Pepper-grinder move unwelcome in Japan high school tourney
March 19, 2023 GMTTOKYO (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.
Turner’s grand slam lifts US over Venezuela, into WBC semis
March 19, 2023 GMTMIAMI (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 Baseball Classic semifinals.
Astros’ Altuve leaves WBC game after hit on hand by a pitch
March 19, 2023 GMTMIAMI (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 a pitch in another injury setback at the World Baseball Classic.
Clark: Rules changes would be smoother with player input
March 18, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Union head Tony Clark claims Major League Baseball's rules changes would have gone more smoothly during spring training if player thoughts had been incorporated.
MLB implemented its first pitch clock, limited defensive shifts and pickoff attempts and installed larger bases as part of the biggest alteration in playing rules since the mound was lowered for the 1969 season.
Nick Martinez leaves Team USA at WBC, returns to Padres camp
March 18, 2023 GMTMIAMI (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 of the event.
United States manager Mark DeRosa said Martinez will return to Padres spring training to prepare for the start of the major league season.
Romo, 3-time World Series winner, to retire with Giants
March 18, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (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 was an integral part of the team's bullpen from 2008 to 2016; the Giants won titles in 2010, 2012 and 2014.
Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis
March 18, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Luis Urías hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico’s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.
Spring training’s loss is WBC’s gain as viewership jumps
March 17, 2023 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Many of Major League Baseball's biggest stars, like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani, aren't playing in spring training. They're in the World Baseball Classic.
Some baseball fans, particularly New York Mets fans, aren't sure that's a good thing.
Brentz gets $1.9M deal with Royals, recovering from surgery
March 17, 2023 GMTSURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Left-hander Jake Brentz and the Kansas City Royals have agreed to a $1.9 million, two-year contract that keeps him with the team as he recovers from Tommy John surgery.
The 28-year-old will get salaries of $850,000 this year and $1.05 million next year as part of the agreement that was announced Thursday.
Mets’ Díaz expected to miss season with torn patellar tendon
March 17, 2023 GMTPORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — New York Mets closer Edwin Díaz has a torn patellar tendon and is expected to miss the entire season after hurting his right knee while celebrating a victory in the World Baseball Classic.
MLB umpires will have a new view this season -- on Zoom
March 17, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Umpires will have a new view this season: on Zoom.
Major League Baseball struck a deal with Zoom Video Communications Inc. allowing on-field umpires to watch the replay operations center evaluating contested calls.
Conforto, Kluber, rookie Carroll off to good spring starts
March 16, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Michael Conforto's once-ailing shoulder appears healthy and the veteran slugger is back to mashing baseballs.
The Giants have eased the 30-year-old back on the field after he missed all of 2022 following right shoulder surgery.
Mets’ Díaz, Nats’ Cavalli expected to miss entire season
March 16, 2023 GMTThe start of the season can’t come soon enough for teams looking to keep their pitching staffs as healthy as possible.
A tough spring for pitchers continued Thursday with the announcements that New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz and Washington Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli were expected to miss the entire season.
MLB asks umpires for heightened sticky substance checks
March 16, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball is heightening in-game inspections by umpires for banned grip aides, concerned that use of foreign substances by pitchers increased again as time passed from a crackdown begun in June 2021.
Nationals prospect Cade Cavalli needs Tommy John surgery
March 16, 2023 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Washington Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli needs Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery and will miss the 2023 season, general manager Mike Rizzo said Thursday.
Mets’ Díaz hurts knee as Puerto Rico tops Dominicans in WBC
March 16, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — New York Mets star closer Edwin Díaz injured his right knee celebrating a win Wednesday night that advanced Puerto Rico in the World Baseball Classic and eliminated the Dominican Republic.
Mets’ Edwin Díaz injured celebrating Puerto Rico’s WBC win
March 16, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — New York Mets fans began the year dreaming about a World Series closed out by Edwin Díaz.
For now, they’re facing a potential nightmare.
In a startling scene, Díaz was taken off the field in a wheelchair after injuring his right knee celebrating Puerto Rico’s victory over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night.
Mets’ Díaz latest on list of freak celebration injuries
March 16, 2023 GMTEdwin Díaz was jumping for joy with his Puerto Rico teammates.
Then Díaz crumbled to the turf, and the party came to a sudden stop.
Bucs’ Keller gets opening day nod -- and a bottle of bubbly
March 15, 2023 GMTPittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton handed Mitch Keller the opening day assignment — and a celebratory bottle of bubbly.
