Major League Baseball

Venezuela outduels USA to capture 1st WBC title

Venezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from Bryce Harper's tying home run in the eighth inning to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez's go-ahead double in the ninth.

Cubs' Suzuki has minor knee sprain; IL stint TBD

The Cubs say Seiya Suzuki suffered a minor ligament sprain in his right knee during the WBC and will be evaluated this week before they determine whether he will go on the injured list.

Ohtani set for spring training pitching debut Wed.

Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his first pitching appearance in spring training Wednesday for the Dodgers against the Giants.

Reports: Kahnle, Red Sox reach minor league deal

Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports.

Cole set for 1st spring outing since TJ surgery

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is set for his spring training debut in the latest step in the New York right-hander's recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.

Phils' Rojas suspended 80 games for PED violation

Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday after a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.

White Sox RHP Vasil to have Tommy John surgery

After leaving a spring training start Saturday with elbow soreness, the White Sox said RHP Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery.

Japan manager Ibata to step down after WBC loss

National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata said he will step down after Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Miami in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

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