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The New York Mets announced Thursday that Matt Harvey will be on the mound for Opening Day when they face off with the Kansas City Royals in a World Series rematch April 3.

The Mets confirmed the selection on their official Twitter feed.

After they lost Zack Greinke to free agency, the Los Angeles Dodgers went after starting-pitching depth like they were doomsday preppers who could see a pitching apocalypse on the horizon.

But in recent weeks, the Dodgers' depth has eroded to a point where we feel obligated to propose a solution to the problem. In 10 easy letters, here it is: Jose De Leon.

Bronson Arroyo's bid for a comeback with the Washington Nationals appears to be over before the regular season begins because of more shoulder problems.    

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In the midst of an offseason shopping spree meant to restore its success, the Boston Red Sox pulled off a largely unheralded trade, acquiring Carson Smith from the Seattle Mariners.

The St. Louis Cardinals have said they are taking allegations of homophobia made by former minor league pitcher Tyler Dunnington "very seriously."

The Atlanta Braves have made it clear they are rebuilding this season, and they have also made it clear that during that rebuild, Julio Teheran will need to be the team’s ace.

FORT MYERS, Fla. — It's Yoan Moncada's turn.

After 90 minutes of fielding drills, the prospect one major league scout labeled "the closest thing to [Mike] Trout I've seen," per Yahoo Sports' Jeff Passan, finally gets to take batting practice.

The New York Mets reportedly placed infielder Ruben Tejada on waivers Tuesday and could release him if he goes unclaimed by Thursday.

Toronto Blue Jays star Edwin Encarnacion is dealing with an oblique injury, and it is uncertain when he will be able to return to action.  

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TAMPA, Fla. — Pass the sunscreen, it's getting hot here amid the palm trees...

1. The "Rebuild" Begins in New York

Not only is it the most mind-warping number of the winter, but guaranteed you will not find a statistic this summer that trumps it (sorry, meant that apolitically), either.

The Yankees spent zero dollars in free agency.

Nada. Nothing.