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Padres reliever Matsui out of WBC for Japan and uncertain for MLB opener because of groin strain

Padres reliever Yuki Matsui’s will not pitch for Japan in the World Baseball Classic

  Feb 26th, 2026
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Bruce Froemming, record-setting major league umpire, dies at age 86

One of the best-known umpires in Major League Baseball history has died

  Feb 26th, 2026
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Cuba says 8 World Baseball Classic delegation members denied US visas

Eight members of Cuba’s delegation were denied visas to the United States for the World […]

  Feb 26th, 2026
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Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo exits spring training game after play at plate

Baltimore Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo has left an exhibition game because of right side abdominal […]

  Feb 26th, 2026
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Tatsuya Imai throws scoreless inning, struck by comebacker in Astros exhibition debut

Japanese right-hander Tatsuya Imai threw a 10-pitch scoreless inning in his spring debut for the […]

  Feb 26th, 2026
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Royals rotation candidate Stephen Kolek sidelined by left oblique strain

Kansas City Royals right-hander Stephen Kolek will be sidelined at least 5 to 7 days, […]

  Feb 26th, 2026
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Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won’t be ready for opener

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team’s exhibition game lineup as […]

  Feb 26th, 2026
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Quite a dinger for Giants newcomer Harrison Bader, leaving an dent on a food truck

Harrison Bader left a mark with his first home run for the San Francisco Giants […]

  Feb 26th, 2026
  Feb 26th, 2026
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New York Yankees to retire CC Sabathia’s No. 52 on Sept. 26

CC Sabathia’s No. 52 will be retired on Sept. 26 by the New York Yankees, […]

  Feb 26th, 2026
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FCC seeks public comment as live sports shift from broadcast TV to streaming

The Federal Communications Commission is seeking public comments on the ongoing shift of live sports […]

  Feb 25th, 2026
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Dodgers’ Roki Sasaki erratic in first spring training outing, gives up 3 runs over 1 1/3 innings

Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Roki Sasaki was hit hard and had a tough time finding […]

  Feb 25th, 2026
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