Red Sox acquire 19-year-old OF prospect Yophery Rodriguez from Brewers, sending RHP Quinn Priester to Milwaukee in a multi-piece April 7 trade.

Jesse Chavez is back with the Braves for the eighth time. Fans think he only pitches at home. Atlanta might be just fine with that.

Yankees sign Cooper Hummel to MiLB deal. The 30-year-old switch hitter will report to Triple-A after time with Astros, Mariners, and Diamondbacks.

Shota Imanaga and Jesús Luzardo led the Cubs and Phillies to wins, snapping undefeated starts for the Padres and Dodgers ahead of the 2026 WBC.

Nicaraguan pitcher Carlos Rodriguez will make his first 2025 start for the Brewers on April 5, aiming to earn a rotation spot under manager Pat Murphy.

Ezequiel Tovar says he hopes to play for Venezuela in the 2026 World Baseball Classic if invited, as Colorado opens 2025 season in the snow.

Italian-born pitchers Samuel Aldegheri and Alessandro Ercolani will start the 2025 MiLB season in Double-A for the Angels and Pirates, respectively.

The Mets signed Dominican RHP Jose Marte to a two-year minor league deal after four seasons with the Angels and a strong showing in Triple-A.

Dominican OF Alexander Canario joins Pirates’ 26-man roster after spring surge. Ji Hwan Bae sent to Triple-A. Pittsburgh hosts Yankees Friday.

Jesse Chavez elected free agency after the Braves designated him for assignment April 1 and optioned him to Triple-A Gwinnett.

Los Angeles acquires Dominican outfielder Esteury Ruiz from the Athletics in an April trade. Ruiz was optioned to Triple-A Oklahoma City.

Texas posted back-to-back 1-0 wins over Cincinnati for the first time in franchise history behind strong outings from Nathan Eovaldi and Jack Leiter.