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.

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.

Braves: Sans Profar, 'someone's gonna step up'

Braves manager Walt Weiss says he's disappointed following Jurickson Profar's suspension, but remains confident "someone's gonna step up" in the outfielder's absence.

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