers agreed to send catcher Bryan Holaday to the Texas Rangers on Tuesday in exchange for catcher Bobby Wilson and right-handed pitcher Myles Jaye.

The Chicago Cubs released Shane Victorino on Tuesday but were able to persuade the veteran outfielder to return at an even bigger bargain on the same day.

Carrie Muskat of MLB.com reported Victorino re-signed with the Cubs on a minor league deal.

Chicago Cubs infielder Javier Baez will not start the season with the team because of a thumb injury. 

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Baez Placed on DL

Tuesday, March 29

Per Comcast SportsNet Chicago's Patrick Mooney, the Cubs placed Baez on the 15-day disabled list with a contusion on his left thumb. He has been dealing with pain in his thumb since March 20.