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The New York Mets will try to ease worries about the middle of their defense before the end of spring training.

The reigning National League champions boast a prolific lineup that was eighth in the league in home runs last season. They also have one of the best starting rotations in baseball.

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:

New York Mets starting pitcher Matt Harvey had blood clots in his bladder, which forced him to get scratched from a spring training start, but they have now passed.

It was hard to call Steven Matz the key to the New York Mets rotation on a day when Matt Harvey went to the doctor and the team wouldn't say what was wrong with him.

There's just one way to explain Andrew McCutchen "only" finishing fifth in the National League MVP voting in 2015. The guy just had an off year. Sad, but true.

But from the looks of things, 2015 is about to be ancient history.

A young Chicago Cubs fan knocked his promposal out of the park thanks to Kris Bryant.

The fan, Vince Santoria, tracked down the third baseman before the first pitch of Chicago's spring training game against the Milwaukee Brewers on Friday to recruit his help. 

Will Venable didn't have to wait long to find a new team.

The Atlanta Braves reportedly released veteran outfielder Nick Swisher on Monday, per Fox Sports' Jon Morosi and Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan.

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina has returned to the lineup after dealing with a right foot contusion.

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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?