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Trout might not get to hit vs Ohtani in WBC championship
MIAMI (AP) — That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen. Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico...
Mexico considers World Baseball Classic a win despite loss
MIAMI (AP) — Randy Arozarena dazzled with his bat, glove and style. It wasn't enough for Mexico but won countless fans for his adopted nation and himself....
Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final
MIAMI (AP) — When Shohei Ohtani reached second base after hitting a leadoff double in the bottom of the ninth inning, he immediately looked up at the crowd...
Braves make apparent SS decision; Díaz focusing on Reds role
The Atlanta Braves have apparently decided who will replace the departed Dansby Swanson as their starting shortstop. It's not who most people expected it to be....
Gausman pitches five shutout innings as Blue Jays beat Tigers 5-0
LAKELAND, Fla. — Kevin Gausman struck out six over five innings and Devonte Brown hit a three-run homer as the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Detroit Tigers 5-0...
US routs Cuba 14-2 to reach World Baseball Classic final
MIAMI (AP) — Trea Turner, Paul Goldschmidt and an unrelenting U.S. lineup kept putting crooked numbers on the scoreboard, a dynamic display of the huge gap...
Arenado hit by pitch one night after Altuve breaks thumb
MIAMI (AP) — Nolan Arenado left Team USA's 14-2 win over Cuba in the World Baseball Classic semifinals Sunday in the fifth inning after he was hit on the hand...
Cuban baseball team draws ire, support in Little Havana
MIAMI (AP) — Jose Vilela fled Cuba for the United States when he was 14 years old after spending six months in a concentration camp. Like many of his...
Altuve could be out for a while; Nimmo has hopes for opener
The Houston Astros will be without 2017 AL MVP Jose Altuve for “a while” with a broken right thumb after he was hit by a pitch playing for Venezuela during...
AP source: Rockies sign Profar to shore up outfield
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Colorado Rockies have agreed to a $7.75 million, one-year contract with free agent outfielder Jurickson Profar, a person with...
Rasmussen throws five shutout innings as Rays shade Blue Jays 1-0 in pre-season play
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Tampa Bay starter Drew Rasmussen threw five shutout innings to help the Rays to a 1-0 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays in Major...
Japan's Sasaki likely to be coveted when available for MLB
MIAMI (AP) — If R?ki Sasaki knows the perfect time for him to switch to the major leagues, he's good at keeping a secret. The 21-year-old right-hander pitches...
Astros' Jose Altuve has broken right thumb, needs surgery
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Houston Astros star Jose Altuve has a broken right thumb and needs surgery after getting hurt in Venezuela’s 9-7 quarterfinal...
Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
TOKYO (AP) — Lars Nootbaar's imaginary pepper-grinder was the talk of World Baseball Classic games in Japan, but the fun-loving gesture by the St. Louis...
Turner's grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis
MIAMI (AP) — Trea Turner hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning that lifted the United States over Venezuela 9-7 Saturday night and into the World...
Astros' Altuve leaves WBC game after hit on hand by a pitch
MIAMI (AP) — Jose Altuve left Venezuela's 9-7 quarterfinal loss to the United States on Saturday night with a possible broken right thumb after getting hit by...
Clark: Rules changes would be smoother with player input
MIAMI (AP) — Union head Tony Clark claims Major League Baseball's rules changes would have gone more smoothly during spring training if player thoughts had...
Nick Martinez leaves Team USA at WBC, returns to Padres camp
MIAMI (AP) — San Diego Padres pitcher Nick Martinez left the World Baseball Classic on Saturday after he wasn't guaranteed to start for Team USA for the rest...
Merrifield-led Blue Jays take 5-2 win over Yankees
DUNEDIN, Fla. — Whit Merrifield hit a two-run homer and added an RBI single as the Toronto Blue Jays topped the New York Yankees 5-2 in spring training action...
Romo, 3-time World Series winner, to retire with Giants
PHOENIX (AP) — Sergio Romo will retire as a member of the San Francisco Giants after helping the franchise win three World Series titles. The 2013 All-Star...