Major League Baseball

U.S. plates 15 in big win vs. Brazil to open WBC

Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBI to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener Friday night.

Lucas Ramirez hits 2 HRs with dad Manny watching

Manny Ramirez hit 555 home runs in his 19-year major league career. On Friday night, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit two homers for Brazil against the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.

Lugo, Díaz pitch Puerto Rico to WBC opening win

Seth Lugo helped Puerto Rico to a 5-0 win over Colombia in their Group A opener Friday at the World Baseball Classic. The right-hander pitched four-plus innings of three-hit ball, and Edwin Diaz worked the ninth.

Astros' Peña 'very uncertain' over finger's healing

Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his uncertainty over a timeline to return from a broken finger, saying his goal is to be ready for Opening Day.

Ohtani hits grand slam as Japan cruises in WBC

Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic.

Angels prez Carpino retiring, replaced by Jolly

John Carpino is retiring as president of the Angels, ending a 23-year run spent mostly as a liaison to owner Arte Moreno. Longtime Angels executive Molly Jolly will replace Carpino next month.

Reds ace Greene to have MRI on stiff right elbow

Right-hander Hunter Greene has left the Cincinnati Reds' spring training camp due to right elbow stiffness.

Ex-Pirates star McCutchen signs with Rangers

The Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract.

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