Shelton broke the news to the 26-year-old right-hander on Wednesday that he'll get the nod when Pittsburgh begins the season at Cincinnati on March 30.
Trevor Bauer signing met with little reaction in Japan
March 15, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — The signing of Trevor Bauer to a one-year contract by the Yokohama DeNA BayStars generated little reaction Wednesday in the Japanese media.
The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan.
Italian’s espresso machine a hit at World Baseball Classic
March 15, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Old-time baseball players would be appalled.
Italy's dugout at the World Baseball Classic comes outfitted with an espresso machine. And it's getting lots of attention.
“We are kind of shocked, actually, because this is something in Italian culture that’s sort of like water.
Venezuela tops Nicaragua 4-1 in WBC, is 3-0 in group play
March 15, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Eugenio Suárez and Anthony Santander had two hits each as Venezuela beat Nicaragua 4-1 on Tuesday and improved to 3-0 in the World Baseball Classic.
Venezuela clinched Group D and reached the quarterfinals when the Dominican Republic defeated Israel later in the day.
Bally Sports owner files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
March 15, 2023 GMTDiamond Sports Group, the largest owner of regional sports networks, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Tuesday. The move came after it missed a $140 million interest payment last month.
Carroll could earn $134M over 9 years with Diamondbacks deal
March 15, 2023 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Corbin Carroll would make $134 million over nine years if the Arizona Diamondbacks exercise a 2031 option in his $111 million, eight-year contract.
The deal for the 22-year-old outfielder, announced Saturday, is the largest guarantee for a player with less than 100 days of major league service.
Yoenis Céspedes leaves Cuban team for personal reasons
March 15, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Former major leaguer Yoenis Céspedes has left the Cuban team at the World Baseball Classic for unspecified personal reasons.
The Cuban Baseball Federation, in a statement from Havana, gave few details about his departure for the United States but said he might rejoin the team if Cuba reaches the semifinals in Miami.
Mets’ Quintana out until at least July with rib injury
March 14, 2023 GMTLeft-hander José Quintana won’t make his New York Mets debut until at least July because of a stress fracture in his rib.
The Mets are relieved that the prognosis wasn’t even more severe.
Mets general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Tuesday a scan revealed a lesion on the impacted rib.
Braves option RHPs Ian Anderson, Bryce Elder to Triple-A
March 14, 2023 GMTNORTH PORT, Fla. (AP) — The Atlanta Braves have optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series.
Competition or exhibition? WBC’s pitching rules loom large
March 14, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Mark DeRosa said last week that one of his most important jobs as United States manager during the World Baseball Classic is making sure his players understand the tournament is a competition, not an exhibition.
Trevor Bauer signs with BayStars in Japanese baseball league
March 14, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Yokohama DeNA BayStars manager Daisuke Miura — a former pitcher with the Japan Central League team — warmly welcomed Trevor Bauer's signing with the club.
The 2020 NL Cy Young Award winner was released by the Los Angeles Dodgers on Jan.
U.S. routs Canada in WBC; Puerto Rico pitchers perfect
March 14, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Mike Trout hit a three-run homer, Lance Lynn threw five impressive innings and the United States used a nine-run first to cruise past Canada 12-1 on Monday night in the World Baseball Classic.
Puerto Rico pitchers perfect in 8-inning WBC win vs Israel
March 14, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — José De León and three relievers combined on a perfect pitching performance as Puerto Rico routed Israel 10-0 in a World Baseball Classic matchup called after eight innings Monday night because of the tournament’s 10-run mercy rule.
Joe Pepitone, flamboyant Yankees All-Star, dead at 82
March 14, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Joe Pepitone, an All-Star and Gold Glove first baseman on the 1960s New York Yankees who gained renown for his flamboyant personality, hairpieces and penchant for nightlife, has died.
Rangers finally see deGrom in a game, against minor leaguers
March 14, 2023 GMTTwo-time National League Cy Young Award winner Jacob deGrom finally pitched in a game for the Texas Rangers, though it was on a back field against minor leaguers.
The Rangers have been cautious with their prized addition since he reported tightness in his left side before the first spring training workout just less than a month ago.
Nicaragua pitcher signs with MLB’s Tigers after 1 WBC inning
March 13, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Duque Hebbert turned just one inning of work in the World Baseball Classic into a contract.
