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White Sox Catcher Kyle Teel Sidelined 4-6 Weeks After Italy's 8-6 WBC Victory
Kyle Teel suffered a right hamstring strain during Italy's 8-6 upset of Team USA and is expected to miss four to six weeks of action.
Corbin Carroll Debut: D-backs Star Goes Hitless in 13-3 Loss to Athletics
Corbin Carroll made his spring training debut on Wednesday, serving as the designated hitter just weeks after undergoing surgery on his right hand.
Josh Hader to Open Season on IL; Bryan Abreu Named Astros Closer
Houston Astros closer Josh Hader will begin the year on the injured list with biceps inflammation, leaving Bryan Abreu to handle ninth-inning duties.
Francisco Lindor Returns to Field After Feb. 11 Left Hamate Surgery
New York Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor played four innings Tuesday and is 100% optimistic for the March 26 opener against Pittsburgh.
Italy Stuns Team USA 8-6 in Major World Baseball Classic Upset
Italy secured an 8-6 victory over Team USA on Tuesday night, marking one of the largest upsets in the 20-year history of the World Baseball Classic.
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Randy Arozarena Slams Cal Raleigh After Handshake Snub in USA’s 5-3 Win Over Mexico
Team USA defeated Mexico 5-3 behind home runs from Aaron Judge and Roman Anthony, but a handshake snub sparked a Randy Arozarena Cal Raleigh confrontation.
Hunter Greene Surgery Scheduled for Wednesday; Reds Ace Sidelined Until July
Cincinnati Reds right-hander Hunter Greene will undergo an arthroscopic procedure to remove bone chips from his right elbow on Wednesday.
Murakami Grand Slam Caps Japan's 9-0 WBC Rout of the Czech Republic
Japan secured a 9-0 victory over the Czech Republic behind a nine-run eighth inning featuring a Munetaka Murakami grand slam.