The MLB season kicked off in Japan early Wednesday morning as the A's faced the Mariners at the Tokyo Dome. As the AL West teams battle abroad, the rest of baseball is still gearing up for the start of the 2019 season, which begins for 28 teams on March 28.
Some clubs are still looking to improve their rosters while others are hoping star players can remain or get healthy ahead of Opening Day.
Here's the latest news and rumors around baseball:
• The Brewers are in talks with former Red Sox closer Craig Kimbrel.