Major League Baseball

U.S. averts WBC disaster, advances with Italy win

Team USA advanced out of pool play in the World Baseball Classic and will face Canada in the quarterfinals, averting a disastrous flameout thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory against Mexico.

Judge card sets modern mark with $5.2M sale

A 2013 Aaron Judge one-of-one signed card sold for $5.2 million, eclipsed the previous record of $3.936 million for a 2009 Mike Trout card.

D-backs' Carroll (hand) hitless in spring debut

Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll made his spring training debut Wednesday, going hitless in his first at bats since he had surgery to repair the hamate bone in his right hand Feb. 12.

White Sox catcher Teel likely to miss 4-6 weeks

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a right hamstring strain during Italy's win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.

Cubs pick Boyd to start Opening Day vs. Nats

Cubs left-hander Matthew Boyd will start on Opening Day against the Washington Nationals, manager Craig Counsell announced on Thursday.

After Arozarena rant, Raleigh says 'there's no beef'

Cal Raleigh said there's "no beef" between him and Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena, who unleashed an expletive-laced screed after the catcher declined to dap him up before an at-bat in the United States' World Baseball Classic game against Mexico.

O's Mountcastle exits after taking pitch off hand

Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was hit on the right hand by a pitch and left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.

Astros closer Hader to open season on injured list

Astros closer Josh Hader, who has been dealing with biceps inflammation, will open the season on the IL. Bryan Abreu will serve as closer until Hader returns.

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