Major League Baseball

Clase, Ortiz put on unpaid non-disciplinary leave

As they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Friday following an agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association.

Dual MVP gold Judge, Ohtani card sells for $2.16M

The 2025 Topps Chrome dual MVP gold Logoman card featuring game-worn patches taken from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani jerseys -- numbered 1-of-1 and signed on-card by the reigning MVPs -- has sold via Fanatics Collect for $2.16 million.

WBC title game ratings nearly double from 2023

This year's World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the viewership for Japan's victory over the U.S. in the 2023 final.

Mets experiment with pitch calls from the dugout

The Mets are experimenting in spring training games with calling pitches from the dugout, following in the footsteps of the division-rival Marlins.

Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.

Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL

Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.

Astros LHP Sousa (oblique) to start season IL

Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.

Giants' Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery

San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.

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