Major League Baseball

Skubal to stick with plan, not pitch again in WBC

After mulling changing his plans, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal decided to stick to his original plan and not pitch again in this year's World Baseball Classic.

Sources: Phils giving Luzardo 5-year extension

The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing on an extension worth $135 million, sources said.

Wentz (ACL) latest Braves P to have major injury

Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz will sit out the 2026 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee while attempting to cover first base on Sunday.

Tatis slam propels Dominicans to WBC quarters

Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win.

Rockies' Petit has UCL sprain, out indefinitely

Rockies 6-foot-8 pitching prospect RJ Petit has a sprained UCL ligament in his right elbow and is out indefinitely.

Reds tab Abbott for Opening Day against Red Sox

The Cincinnati Reds will start left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for their season opener at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26.

Baseball Hall to honor former NL president White

Former National League President Bill White will receive the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball's Hall of Fame on July 25.

Sources: Nationals reach deal with RHP Littell

Zack Littell has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nationals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.

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