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Sho-time in Tokyo: Ohtani, Dodgers prepare to open MLB season vs. Cubs on Tuesday

Sho-time in Tokyo: Ohtani, Dodgers prepare to open MLB season vs. Cubs on Tuesday

TOKYO (AP) — The Major League Baseball season kicks off Tuesday night at the Tokyo Dome when Shohei Ohtani and the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers face the Chicago Cubs.
Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness

Dodgers star Mookie Betts won't play in 2 regular season games vs. Cubs in Tokyo because of illness

TOKYO (AP) — Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts will not play in the two-game Tokyo Series against the Chicago Cubs because of an illness that's lingered for the past week.

Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the White Sox

GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the Chicago White Sox. Gallo went 2 for 20 in nine Cactus League games with Chicago in spring training, striking out 11 times.

Yankees RHP Clarke Schmidt scratched from spring training start because of shoulder soreness

New York Yankees right-hander Clarke Schmidt has been scratched from his Grapefruit League start against Toronto on Monday. Schmidt is dealing with some shoulder soreness, manager Aaron Boone told reporters in Florida.
Berrios pitches six strong innings to lead Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2

Berrios pitches six strong innings to lead Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2

DUNEDIN — Jose Berrios pitched six strong innings to lead the Toronto Blue Jays past the Atlanta Braves 6-2 in exhibition baseball action Sunday. Berrios (1-0) allowed four hits. no walks and no runs while fanning seven to secure the win.

Twins infielder Royce Lewis leaves spring game with hamstring injury

FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) — Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis left Sunday's Grapefruit League game against Boston with a leg injury. Lewis got hurt running up the line after he bounced to third leading off the second inning.

Framber Valdez to make 4th consecutive start on opening day for the Astros

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. (AP) — Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again. Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27.
Yamamoto is ready to emerge as a star for the Dodgers, starting with their opener in Japan

Yamamoto is ready to emerge as a star for the Dodgers, starting with their opener in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — Yoshinobu Yamamoto knows what it's like to travel across the world to take the mound for his first start of the Major League Baseball season. It's safe to say the first attempt didn't go very well.
MLB preview: Ohtani and Co. hope to make Dodgers first repeat champs since '98-'00 Yankees

MLB preview: Ohtani and Co. hope to make Dodgers first repeat champs since '98-'00 Yankees

Shohei Ohtani will be in the batter's box for the season's first pitch Tuesday, arriving at the Tokyo Dome coronated a World Series champion .
The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers

The best team in the National League? For two days in Japan, it's looked like the Hanshin Tigers

TOKYO (AP) — For two days in Japan, it's the Hanshin Tigers who have have looked like the class of the National League.
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