Major League Baseball

Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved

Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.

Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL

Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.

Giants' Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery

San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.

WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney

MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.

Rays SS Walls (oblique) to start season on IL

Rays shortstop Taylor Walls will open the season on the injured list because of his right oblique, creating the possibility that prospect Carson Williams could make Tampa Bay's opening roster.

Longtime Mets broadcaster Rose plans to retire

Longtime Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday he is planning to retire at the end of the season after spending four decades with the organization.

MLB joins prediction space with Polymarket deal

MLB has named Polymarket as the league's official prediction market exchange and announced an information sharing agreement with the CFTC, the federal body that oversees the growing industry.

Ohtani fans 4, hits 99 mph in spring mound debut

Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani made his spring training pitching debut, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out four over 4⅓ scoreless innings.

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