Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat

Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat by

Randy Arozarena says he has apologized to Cal Raleigh for the expletive-laced comments directed at his Mariners teammate earlier this month at the WBC.

Suzuki to miss Cubs’ opener after injury in WBC

Suzuki to miss Cubs’ opener after injury in WBC by

Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, will not play in the Cubs’ season opener Thursday against Washington.

Orioles option Kremer to minors ahead of opener

Orioles option Kremer to minors ahead of opener by

Baltimore’s Dean Kremer will open the season in the minors after he led he Orioles in wins, innings and strikeouts last year.

Pirates reassign top prospect Griffin to minors

Pirates reassign top prospect Griffin to minors by

The Pirates highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday.

Rangers cut ex-Red Sox, Cubs reliever Brasier

Rangers cut ex-Red Sox, Cubs reliever Brasier by

Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier has been granted his release by the Rangers.

OF Slater exercises release clause in Tigers deal

OF Slater exercises release clause in Tigers deal by

After not making the Opening Day roster, outfielder Austin Slater has exercised the release clause in the minor league contract he had signed with the Tigers.

Veteran OF Grichuk on Yanks’ opening day roster

Veteran OF Grichuk on Yanks’ opening day roster by

12-year veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, 34, has made the opening day roster for the New York Yankees.

Nationals release right-handed reliever Smith

Nationals release right-handed reliever Smith by

The Washington Nationals released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith on Saturday.

Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation

Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation by Jorge Castillo

The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.

Yankees option outfielder Dominguez to Triple-A

Yankees option outfielder Dominguez to Triple-A by Jorge Castillo

The Yankees optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.