A nerve issue has forced the Detroit Tigers and center fielder Parker Meadows into wait-and-see mode about an injury.

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The news comes just a couple weeks after ESPN and Major League Baseball opted out of the final three years of a contract that ran through 2028.

The big sports network is walking away from the national pastime, accelerating baseball’s need to cope with the demise of the TV economy that fueled its growth for decades.

As technology infiltrates, overtakes, and promises to improve every aspect of our lives, the sports world is not immune. Just look at Major League Baseball’s spring training and an upcoming audible from the National Football League and you’ll see the rise of the machines.

Until then, here are Saturday's MLB rumors. The Phillies and Kyle Schwarber have had broad extension talks this spring, according to The Athletic. No deal is imminent, however. Schwarber will be a free agent after the season and has expressed a desire to remain with Philadelphia long-term.

As we peruse the newly published data that can colloquially be considered “Version 2.0” of MLB’s official Negro Leagues records, let’s heed the words and wisdom of Larry Lester. For more than 30 years now,

Future Hall of Famer views these managerial opportunities as a chance to grow, with the ultimate goal of becoming a big league skipper.

George Kirby, Clay Holmes and Casey Mize all could take a step forward if they work these pitches into their regular-season arsenals.