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Japanese homecomings in spotlight ahead of MLB’s Tokyo Series

It's just two games to start Major League Baseball's 2025 regular season, the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Chicago Cubs at the Tokyo Dome.

By STEPHEN WADE / The Associated Press March 14, 2025

AP photo by Eugene Hoshiko / From left, Los Angeles Dodgers teammates Shohei Ohtani, Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki pose for photographs during a news conference Friday in Tokyo ahead of next week's two-game series against the Chicago Cubs.

Rays withdraw plan to build replacement for Tropicana Field

The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field.

By CURT ANDERSON / The Associated Press March 13, 2025

AP photo by Mike Carlson / Damage to the roof of Tropicana Field, the home of MLB's Tampa Bay Rays, is visible on Oct. 10, the morning after Hurricane Milton passed through St. Petersburg, Fla.

Braves have role in two of MLB’s most intriguing games in 2025

Major League Baseball is going to Tokyo and Tennessee this year. West Sacramento, too. And back to Atlanta for that city's third All-Star Game.

By JAY COHEN / The Associated Press March 13, 2025

AP photo by Erin Hooley / Chicago Cubs third baseman Christopher Morel, right, jokes with Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. after he pretended to tag him out during the top of the first inning on May 21 at Wrigley Field.

Cubs, Dodgers arrive in Tokyo ahead of MLB season opener

Hundreds of fans at Haneda Airport lined up 10 deep in hopes of catching a glimpse of Shohei Ohtani as he arrived Thursday in Tokyo.

By STEPHEN WADE / The Associated Press March 13, 2025

AP photo by Hiro Komae / Fans of Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani wait for the team to arrive at Haneda Airport on Thursday in Tokyo. The Dodgers will play a two-game series against the Chicago Cubs next week in Tokyo to open MLB's 2025 regular season.

Vols improve to 17-0 as Gators, SEC competition await

Tennessee was held to season-lows in runs and hits Tuesday afternoon inside Lindsey Nelson Stadium, but the top-ranked Volunteers had enough defensively to come away with a 4-2 victory over the West Georgia Wolves.

By David Paschall March 11, 2025

Tennessee Athletics photo / Tennessee freshman Chris Newstrom had an RBI single for the top-ranked Volunteers during Tuesday night's 4-2 victory over visiting West Georgia.

Braves’ Ozzie Albies doing things few players his size have done

Ozzie Albies didn’t set out to become one of the all-time power hitters among players his size.

By Ken Sugiura / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) March 11, 2025

Atlanta Braves' Ozzie Albies prepares to tag third base after hitting a two-run home run in the third inning of a baseball game against the New York Mets, Monday, Sept. 30, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Jason Allen)

Dodgers reward manager Dave Roberts with 4-year contract extension that runs through 2029

Dave Roberts has a signed a four-year contract extension to manage the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers through 2029, the team announced Tuesday.

By The Associated Press March 11, 2025

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts smiles at fans as he heads to the dugout prior to a spring training baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Tuesday, March 11, 2025, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Braves’ Marcell Ozuna has Snitbear news, thoughts on pending free agency

We know about the expected returns from injury by star right fielder Ronald Acuña Jr. and strikeout maestro Spencer Strider.

By Ken Sugiura / The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS) March 10, 2025

Atlanta Braves outfielder Marcell Ozuna poses for a portrait during the team's photo day, Feb. 21, 2025 in North Port, Fla. (AP Photo/Stephanie Scarbrough)

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole to have season-ending Tommy John surgery

Yankees ace Gerrit Cole will have season-ending Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Tuesday.

By The Associated Press March 10, 2025

New York Yankees' Gerrit Cole pitches to the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning of a spring training baseball game Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

MLB’s 2025 opener in Japan just a little more than a week way

Shohei Ohtani's bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers, while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs.

By DAVID BRANDT / The Associated Press March 9, 2025

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