Major League Baseball

Astros' Peña injures finger; WBC status unclear

Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña will see a hand specialist for an injury to his right ring finger, making his availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear.

Kershaw cheered by Rockies fans in debut for USA

Clayton Kershaw's first appearance for Team USA saw him receive a standing ovation from a Colorado crowd he had spent years haunting as a Dodger. "If that was the last time on the mound, it was worth it for sure," he said after the Wednesday exhibition.

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.

Reports: Ex-Pirates star McCutchen joins Rangers

The Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday, according to multiple reports.

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.

U.S. listed as WBC favorite with Japan in chase

The United States is a -110 favorite to win the World Baseball Classic, followed by reigning champion Japan at +350 and the Dominican Republic at +400.

Vertigo symptoms delay McLean's arrival for WBC

Mets pitcher Nolan McLean, whose arrival to camp ahead of the WBC has been delayed due to vertigo-like symptoms, is confident he'll join Team USA later this week.

Reports: Phillies' Rojas to fight possible drug ban

The Phillies' Johan Rojas is contesting a possible 80-game suspension after allegedly testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance, according to multiple reports.

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