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San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start WBC opener for Team USA against Brazil
David Brandt, Associated Press | Posted March 2 - 6:47 p.m. | Save Story
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.
Is Salt Lake City emerging as a leader contender for MLB expansion?
Dennis Romboy, Deseret News | Posted March 2 - 12:01 p.m. | Save Story
Salt Lake City appears to be gaining steam as a popular choice for Major League Baseball expansion as more national observers jump on the bandwagon.
The A's and Giants have the best robot-ump challenge rates in the first 10 days of spring
The Associated Press | Posted March 2 - 11:28 a.m. | Save Story
The Athletics had the highest success rate using the robot-umpire system to overturn ball/strike calls during the first 10 days of spring training, winning 69.2% of challenges as teams prepared for its regular-season debut March 25.
It's an OPS world in today's major leagues with batting average in the background
Jay Cohen, Associated Press | Posted March 2 - 8:38 a.m. | Save Story
Batting average was a priority for Andrew Benintendi when he first broke into the major leagues in 2016. He batted .312 in the minors on the way to his debut.
Cardinals extend manager Oliver Marmol through 2028, with a club option for 2029
The Associated Press | Posted March 1 - 8:27 a.m. | Save Story
St. Louis manager Oliver Marmol signed a two-year contract extension through at least the 2028 season, the Cardinals announced Sunday.
Former MLB pitcher sentenced to life in prison without parole for shooting his in-laws
Jessica Hill, Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 7:00 p.m. | Save Story
Former MLB pitcher Daniel Serafini was sentenced Friday to life in prison without the possibility of parole in the 2021 shooting of his wife's parents during a burglary at their home by Lake Tahoe, authorities said.
Max Scherzer's 8-year-old daughter sent handwritten note to Blue Jays hoping for Toronto return
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 27 - 10:11 a.m. | Save Story
Max Scherzer's 8-year-old daughter wanted her father back with the Blue Jays so much she wrote a letter to the team in December expressing her hope for his return to Toronto.
Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas
Carlos Rodriguez, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 27 - 7:01 a.m. | Save Story
Eight members of Cuba's delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World Baseball Classic, the Cuban Baseball and Softball Federation (FCBS) said Thursday.
Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 26 - 4:48 p.m. | Save Story
Bruce Froemming, a major league umpire for 37 consecutive years who worked the third-most games in big league history and a record 11 no-hitters, died Wednesday, his son said. He was 86.
Max Scherzer and Toronto Blue Jays agree to $3 million, 1-year deal, AP source says
Ronald Blum, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 26 - 10:06 a.m. | Save Story
Max Scherzer is returning to the Toronto Blue Jays.
New York Yankees to retire CC Sabathia's No. 52 on Sept. 26
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 25 - 6:04 p.m. | Save Story
CC Sabathia's No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees, who will dedicate a plaque in honor of the Hall of Famer at Monument Park before that day's game against the Baltimore Orioles.
Paul Skenes loses 4 strikes to ABS challenges in Cy Young Award winner's spring training debut
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 25 - 12:53 p.m. | Save Story
National League Cy Young Award winner Paul Skenes lost four strikes to challenges in his first spring training start.
Cal Raleigh not focused on trying for another 60-homer season in Seattle
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 25 - 10:33 a.m. | Save Story
Cal Raleigh has already gone deep this spring, yet the switch-hitting Seattle Mariners catcher isn't focused on trying to hit 60 home runs again this season.
Braves announce BravesVision will be the new local TV home for more than 140 games in 2026 season
Charles Odum, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 24 - 9:10 a.m. | Save Story
The Atlanta Braves on Tuesday announced BravesVision as their local television home, beginning with the 2026 season.
Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agree to contract adding $27 million for 2027 season
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 24 - 7:02 a.m. | Save Story
Left-hander Chris Sale and the Atlanta Braves agreed to a contract on Tuesday adding $27 million for the 2027 season.
Tigers ace Tarik Skubal to make just 1 start for Team USA in World Baseball Classic
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 23 - 7:30 p.m. | Save Story
Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal plans to make only one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic, regardless of how far Team USA advances.
Slugging 1B Nick Kurtz looks to build on AL Rookie of the Year award in 2nd season with Athletics
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 22 - 7:22 p.m. | Save Story
and that's just the way he prefers it.
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani set to play a couple of Cactus League games before joining Japan for WBC
Janie Mccauley, Associated Press | Updated Feb. 21 - 3:03 p.m. | Save Story
Shohei Ohtani played for the first time in what is expected to be only a couple of Cactus League games for the two-time defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers before he departs the desert to join Japan for the World Baseball Classic.
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hits 2 HRs in spring debut
The Associated Press | Posted Feb. 21 - 1:29 p.m. | Save Story
New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut as he prepares for the World Baseball Classic next month.