The 21-year-old pitcher for Nicaragua entered Monday's game against the Dominican Republic in the ninth inning and struck out All-Stars Juan Soto, Julio Rodríguez and Rafael Devers.
Meneses homers twice, Mexico clobbers US 11-5 in WBC
March 13, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Joey Meneses hit two homers, including a crucial three-run shot in the fourth inning, to lead Mexico to an 11-5 win over the United States in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday at Chase Field.
Padres’ Melvin ponders 6-man rotation, opening day starter
March 13, 2023 GMTThe San Diego Padres are flirting with the idea of beginning the season with a six-man pitching rotation.
Settling on an opening day starter, though, may not be as easy a decision for manager Bob Melvin.
Energy fills UFC Apex in Vegas for Dana White’s Power Slap 1
March 12, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Two-time World Series champion Shane Victorino has been intrigued by the sport of slap fighting since becoming enamored with one of the sport's best strikers, Koa Viernes, known to his fans as “Da Crazy Hawaiian.”
Schwarber’s 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC
March 12, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Kyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Britain 6-2 on Saturday night in the World Baseball Classic opener for both teams.
D-backs, OF Corbin Carroll agree to $111 million, 8-yr deal
March 12, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Outfielder Corbin Carroll and the Arizona Diamondbacks agreed on Saturday to an $111 million, eight-year contract that also has a club option for the 2031 season.
Fernando Tatis Jr. gets 1st hits for Padres since 2021
March 12, 2023 GMTA hit is a hit, even if it's only spring training. For Fernando Tatis Jr., it's been a long time coming.
The San Diego Padres superstar had been 0 for 16 this spring before hitting a smash shot off the glove of Chicago White Sox shortstop Erik Gonzalez for a single in the first inning Saturday at Peoria, Arizona.
Lars Nootbaar brings ‘grind-it-out spirit’ to Japan and WBC
March 11, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Most Japanese couldn't recognize Lars Nootbaar a few weeks ago, before the World Baseball Classic opened. Few could even pronounce his name or spell it in English or Japanese.
He's becoming a household word in Japan, and fans are singing the praises of the St.
Phils pitching prospect Andrew Painter has sprained elbow
March 10, 2023 GMTCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Top Philadelphia Phillies prospect Andrew Painter won't throw for four weeks because of a sprained ligament in his right elbow.
The 19-year-old right-hander's fastball touched 99 mph in his spring training debut on March 1 against Minnesota, and he came into camp the next day and said he felt “tenderness” in his elbow.
Oblique issue could delay start of season for Yankees’ Bader
March 10, 2023 GMTInjuries continue to pile up for the New York Yankees as they get ready to begin their AL East title defense.
Manager Aaron Boone told reporters Friday that outfielder Harrison Bader has an oblique issue.
Trout leads US in WBC at apex of stellar baseball career
March 10, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Mike Trout was asked to be a part of this U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic.
He didn't have to be.
The 31-year-old slugger knew he wanted to join this group ever since he watched the U.S.
US to let MLB stars play for Cuba in World Baseball Classic
March 10, 2023 GMTHAVANA (AP) — The United States will permit Major League Baseball players from Cuba to represent their home country in the World Baseball Classic next year.
The decision announced Dec. 24 in a news release by the Baseball Federation of Cuba (FCB) could be a big step in once again turning Cuba’s national team into heavy hitters on an international stage.
Gurriel, Iglesias agree to minor league deals with Marlins
March 10, 2023 GMTJUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Infielders Yuli Gurriel and José Iglesias agreed to minor league contracts with the Miami Marlins.
The 38-year-old Gurriel won his second World Series with the Astros last year after hitting .242 with 40 doubles, eight home runs and 53 RBIs last year, down from 81 RBIs in 2021.
Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World Classic
March 10, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani doubled and singled for his second straight two-hit game, and Japan overcame a three-run deficit to beat South Korea 13-4 Friday night for its second straight win at the World Baseball Classic.
World Baseball Classic players get artsy with custom cleats
March 10, 2023 GMTWhen Joc Pederson takes the field for Israel in the World Baseball Classic, he’ll be wearing bright silver cleats with blue Stars of David inside each Nike swoosh.
Hitting technology could help baseball’s struggling lineups
March 10, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Tim Anderson wanted to study his swing. After a season hampered by groin and hand injuries, the Chicago White Sox shortstop wanted to build a more fluid approach at the plate.
