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Tommy Kahnle Red Sox Deal: Righty Lands Minor League Contract with $1.5M Salary
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Boston Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract that includes a $1.5 million salary if he joins the 40-man roster.
Shohei Ohtani Pitching Debut Scheduled for Wednesday Against San Francisco Giants
Shohei Ohtani is set to throw three to four innings in his first spring training pitching appearance for the Dodgers this Wednesday.
United States Favored Over Venezuela in World Baseball Classic Final
The World Baseball Classic final is officially set, with oddsmakers installing Team USA as the favorite to defeat Venezuela for the championship title.
Gerrit Cole Set for One-Inning Start Wednesday Against Red Sox in Tampa
New York Yankees right-hander Gerrit Cole will pitch one inning on Wednesday at Steinbrenner Field, marking his first game action since Tommy John surgery.
Seiya Suzuki Suffers Right Knee Strain in Japan’s 8-5 Loss to Venezuela
Seiya Suzuki sustained a minor ligament strain in his right knee during a first-inning slide in Japan's 8-5 WBC loss to Venezuela.
Mason Miller Available for Team USA in WBC Championship vs Venezuela
All-Star closer Mason Miller is cleared for the WBC final after recording 10 strikeouts in four innings of tournament work.
World Baseball Classic Final: USA Meets Venezuela After 4-2 Semifinal Results
Venezuela enters the World Baseball Classic final following a 4-2 victory over Italy, while Team USA advanced by defeating the Dominican Republic.
Hirokazu Ibata to Step Down Following Japan’s 8-5 WBC Loss to Venezuela
Manager Hirokazu Ibata confirmed his intention to resign after Japan suffered an 8-5 quarterfinal defeat against Venezuela in Miami.
Venezuela Rallies Past Italy to Secure Country’s First WBC Final Berth
Venezuela overcame an early deficit against Team Italy to clinch a spot in the World Baseball Classic championship game against the United States.