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Preller agrees to multiyear extension with Padres

The Padres announced Monday that they have agreed to a multiyear extension with longtime president of baseball operations A.J. Preller, who was heading into the final year of his contract.

Machado: Dodgers' spending 'great for the game'

Padres star Manny Machado has no problem with the rival Dodgers continuing to spend on players while his own team -- and others -- takes a backseat in free agency.

Harper: Taken aback by Phillies' public critique

Phillies first baseman Bryce Harper says "it's kind of wild to me still" that president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski suggested in October that the two-time NL MVP may no longer be an elite player.

Boone: No limits for Judge at start of workouts

Aaron Boone said Aaron Judge is scheduled to play in "four or five" of the Yankees' first nine Grapefruit League games and will be built up to six innings before leaving the club to join Team USA on March 1 ahead of the World Baseball Classic.

Braves' Waldrep has sore elbow; surgery possible

The Braves' rotation took another hit when manager Walt Weiss said right-hander Hurston Waldrep may need surgery to remove "loose bodies" found in his arm.

Castellanos thankful for fresh start with Padres

Nick Castellanos is thankful to get a fresh start with the Padres, who did their due diligence before signing the veteran after his rocky ending with the Phillies

Veteran Biggio joins Houston, where dad starred

Cavan Biggio is expected to join the Astros' spring training camp as a non-roster player after signing a minor league deal with the team.

Sasaki working on 3rd pitch to improve as starter

The Dodgers' Roki Sasaki is working on adding a third pitch to find success as a starting pitcher.

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