Major League Baseball

Mazeroski, known for 1960 WS walk-off HR, dies

Bill Mazeroski, the Hall of Fame second baseman who won eight Gold Glove awards for his steady work in the field and the hearts of countless Pirates fans for his historic walk-off home run in Game 7 of the 1960 World Series, has died at the age of 89.

Twins ace López set for season-ending TJ surgery

Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez will have season-ending Tommy John elbow surgery, expected once the Twins discovered their ace's torn ulnar collateral ligament.

Yanks' Cole at 96.9 mph in 1st session vs. hitters

Gerrit Cole reached 96.9 mph in his first session against hitters since the New York Yankees ace had Tommy John elbow surgery last March.

Alonso blasts first homer with O's in spring debut

Pete Alonso said he was "happy to break the seal" on his stint in Baltimore by homering over the left-center-field fence in his spring training debut Friday.

Pads' Matsui suffers groin injury; WBC status iffy

San Diego Padres reliever Yuki Matsui's status for Japan in the World Baseball Classic could be in doubt after the left-hander ended a batting practice session early due to left groin tightness.

White Sox's Murakami has 2 hits, 2 RBIs in debut

Munetaka Murakami was a late arrival for his first spring training game with the Chicago White Sox.

Pawol, MLB's 1st woman ump, not among job fills

Tom Hanahan and Brian Walsh were promoted Friday to replace two retiring umps. Jen Pawol, MLB's first woman ump, will work spring training for the third straight year.

MLBPA's Meyer 'passionate' in backing players

New MLBPA interim executive director Bruce Meyer says he is dedicated to "protecting and advancing player rights" ahead of negotiations with the league on a new CBA.

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