Retired Pujols believes moving into coaching `will happen’
March 9, 2023 GMTAlbert Pujols is open to transitioning into coaching. Eventually. Just not yet.
The retired slugger popped into the St. Louis Cardinals spring training camp on Thursday to visit with former teammates and while he believes coaching or some other role within Major League Baseball will happen, he's not eager to give a timetable.
Phillies’ Harper says could return by the All-Star break
March 9, 2023 GMTCLEARWATER, Fla. (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper joined his teammates at spring training and hasn't ruled out being back by the All-Star break following Tommy John surgery.
“Things can change either way,” the two-time National League MVP Harper said Thursday.
Rangers slugger Seager thriving in post-shift MLB world
March 9, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Analytics say that Corey Seager was one of the hitters most hurt by infield shifts last season.
Now that the defensive tactic has been restricted, the Texas Rangers slugger is having a huge spring training.
Ohtani leads Japan in World Classic, Bogaerts lifts Dutch
March 9, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a two-run double off the left-field wall, allowed one hit over four innings and got the win, leading Japan over China 8-1 on Thursday night in its opener at the World Baseball Classic.
Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It’s much more than just baseball
March 9, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — He'd paid about $80 for his ticket. He wore a Japan cap above a blue Los Angeles Angels jersey. And as he enthused about the sensation that is Shohei Ohtani, baseball fan Hotaru Shiromizo was talking about far more than sports.
Goldschmidt’s HR highlights U.S. team’s loss to Giants
March 9, 2023 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mark DeRosa finally got to make his managerial debut in the World Baseball Classic.
DeRosa is guiding a United States team that's packed with considerable power as it defends its WBC title from 2017, the last version of the competition due to the pandemic.
All-Star Pérez with different pitch, sings Venezuelan anthem
March 9, 2023 GMTWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — This was a different kind of pitch for All-Star pitcher Martín Pérez, who is playing for his native Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic.
Pérez sang the Venezuelan national anthem before the team played an exhibition game Wednesday night against the Houston Astros.
Soto progresses in Padres camp with optimism for WBC trip
March 9, 2023 GMTJuan Soto ran sprints in the outfield, took some big swings in batting practice and signed a few autographs at the San Diego Padres spring training complex Wednesday after the early workout to test a left calf that kept him in Arizona.
Wisconsin Republican says Brewers stadium funding plan dead
March 9, 2023 GMTMADISON, Wis. (AP) — Wisconsin's top Republican said Wednesday that a plan put forward by Democratic Gov. Tony Evers and the Milwaukee Brewers to spend nearly $300 million in taxpayer money on improvements to the stadium where the team plays was likely dead in the GOP-controlled Legislature.
High-A Hillsboro Hops building $120 million ballpark
March 8, 2023 GMTHILLSBORO, Ore. (AP) — The minor league Hillsboro Hops plan to build a $120 million ballpark near the site of their current stadium.
The new ballpark will largely be privately financed, though a portion of the construction funds will come from a city lodging tax.
Reds can see the future in trio of young pitchers
March 8, 2023 GMTThe Cincinnati Reds brought up their three top pitching prospects last season to revive a starting rotation decimated by cost-cutting.
Right-handers Hunter Greene and Graham Ashcraft, and lefty Nick Lodolo experienced rookie struggles — with stunning flashes of brilliance mixed in — as the rebuilding Reds lost 100 games for the first time in 40 years.
Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani’s return in WBC
March 8, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Everyone in Japan seems to be a fan of Shohei Ohtani, and the buzz even extends to his teammates.
That includes St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar — the first to play for Japan's national team because of ancestry.
Netherlands tops Cuba 4-2; Panama beats Taiwan 12-5 at WBC
March 8, 2023 GMTTAICHUNG, Taiwan (AP) — The 20-team World Baseball Classic got underway after a six-year absence with Panama defeating Taiwan 12-5 for its first win in tournament history and the Netherlands beating Cuba 4-2 as Didi Gregorius drove in the tying run and scored the go-ahead run.
Braves still hopeful Wright has time to be ready for season
March 7, 2023 GMTThe Atlanta Braves have reason to hope right-hander Kyle Wright, the majors' only 20-game winner last season, still has time to be ready for opening day.
If Wright requires more time to prepare for the season, the Braves appear to be developing sufficient depth to fill their rotation.
Clevinger feels vindicated, expects to pitch in next week
March 7, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Chicago White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger said he feels vindicated and is focusing on the season, speaking two days after Major League Baseball announced he will not be disciplined following the investigation of a domestic violence allegation.
