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Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Cubs because of an illness that's lingered for the past week.

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt, 29, who went 5-5 with a 2.85 ERA in 16 starts for the Yankees last year, was scratched from his Grapefruit League start against the Toronto Blue Jays on Monday while he deals with some shoulder soreness.

Twins third baseman Royce Lewis left Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Boston with a leg injury.

Joey Gallo has been released by the White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games.

Framber Valdez has been named the Astros' Opening Day starter for a fourth time.

Twins pitching prospect Matt Canterino, who had Tommy John surgery in 2023, will miss his third consecutive season after undergoing shoulder surgery.

Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for Opening Day in Japan.

The Hanshin Tigers capped a two-game sweep over MLB clubs with a 3-0 win over the Dodgers, following a matching victory over the Cubs the day before.

Brewers right-hander Tobias Myers was cautiously optimistic but said he would undergo imaging after leaving his Cactus League start Saturday with left oblique discomfort.

The Pirates have tabbed ace Paul Skenes to start their opening day game at the Marlins.

Miami Marlins outfielder Jesus Sanchez, 27, who suffered a left oblique injury during Thursday's spring training game against the Houston Astros, will be sidelined for four weeks, first-year manager Clayton McCullough told reporters on Saturday.

Padres right-hander Matt Waldron suffered a mild oblique strain and is going to "need some rest for some period of time," manager Mike Shildt says.

Shortstop Gunnar Henderson said he believes he can return from injury in time to take the field with the Orioles on Opening Day.

In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.

Rangers right-hander Jon Gray suffered a fractured wrist when he was struck by a line drive from Rockies first baseman Michael Toglia.

Expanding on the success of the MLB Debut Patch, Topps, MLB and Nike have partnered to recognize baseball's elite performers from last season with custom gold-embellished MLB logos on their jerseys that will then be used to create trading cards.

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.

Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018.

Veteran right-hander Zach Eflin will be the Opening Day start for the Orioles in Toronto on March 27.

Toronto Blue Jays right-hander Erik Swanson received relatively good news when an MRI on his pitching elbow revealed no structural damage, according to multiple reports Friday.