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Heyman: Athletics offered Nick Kurtz an extension believed to be "well north of $100M (maybe $130M or so)." Extension currently considered a long shot.

Heyman: Freddy Peralta extension with the Mets prior to start of season is "highly unlikely." Peralta is seeking a 7-8 year deal; Mets believed to be more comfortable with 4-5 years.

Bryce Eldridge optioned to Triple-A by the Giants.

Charlie Condon, Cole Carrigg officially reassigned to minor-league camp by the Rockies.

Samuel Basallo homers for the 2nd time today, 110.6 MPH 1.203 OPS this spring

Luis Severino announced as Athletics Opening Day starter.

Paul Skenes on his WBC experience, via @colin_beazley: "Not good enough."

Grayson Rodriguez dealing with sore arm; Opening Day status uncertain.

Logan Gilbert announced as Mariners Opening Day starter.

Hayden Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery.

Boone: Ryan Weathers will be in Yankees rotation.

Boone: "He made it a difficult decision."

Carlos Lagrange reassigned to minor-league camp by the Yankees.

George Springer last 5 seasons: 32 HR 19 HR 21 HR 25 HR 22 HR (78 games) Aaron Judge and Mike Trout are the only OFs with more HR than Springer since he made his debut in 2014. (at least 70% of games played as OF)

Paul Skenes officially announced as Pirates Opening Day starter. Of course.

George Springer grand slam off Ryan Weathers

Barry Bonds to serve as desk analyst for Yankees-Giants Opening Night game on Netflix.

Passan: Jurickson Profar officially suspended 162 games for testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs for second time. He will be ineligible for postseason play.

Taylor Walls (oblique) will begin season on IL, per @TBTimes_Rays. Carson Wlliams is playing for Rays big-league team in Spring Training Thursday after being optioned to minors on Tuesday.