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Rafael Devers is Boston's $313 million man -- can he also be the Red Sox's clubhouse leader?
Boston fans are angry. The team isn't expected to win. In a contentious time to play at Fenway Park, Devers will be asked to set a new tone.
'October in March': How Team USA is handling the playoff-level pressure of the WBC
For some U.S. players, the World Baseball Classic might be their best chance to deliver with a championship on the line. Here's how they are embracing the moment.
RSN operator for 40+ teams files for bankruptcy
Diamond Sports Group, the Sinclair subsidiary that controls the RSNs for more than 40 teams across MLB, the NHL and the NBA, has filed for bankruptcy.
Cespedes (personal reasons) leaves Cuban team
Yoenis Céspedes has left the Cuban team at the World Baseball Classic for unspecified personal reasons. The Cuban Baseball Federation said he might rejoin the team if Cuba reaches the semifinals in Miami.
Braves option RHP Ian Anderson to Triple-A
The Atlanta Braves have optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series.
Rodriguez done for WBC due to Tigers mandate
Venezuela pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will not be available for any of the next two rounds of the World Baseball Classic as part of a pre-tournament agreement with his major league team, the Detroit Tigers.
Mets' Quintana gets good news, still out until July
Mets GM Billy Eppler told reporters a scan on Jose Quintana revealed a lesion on the impacted rib. The lefty went to New York to visit an orthopedic tumor specialist for a biopsy and additional scans that revealed the lesion was benign.
A Czech electrician struck out Shohei Ohtani -- and then Ohtani asked for his jersey
Ondrej Satoria, who works as an electrician in his day job, struck out Shohei Ohtani on three pitches Saturday. Ohtani showed him some love Tuesday.
Tiebreakers and scenarios: How USA, Dominican Republic and others advance
What needs to happen for the teams battling in the WBC to make it out of pool play? We break it down.
Nats' deal with C Ruiz could be worth up to $76M
The Nationals signed catcher Keibert Ruiz to an eight-year, $50 million contract that could reach $76 million if the team picks up options that turn the deal into a 10-year pact.
Fantasy baseball: How concerned about these big name injuries should we be?
As we get closer to the start of the 2023 season, what players are already dealing with injuries that we should be concerned about? Stephania Bell takes a closer look.
Fantasy baseball: 20 sleepers to target in 2023
Which players are Tristan H. Cockcroft higher on than most? Here's a list of 20 names to keep in mind when drafting your 2023 rosters.
Why this World Baseball Classic is historic -- and complicated -- for Cuba
Cuban pros are allowed to play for their home country for the first time this year. Here's why only a few chose to be on the roster.
Predicting the five MLB teams most likely to take a step back in 2023
Hope springs eternal? Here's why disappointment could loom in these five cities.
Lynn, Anderson spark U.S. to bounce-back win
The White Sox tandem of Lance Lynn and Tim Anderson were front and center in Team USA's 12-1 win over Canada on Monday at the World Baseball Classic, as manager Mark DeRosa said his squad "needed to reset in a big way" following a blowout loss to Mexico.
Puerto Rico pitchers 'perfect' in 10-0 win at WBC
Starter Jose De Leon pitched 5.2 strong innings before giving way to the Puerto Rico bullpen, which completed a combined perfect game in a 10-0 mercy-rule victory over Israel on Monday night at the World Baseball Classic in Miami.
Manoah among 15 with contracts renewed
Toronto All-Star pitcher Alek Manoah was among 15 players whose contracts were renewed by their teams rather than reach negotiated agreements.
O's minor league pitcher dies after battling cancer
Luis Ortiz, a minor league pitcher who was in the Baltimore Orioles organization, has died after battling cancer. He was 20.
Pepitone, a longtime Yankees favorite, dies at 82
The Yankees said in a statement Pepitone's "playful and charismatic personality and on-field contributions made him a favorite of generations of Yankees fans even beyond his years with the team in the 1960s."
Tigers ink Nicaraguan RHP after big K's at WBC
Duque Hebbert, a 21-year-old right-hander who's listed at 5-foot-9, struck out major league superstars Juan Soto, Julio Rodriguez and Rafael Devers in the ninth inning of Nicaragua's 6-1 loss and earned himself a contract with the Detroit Tigers.