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Red Sox expect Turner back for Opening Day
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Sunday, 12 March 2023 15:45 Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora expects his new third baseman, Justin Turner, back before Opening Day after a frightening scene when the former Dodger was hit in the face by a pitch during a spring training game last week."Just add a little more [recovery time] and take it day by day," Cora told reporters Sunday. "We got plenty of…
Ohtani hits 1st HR of WBC as Japan stays perfect
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Sunday, 12 March 2023 13:52 TOKYO -- Shohei Ohtani hit a 448-foot, three-run home run in the first inning that landed just below his image on a video advertising board and had four RBIs to lead Japan over Australia 7-1 Sunday night at the World Baseball Classic.Japan, already assured of advancement, won its group with a 4-0 record and will play a quarterfinal on Wednesday…
Cards rookie Walker hurt on slide, leaves game
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Saturday, 11 March 2023 17:31 St. Louis Cardinals rookie outfielder Jordan Walker, one of the sensations of spring training, left Saturday's game against the Houston Astros with a strained right shoulder suffered on a slide at second base in the first inning.But manager Oliver Marmol said he was not "overly concerned. Day-to-day."Marmol said he hadn't intended to play Walker on Sunday anyway and that Monday…
Padres' Tatis ends slump with 1st two spring hits
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Saturday, 11 March 2023 16:53 A hit is a hit, even if it's only spring training. For San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr., it has been a long time coming.Tatis had been 0-for-16 this spring before hitting a smash shot off the glove of Chicago White Sox shortstop Erik Gonzalez for a single in the first inning Saturday at Peoria, Arizona. The hit came…
Sasaki shines as Japan rolls into WBC quarters
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Saturday, 11 March 2023 07:08 TOKYO -- Shohei Ohtani had another RBI double, 21-year-old right-hander Roki Sasaki reached 100 mph 21 times in 66 pitches and Japan beat the Czech Republic 10-2 on Saturday night to clinch a quarterfinal berth in the World Baseball Classic.Shugo Maki hit his second home run of the tournament and new Boston Red Sox outfielder Masataka Yoshida had three RBIs,…
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Friday, 10 March 2023 18:21
J. Alou, two-time World Series champ, dies at 80
Friday, 10 March 2023 15:29
Team USA's DeRosa: Staff lacks top pitchers
Friday, 10 March 2023 14:23
Rangers' deGrom to throw Sat., may start Mon.
Friday, 10 March 2023 14:23
Yanks' Bader (oblique) in doubt for Opening Day
Friday, 10 March 2023 14:35
Having more fun: Puerto Rico WBC fans set mark
Friday, 10 March 2023 11:10
Marlins add Gurriel, Iglesias as infield options
Friday, 10 March 2023 08:55
Phils' Painter has UCL sprain, shut down 4 weeks
Friday, 10 March 2023 09:08
Ohtani keeps raking as Japan wins again at WBC
Friday, 10 March 2023 04:07
Passan: How MLB survived its darkest moment -- and is now a whole new ballgame
Thursday, 09 March 2023 19:20
Greene named Opening Day starter for Reds
Thursday, 09 March 2023 17:19
Padres RHP Wacha 'in a great spot' after debut
Thursday, 09 March 2023 15:27
Retired Pujols open to coaching role in future
Thursday, 09 March 2023 11:59
Harper won't rush, eyes All-Star break for return
Thursday, 09 March 2023 09:51
Rodon headed to IL in latest hit to Yanks rotation
Thursday, 09 March 2023 07:48
The Czech Republic players (mostly) have day jobs
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 19:01
Padres hope injured Soto cleared to play in WBC
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 19:04
DeRosa sought Coach K's advice ahead of WBC
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 19:29
High note: Rangers' Perez sings Venezuela anthem
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 11:47
A look at the uniforms for the World Baseball Classic
Wednesday, 08 March 2023 07:21