Major League Baseball

Venezuela KO's defending champ Japan from WBC

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth, and Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan to advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Italy tops P.R., rides magical WBC run into semis

Italy continued its charmed run through the World Baseball Classic, earning a spot in the semifinals after dispatching Puerto Rico 8-6.

Cubs' Suzuki (knee) exits Japan's WBC defeat

Chicago Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal matchup against Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.

Langeliers homers 3 times in spring training game

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game Saturday against the Royals.

U.S. tops Canada, advances to showdown vs. D.R.

The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.

Wells hits 3-run HR as D.R. routs South Korea

Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.

U.S. swaps Kershaw with Hoffman for WBC semis

Clayton Kershaw will not be on the United States roster for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, with the retired pitcher being replaced by reliever Jeff Hoffman.

Angels' Stephenson out with another elbow injury

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson has another elbow injury and the reliever will be examined by orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister.

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