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Shohei Ohtani homer leads Dodgers past Braves, secures record 8-0 start

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Shohei Ohtani homer leads Dodgers past Braves, secures record 8-0 start

April 3 (UPI) -- Shohei Ohtani came to the plate in the ninth inning and pummeled the first pitch he saw, hammering the changeup to left center field to lead the Los Angeles Dodgers to a walk-off win over the Atlanta Braves.

Boston Red Sox sign rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell to $60M extension

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Boston Red Sox sign rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell to $60M extension

April 2 (UPI) -- The Boston Red Sox signed rookie second baseman Kristian Campbell to an eight-year contract extension, the team announced Wednesday.

Dodgers tie Babe Ruth's 1933 Yankees for best start for reigning champion

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Dodgers tie Babe Ruth's 1933 Yankees for best start for reigning champion

April 2 (UPI) -- The Los Angeles Dodgers continued their hot opening to the 2025 campaign by improving to 7-0, tying the 1933 New York Yankees for the best start to a season for a reigning champion.

All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn retires from MLB

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All-Star pitcher Lance Lynn retires from MLB

April 1 (UPI) -- Veteran pitcher Lance Lynn, a two-time All-Star and World Series winner who spent the majority of his career with the St. Louis Cardinals, will retire after 13 seasons, he announced Tuesday.

Reds' Elly De La Cruz 'torpedoes' Rangers with 2 homers, 7 RBIs

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Reds' Elly De La Cruz 'torpedoes' Rangers with 2 homers, 7 RBIs

April 1 (UPI) -- Elly De La Cruz became the latest MLB star to put the torpedo bat to good use, swatting two home runs and collecting seven RBIs in a lopsided Cincinnati Reds win over the Texas Rangers.

Boston Red Sox, pitcher Garrett Crochet agree to $170M extension

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Boston Red Sox, pitcher Garrett Crochet agree to $170M extension

April 1 (UPI) -- The Boston Red Sox agreed to a six-year, $170 million contract extension with pitcher Garrett Crochet.

Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh Pirates in first walk-off win of 2025

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Miami Marlins beat Pittsburgh Pirates in first walk-off win of 2025

MIAMI, March 27 (UPI) -- Kyle Stowers clobbered a high fastball, ripping the pitch into right field to plate the first walk-off win of the 2025 MLB season while leading the Miami Marlins past the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday in Miami.

Cam Smith's family join Houston Astros for emotional opening day roster announcement

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Cam Smith's family join Houston Astros for emotional opening day roster announcement

March 26 (UPI) -- Cam Smith broke down into tears as his family walked in the clubhouse to tell him he made the Houston Astros' opening day roster.

World Series champion Bobby Jenks, battling cancer, announces final autograph session

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World Series champion Bobby Jenks, battling cancer, announces final autograph session

March 20 (UPI) -- Former Chicago White Sox World Series champion Bobby Jenks, battling stomach cancer, announced Thursday that he is holding a final autograph signing event to raise money for medical bills.

Atlanta Braves sign outfielder Alex Verdugo to one-year deal

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Atlanta Braves sign outfielder Alex Verdugo to one-year deal

March 20 (UPI) -- The Atlanta Braves signed outfielder Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract, the team announced Thursday. He was optioned to the Braves' Triple-A affiliate, the Gwinnett Stripers.

Defense Department: Jackie Robinson military history article was 'mistakenly removed'

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Defense Department: Jackie Robinson military history article was 'mistakenly removed'

March 19 (UPI) -- An article about baseball icon Jackie Robinson's military history was "mistakenly removed" from the Department of Defense website due to search terms used to scrub diversity, equity and inclusion terms, officials said.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani launches first homer of 2025

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani launches first homer of 2025

March 19 (UPI) -- Shohei Ohtani connected with a 99-mph fastball, smashing his bat into spinning seams for his first home run of 2025 against the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome.

Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts out for MLB season openers

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Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts out for MLB season openers

March 17 (UPI) -- All-Star shortstop will miss the MLB's season-opening Tokyo Series because of a lingering illness, Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts announced.

Tampa Bay Rays cancel new stadium plans

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Tampa Bay Rays cancel new stadium plans

March 13 (UPI) -- The Tampa Bay Rays canceled plans to build a new ballpark and development project, citing impact damage from Hurricane Milton and Hurricane Helene, the MLB franchise announced Thursday.

Oakland Athletics, right fielder Lawrence Butler agree to $65.5M extension

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Oakland Athletics, right fielder Lawrence Butler agree to $65.5M extension

March 7 (UPI) -- Right fielder Lawrence Butler agreed to a seven-year, $65.5 million contract extension with the Oakland Athletics.

Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. asked for under $600M in extension talks

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Toronto Blue Jays' Vladimir Guerrero Jr. asked for under $600M in extension talks

March 7 (UPI) -- All-Star first baseman Vladimir Guerrero Jr. requested less than $600 million during extension talks this off-season with the Toronto Blue Jays, he revealed during a recent interview.

Bryce Harper OK with position switch if Philadelphia Phillies find another slugger

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Bryce Harper OK with position switch if Philadelphia Phillies find another slugger

March 6 (UPI) -- Bryce Harper told the Philadelphia Phillies he would approve of a position switch back into the outfield if the team acquires another slugger to play first base.

Los Angeles Dodgers' Roki Sasaki singes Cincinnati Reds in spring debut

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Los Angeles Dodgers' Roki Sasaki singes Cincinnati Reds in spring debut

March 5 (UPI) -- Roki Sasaki rolled 99-mph fastballs off his fingers, while mixing in splitters and sliders to keep Cincinnati Reds batters baffled in his Los Angeles Dodgers spring training debut in Phoenix.

Luka Doncic nets first Lakers triple-double vs. former Mavericks teammates

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Luka Doncic nets first Lakers triple-double vs. former Mavericks teammates

Feb. 26 (UPI) -- Luka Doncic stared down the Dallas Mavericks bench, looking at several former teammates, epitomizing an emotional matchup while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to victory with his first triple-double for the franchise.

New York Mets trade for Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario

MLB // 2 months ago

New York Mets trade for Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario

Feb. 25 (UPI) -- The New York Mets added some depth to their injury-riddled roster by trading for Chicago Cubs outfielder Alexander Canario.

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