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Veteran right-hander Nathan Eovaldi, who posted a career-best 1.73 ERA in 22 starts in 2025, will again be the Opening Day starter for the Rangers.

Wilyer Abreu hit a go-ahead, three-run shot in the sixth as Venezuela rallied to stun defending champion Japan and advance to the World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Italy continued its charmed run through the World Baseball Classic, earning a spot in the semifinals after dispatching Puerto Rico 8-6.

Cubs outfielder Seiya Suzuki exited Japan's World Baseball Classic quarterfinal loss to Venezuela because of right knee discomfort.

Athletics catcher Shea Langeliers homered in all three of his three plate appearances in a spring training game Saturday against the Royals.

Los Angeles Angels right-hander Robert Stephenson has another elbow injury and the reliever will be examined by orthopedist Dr. Keith Meister.

Clayton Kershaw will not be on the United States roster for the World Baseball Classic semifinals, with the retired pitcher being replaced by reliever Jeff Hoffman.

The United States booked its spot in the WBC semifinals with a 5-3 victory against Canada, joining the Dominican Republic team that mercy-ruled Korea in a 10-0 win in seven innings.

Austin Wells hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning against South Korea that ended the 10-0 game under a World Baseball Classic rout rule.

Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo says catcher Gabriel Moreno was a late scratch against the Royals because of right forearm tightness and was set for further testing.