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GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Japanese phenom Roki Sasaki has revealed that he is married, something that even caught Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts by surprise.

TAMPA. Fla. (AP) — The New York Yankees dropped their ban on beards Friday, 49 years after it was imposed by owner George Steinbrenner, in a move aimed to improve player recruitment as the team tries to win its first World Series title since 2009.

LAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Detroit Tigers outfielder Akil Baddoo had surgery to repair a broken bone in his right hand and will miss the start of the regular season. Manager A.J.

TAIPEI, Taiwan (AP) — South Africa pulled off a hidden ball trick for an inning-ending out against Nicaragua in the opening game of World Baseball Classic qualifying. Nicaragua went on to win the game 2-1 in 10 innings Friday.

BANÍ, Dominican Republic (AP) — There was little sleep in the days leading up to Jan. 15. Dozens of teenage baseball players across the Dominican Republic lay in bed, unable to close their eyes.

Major League Baseball is convinced an international draft would cut down on corruption among Latin American signings , a framework the players’ association has long opposed.

ESPN's coverage of Major League Baseball games — at least in its current form — will conclude at the end of the 2025 season.

PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Pirates agreed to terms Thursday with veteran left-hander Andrew Heaney on a one-year deal. The agreement is worth $5.25 million and is pending Heaney passing a physical. The 33-year-old Heaney is 51-62 with a 4.

Details of Jason Heyward’s $1 million, one-year contract with the San Diego Padres: 2025 base salary: $1 million Performance bonuses: Plus: $50,000 each for 200, 250, 300, 350 and 400 plate appearances ___ AP MLB: https://apnews.

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Bobby Miller was hit in the head by a line drive on Thursday during the team's spring training against the Chicago Cubs, but was able to walk off the field.