Major League Baseball

Red Sox, O's skirmish after Alexander's hard slide

The Baltimore Orioles and Boston Red Sox benches cleared after a tense moment involving Blaze Alexander.

Dodgers rest Ohtani again, 'hopeful' IL not needed

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani was not in the starting lineup Friday for a second straight game because of biceps and neck issues.

Yanks' Grisham exits with hamstring discomfort

Trent Grisham left the Yankees' game Friday night against San Diego because of discomfort in his right hamstring.

Blue Jays' Taillon leaves with elbow discomfort

Blue Jays starter Jameson Taillon left Friday night's game against Kansas City after two innings due to right elbow discomfort.

Guardians' Rocchio is 6th to hit slam, walk-off HR

Guardians shortstop Brayan Rocchio became the sixth player in MLB history to hit a grand slam and a walk-off home run in the same game on Friday.

Pirates rookie SS Griffin activated off 60-day IL

The Pirates activated rookie shortstop Konnor Griffin off the 60-day injured list on Friday.

MLB sets Feb. 19 spring start amid CBA tensions

Baseball's spring training schedule will start Feb. 19 -- if there is labor peace.

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