MLB Calendar
March 7, 2023 GMTThrough March 11 — Period for renewing contracts of unsigned players on 40-man rosters.
March 8-21 — World Baseball Classic.
March 30 — Opening day, active rosters reduced to 26 players.
Pitcher Roki Sasaki next ‘big thing’ from Japanese baseball
March 7, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — In Japan they call pitcher Roki Sasaki the “Monster of the Reiwa Era," which translates roughly into a “once-in-a-generation superstar."
In simple English, Sasaki is likely to be the next big thing out of Japan following Shohei Ohtani, who debuted five years ago with the Los Angeles Angels.
Red Sox infielder Justin Turner hit in face by pitch
March 7, 2023 GMTFORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday's spring training game against the Detroit Tigers.
The 38-year-old Turner fell to the ground after getting drilled by right-hander Matt Manning.
Turner gets stitches after HBP in face, Judge clubs 1st HR
March 7, 2023 GMTTEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Boston Red Sox infielder Justin Turner needed 16 stitches, but appeared to avoid any broken bones, after he was hit in the face by a pitch during Monday’s game against the Detroit Tigers.
Ohtani hits pair of 3-run HRs for Japan in WBC tuneup
March 7, 2023 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani hit a pair of three-run homers in a prep game for the World Baseball Classic, helping Japan win 8-1 at the Central League's Hanshin Tigers in an exhibition on Monday night.
MLB shift limits raising batter spirits and averages so far
March 6, 2023 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — When Yankees switch-hitter Aaron Hicks batted from the left side last season, he was almost always greeted by an infield shift — a wall of defenders camped in shallow right field.
World Baseball Classic has more stars after 6-year absence
March 6, 2023 GMTNolan Arenado wants the World Baseball Classic to grow into a global event with stature approaching soccer’s World Cup.
“I feel like the hype is a little bit higher this time around than it was in 2017.
Reliever Brad Hand guaranteed $2M in deal with Rockies
March 6, 2023 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Reliever Brad Hand is guaranteed $2 million in his one-year contract with the Colorado Rockies and the three-time All-Star would make $11.5 million over two years if he starts this season in the major leagues and pitches at least 60 games annually.
Braves plan to cut off sale of season tickets before opener
March 6, 2023 GMTATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Braves plan to stop the sale of season tickets to preserve the availability of single-game tickets.
Braves president Derek Schiller says this is the first time in team history season ticket sales have been cut off before the first game.
Argentina men, New Zealand women win at Vancouver Sevens
March 6, 2023 GMTVANCOUVER (AP) — The New Zealand women’s team has assured itself of a place at the 2024 Paris Olympics after beating Australia 19-12 on Sunday in the final of the Vancouver stop on the World Rugby Sevens Series.
Rehabbing Harper to begin revving it up at spring training
March 6, 2023 GMTWearing a tan suit and flanked by two Las Vegas showgirls, Bryce Harper raised a microphone to his mouth with his left hand and issued the command, "Drivers, start your engines!"
MLB says Clevinger won’t face discipline in investigation
March 5, 2023 GMTGLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Major League Baseball said Sunday it will not discipline Chicago White Sox right-hander Mike Clevinger after completing its investigation of domestic abuse allegations.
In a statement, the commissioner’s office said its investigation included interviews of more than 15 people, including Clevinger and a woman who said she is the mother of Clevinger’s child, as well as thousands of electronic communications and other documents.
Bryce Harper to report to Phillies camp on Wednesday
March 5, 2023 GMTLAS VEGAS (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies slugger Bryce Harper says he will report to spring training on Wednesday as he continues recovering from elbow surgery and then determine when he can return full time.
Saturday’s Transactions
March 5, 2023 GMTBASEBALL
Mets newcomer Verlander pitches 3 innings in spring debut
March 5, 2023 GMTJUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Justin Verlander threw both as a National Leaguer and with a pitch clock for the first time in his career Saturday. He said he wished the NL part would have happened earlier.
Oakland A’s calling Vegas home, only this weekend for now
March 5, 2023 GMTThe Oakland Athletics are calling Las Vegas home ... for this weekend.
The A’s sent a split-squad of players to Las Vegas for two games against Cincinnati as part of “Big League Weekend.” The games are being played at Las Vegas Ballpark, the home of Oakland’s Triple-A affiliate, the Aviators.