Major League Baseball

Closer Miller available for Team USA in WBC final

All-Star closer Mason Miller will be available for Team USA in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic vs. Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.

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.

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.

Guardians 3B Ramírez (shoulder) day-to-day

Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez appears to have avoided major injury and is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics because of a sore left shoulder, manager Stephen Vogt said Monday.

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