Tigers' Skubal making just 1 start for U.S. in WBC

Two-time defending AL Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal of the Tigers said that he'll make just one start for the United States in the World Baseball Classic.

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Guardians agree to minors deal with 1B Hoskins

The Guardians have agreed to a minor league deal with first baseman Rhys Hoskins.

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Yankees' Judge slugs 2 HRs, 'excited' about WBC

Yankees slugger Aaron Judge hit two homers in his spring debut Saturday as he gears up for next month's World Baseball Classic with Team USA.

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Pads' Matsui suffers groin injury; WBC status iffy

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness.

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Pawol, MLB's 1st woman ump, not among job fills

Tom Hanahan and Brian Walsh were promoted Friday to replace two retiring umps. Jen Pawol, MLB's first woman ump, will work spring training for the third straight year.

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Lakers add Dodgers executive Rosen to front office

Longtime Los Angeles Dodgers executive Lon Rosen is moving into the Los Angeles Lakers' front office in the latest significant change for the 17-time NBA champion organization following its sale last year.

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Amazin'! Mets to hold Bobby V disguise giveaway

- That won't necessarily be Bobby Valentine behind the sunglasses and fake mustache at Citi Field this summer.

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Kwan gets look in CF as Guardians shuffle outfield

Steven Kwan will get a look in centerfield during spring training as Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt assesses the best possible outfield combination.

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Braves to start without Schwellenbach, Waldrep

Braves pitchers Spencer Schwellenbach and Hurston Waldrep are both dealing with elbow issues, but manager Welt Weiss said he hopes both will pitch this season.

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Twins' Lopez ends session early due to sore elbow

Pablo Lopez threw two-plus innings before shutting things down and now will undergo imaging on his elbow, Twins manager Derek Shelton said.

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Sasaki working on 3rd pitch to improve as starter

The Dodgers' Roki Sasaki is working on adding a third pitch to find success as a starting pitcher.

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Diaz: Returning to WBC after injury 'easy decision'

Edwin Diaz said it was an 'easy decision' to play in the World Baseball Classic despite suffering a knee injury in the 2023 event.

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Marlins waste no time, tab Alcántara for opener

The Marlins have named ace Sandy Alcántara the team's Opening Day starter for a franchise-record sixth time.

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Sources: Cubs, RHP Miller agree to 2-year deal

The Cubs have reached an agreement on a two-year deal with rehabbing free agent pitcher Shelby Miller, sources confirmed to ESPN.

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Correa: Bad Bunny offered to pay WBC insurance

Carlos Correa said that music superstar Bad Bunny offered to pay his World Baseball Classic insurance to allow the Astros infielder to play for Puerto Rico.

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Yanks' injured Schlittler to miss bullpen sessions

Yankees pitcher Cam Schlittler is dealing with back issues, causing him to skip some bullpen sessions, but he expects to be ready for Opening Day.

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Pistons' Cunningham buys stake in MLB's Rangers

Pistons All-Star Cade Cunningham has purchased a minority ownership stake in his hometown MLB team, the Texas Rangers, he told ESPN.

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Astros' Hader behind schedule after biceps issue

Astros All-Star reliever Josh Hader was able to resume throwing Wednesday but told reporters he isn't sure if he'll be ready for Opening Day after dealing with biceps tendinitis.

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Royals' Bubic wins arbitration; Jays' Lauer loses

Kris Bubic won his arbitration case against the Royals and will make $5.15M, while fellow left-hander Eric Lauer lost his hearing to the Blue Jays and gets $4.4M.

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Rockies' Bryant to 60-day IL as back issues persist

Kris Bryant, who has played just 48 games over the past two seasons, has been placed on the 60-day injured list by the Rockies as spring training begins.

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