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Phils' Rojas suspended 80 games for PED violation
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday after a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
Guardians 3B Ramírez (shoulder) day-to-day
Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez appears to have avoided major injury and is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics because of a sore left shoulder, manager Stephen Vogt said Monday.
Suzuki back with Cubs, undergoes MRI on knee
Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Cubs on Monday and went for an MRI on his right knee that he injured while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.
Yamamoto to start for Dodgers in season opener
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26 against Arizona.
Italy changes plan, to start Nola vs. Venezuela
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.
High heat: Temps see Cactus League tweak times
Bringing the heat in spring training is supposed to be about hard-throwing pitchers, not triple-digit temperatures like those that will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this week.
Padres' Musgrove likely to open season on IL
San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is expected to open this season on the injured list while still working to come back from Tommy John surgery that kept him from pitching last year.
Robot umps on checked swings moving to Triple-A
Major League Baseball's experiment of a robot umpire technology system allowing challenges to checked swing calls is moving up from Class A to Triple-A.
'We needed this': Amid turmoil back home, Team Venezuela savors WBC moment
As Venezuela grapples with its future, this World Baseball Classic has given fans something to rally around.
Ohtani sets another record? A 40/40 season for Soto? Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts
We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.
Who will face the U.S. in the WBC final? Keys, X factors for Italy-Venezuela
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.
D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'
Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.
Team USA stifles D.R.'s offense to make WBC final
The United States held the Dominican Republic's vaunted offense in check to advance to the World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 victory.
Guardians' Ramírez jams shoulder on slide, exits
Guardians third baseman José Ramírez left Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics with a sore left shoulder after jamming it sliding into third base, manager Stephen Vogt said.
'Banana Brees': Former Saints QB Drew Brees and Tyler Shough take in Savannah Bananas
Brees and Shough made appearances during the Savannah Bananas exhibition games at the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints.
Mets' Lindor has hit in post-surgery spring debut
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made his spring training debut on Sunday, going 1 for 3 with a run scored in his first game back after Feb. 11 hand surgery.
MLBPA: Work stoppage might affect Olympic play
A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Giants near-perfect vs. Brewers; Birdsong ailing
The San Francisco Giants were an out away from a perfect game and a strike away from a no-hitter before they were broken up by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in a spring training game.
Rangers giving ball to Eovaldi for Opening Day
Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who posted a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will again be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers.
This is going to be EPIC: Who has the edge in WBC showdown?
Who will win Sunday's star-studded World Baseball Classic semifinal? We've got you covered with players to watch, live updates and postgame takeaways.
