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Today: April 01, 2026
Today: April 01, 2026

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Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1

Shohei Ohtani dominated in his first start on the mound this season as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 in drizzly conditions

Ohtani throws 6 scoreless innings in a drizzly debut on mound as Dodgers beat Guardians 4-1
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Baseball’s RoboUmps are entertaining because of the humanity they put on display

Baseball’s RoboUmps are entertaining because of the humanity they put on display

Baseball’s RoboUmps are entertaining because of the humanity they put on display
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Austin Wells' only swing of the bat puts the Dominicans in WBC record book and semifinals

Austin Wells’ only swing of the bat put the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic record book and the semifinal round

Austin Wells' only swing of the bat puts the Dominicans in WBC record book and semifinals
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For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone

The robot-umpire system for overturning ball/strike calls is going to be used in regular-season games in the majors this year

For baseball's tallest hitters, robo-umps should bring consistency to a tricky strike zone
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MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches

The official report from MLB's replay review says a critical play in the Los Angeles Dodgers' wild Game 7 World Series win last year was determined by feet, not inches

MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches
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In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans

Venezuelan fans are turning the World Baseball Classic in Miami into a celebration

In Miami, the opening game of the World Baseball Classic was a celebration for Venezuelan fans
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Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP

Shohei Ohtani put on a giant show in batting practice hours before he hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 in Pool C at the World Baseball Classic

Shohei Ohtani hits a grand slam at the World Baseball Classic after putting on a show in BP
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Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'

Max Scherzer says the note his daughter composed that asked the Toronto Blue Jays to re-sign the three-time Cy Young Award winner arose as his kids were writing letters to Santa Claus in December

Scherzer calls daughter's letter to Blue Jays 'the cutest thing you can possibly imagine'
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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start on the mound for Team USA in its first World Baseball Classic game Friday night against Brazil, manager Mark DeRosa said Monday

San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil
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Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says

Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays

Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
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How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike

How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike

How Negro Leagues star Mahlon Duckett's legacy is being kept alive on Pennsylvania Turnpike
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Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle

Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring

Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle
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Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics

Nick Kurtz isn't changing much in his second big league season

Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics
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Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pittsburgh Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89

Baseball Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski, known for walk-off home run in 1960 World Series, dies at 89
Sports

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games

Just over half the ball/strike challenges were successful on the first day of spring training games as Major League Baseball prepared for the first regular-season use of the automated ball-strike system — the so-called robot umpires

Just over half ball/strike challenges successful on first day of spring training games
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Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected

Minnesota right-hander Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery

Twins ace Pablo López is set for season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery as expected
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Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says

Right-hander Zac Gallen has agreed to a $22,025,000, one-year contract to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, a person with knowledge of the deal confirmed on Friday night

Pitcher Zac Gallen agrees to 1-year deal to return to the Arizona Diamondbacks, AP source says
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Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release

The Philadelphia Phillies say their relationship with outfielder Nick Castellanos ruptured when he angrily brought a beer into the dugout after being pulled from a game last season

Thomson proud Castellanos admitted bringing beer to dugout, which contributed to release
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A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn't won — a Cy Young Award
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Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters

For those worried robots are about to take over Major League Baseball, Colorado Rockies manager Warren Schaeffer has some experience with the Automated Ball/Strike system that’s coming to stadiums this summer

Robots are coming to assist MLB umpires. Even so, the human touch still matters
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MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will be able to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics

MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred optimistic major leaguers will play in 2028 Los Angeles Olympics
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Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations

The Chicago Cubs are coming off a 92-win season, return much of a productive and athletic lineup, have a deep group of talented pitchers and signed three-time All-Star third baseman Alex Bregman during the offseason

Ten years after winning World Series, Cubs enter 2026 with similar expectations
Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract

Justin Verlander is going back to his first big league team, agreeing to a $13 million, one-year contract with the Detroit Tigers

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, 1-year contract
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Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7

Isiah Kiner-Falefa wishes he had taken a bigger lead off third base in the ninth inning of World Series Game 7 last year

Kiner-Falefa in hindsight wishes he had taken bigger lead in World Series Game 7