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When a high school player in Japan twisted his two fists together -- imitating Lars Nootbaar's pepper-grinder celebration, the umpire told him to stop.

Trea Turner's eighth-inning grand slam lifted Team USA past Venezuela 9-7 in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game on Saturday night.

Team USA righty Daniel Bard's 96 mph fastball hit Jose Altuve in the bottom of the fifth inning, leading the Team Venezuela star to immediately exit the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game.

Union head Tony Clark said Major League Baseball's rules changes would have gone more smoothly during spring training if player thoughts had been incorporated and that the new rules could play out differently once the regular season starts.

Team USA pitcher Nick Martinez has returned to Padres spring training after he wasn't guaranteed to start for the rest of the World Baseball Classic.

Mets veteran outfielder Brandon Nimmo has a sprained knee and ankle and will be reevaluated on a week-to-week basis, general manager Billy Eppler told reporters on Saturday in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Longtime reliever Sergio Romo has signed a minor league contract with the Giants and will retire March 27 during San Francisco's final spring training game.

Mexico's 5-4 victory over Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic on Friday night put it in the semifinals Monday against Shohei Ohtani and Japan.

Teams have been going all out on their celebrations in the World Baseball Classic this year. Here are some of our favorites.

Mexico manager Benji Gil lamented the quick turnaround his team must endure in traveling to Miami for its quarterfinal against Puerto Rico in this year's World Baseball Classic after navigating the pool-play portion of the tourney nearly 2,500 miles away.

The Mariners will be without utility infielder Dylan Moore to start the regular season due to a Grade 1 strain of his left oblique.

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts told reporters Friday that right-hander Tony Gonsolin won't be ready for Opening Day because of a sprained ankle.

Miguel Cabrera says his No. 1 goal for his final major league season in 2023 is to stay healthy after being limited to 112 games last year.

What have we learned from the opening round? Here's who will rule the rest of the WBC in Miami.

Enhanced examinations of players for illegal substances, approved by the MLB on-field committee, will include more detailed inspections by umpires and inspections that occur more often than over the past 21 months, sources told ESPN.

Mets closer Edwin Diaz is expected to miss the entire 2023 season because of a knee injury suffered at the World Baseball Classic.

Which players do Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2023? We've got 10 names to steer clear of when drafting your rosters.

Shohei Ohtani, who threw a 102 mph pitch in the second inning of Japan's 9-3 win over Italy on Thursday, helped lead his team to the World Baseball Classic semifinal for the fifth straight year.

Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli needs Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and will miss the 2023 season.

On some broadcasts this season, viewers will be able to watch video calls of umpires connecting with the MLB replay operations center in Manhattan.