Major League Baseball

Team USA stifles D.R.'s offense to make WBC final

The United States held the Dominican Republic's vaunted offense in check to advance to the World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 victory.

Mets' Lindor has hit in post-surgery spring debut

New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor made his spring training debut on Sunday, going 1 for 3 with a run scored in his first game back after Feb. 11 hand surgery.

MLBPA: Work stoppage might affect Olympic play

A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Guardians' Ramírez jams shoulder on slide, exits

Guardians third baseman José Ramírez left Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics with a sore left shoulder after jamming it sliding into third base, manager Stephen Vogt said.

Giants near-perfect vs. Brewers; Birdsong ailing

The San Francisco Giants were an out away from a perfect game and a strike away from a no-hitter before they were broken up by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in a spring training game.

Venezuela KO's defending champ Japan from WBC

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth as Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Italy tops P.R., rides magical WBC run into semis

Italy continued its charmed run through the World Baseball Classic, earning a spot in the semifinals after dispatching Puerto Rico 8-6.

Rangers giving ball to Eovaldi for Opening Day

Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who posted a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will again be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers.

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