Major League Baseball

Ohtani hits grand slam as Japan cruises in WBC

Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic.

Angels prez Carpino retiring, replaced by Jolly

John Carpino is retiring as president of the Angels, ending a 23-year run spent mostly as a liaison to owner Arte Moreno. Longtime Angels executive Molly Jolly will replace Carpino next month.

Astros' Peña fractures finger tip, will miss WBC

Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña will miss the World Baseball Classic because of a broken right ring finger.

Kershaw cheered by Rockies fans in debut for USA

Clayton Kershaw's first appearance for Team USA saw him receive a standing ovation from a Colorado crowd he had spent years haunting as a Dodger. "If that was the last time on the mound, it was worth it for sure," he said after the Wednesday exhibition.

Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow

Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds' spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

Ex-Pirates star McCutchen signs with Rangers

The Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract.

Braves: Sans Profar, 'someone's gonna step up'

Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed following Jurickson Profar's suspension, but remains confident "someone's gonna step up" in the outfielder's absence.

Reports: Phillies' Rojas to fight possible drug ban

The Phillies' Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension after allegedly testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to multiple reports.

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