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Jays without Romano, Swanson to start season
Toronto closer Jordan Romano and reliever Erik Swanson will start the season on the injured list and are expected to be joined by starting pitcher Alek Manoah.[read more]

Uecker, 90, to broadcast Brewers' home opener
Bob Uecker will be back behind the microphone Tuesday, but the team said "he'll take it one day at a time after that."[read more]

Rojas calls out Chisholm over explosive critique
Miguel Rojas admitted being bothered by recent criticism from former teammate Jazz Chisholm Jr., saying "you don't even know me" and implying that the Marlins star should "respect everybody" in the clubhouse.[read more]

Athletics' Andújar has surgery, could miss month
A's outfielder Miguel Andújar, who hit five home runs during spring training, could miss a month after having surgery to repair a torn meniscus in his right knee.[read more]

Boone to Soto: Don't defer to Yankees veterans
Yankees manager Aaron Boone said he has encouraged Juan Soto to "feel empowered to say and do whatever you feel like you need to do" ahead of his debut with the team.[read more]

Dodgers keep spending, extend Smith for $140M
The Dodgers and All-Star catcher Will Smith agreed to a 10-year, $140 million contract extension.[read more]

Yanks put Cole on 60-day IL due to injured elbow
The Yankees placed Gerrit Cole on the 60-day injured list Thursday ahead of their season opener against the Astros.[read more]

Sources: Rays' Franco on administrative leave
Wander Franco was placed on paid administrative leave through June 1 after an agreement was reached between MLB and the MLBPA with the Rays shortstop's criminal case still unresolved, sources told ESPN.[read more]

'Funnel Cake Fry Sundae' and 16-ounce 'Campfire Milkshake' among new MLB ballpark foods
A handful of MLB teams will debut unique food creations this season, including the Red Sox's "Irish Nachos."[read more]

'He looks happy': Has Juan Soto finally found a home with the Yankees?
The 25-year-old superstar will take the field for his third team Thursday -- with no guarantee it will be his last.[read more]