Shohei Ohtani throws first bullpen of Spring as Dodgers embrace ‘World Series or bust’  —  PHOENIX − The fans lined up in the early morning Saturday, rushed through the gates the moment they opened, and then camped out to secure the best seats possible for the most heralded bullpen session of the spring.

Former World Series closer Bobby Jenks battling stomach cancer  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Bobby Jenks always has been a bigger than life character, both physically and as a Major League Baseball presence over seven seasons.  —  Babe Ruthian, with a better fastball.

Arizona Diamondbacks in agreement with late-inning reliever: Source  —  The Diamondbacks are in agreement with right-hander Kendall Graveman on a one-year, $1.35 million contract, a deal that adds another proven late-inning option to their bullpen.  —  The deal, which has a base salary …

Why the Phillies are eyeing more positional flexibility for Realmuto, Schwarber, others  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. — The day's formal workout for Phillies pitchers and catchers had been finished for about 20 minutes, but the action continued Friday afternoon on the half field adjacent to BayCare Ballpark.

Mets' Edwin Diaz wants in on 2026 WBC — if team is OK with it  —  PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — Edwin Diaz is both a patriot and a conscientious employee, so when it comes to the next World Baseball Classic — 2026, right around this time — his desires are clear.  —  Yes, he wants to represent Puerto Rico again.

Ichiro Suzuki to donate personal collection to Hall of Fame  —  Ichiro Suzuki plans to do more than just be inducted into the Hall of Fame this July.  He also intends to donate his entire personal collection to the museum in Cooperstown, New York.  —  Former National Baseball Hall of Fame …

Sources: Alex Bregman lands free agent deal with Red Sox  —  Free agent Alex Bregman has a new home after agreeing to a three-year, $120 million deal with the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday night, sources told ESPN's Jesse Rogers.  —  The $40 million annual salary is more than $10 million per year …

Red Sox starter ‘behind’ with patellar tendon soreness, another sidelined for couple days  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Red Sox starting pitcher Kutter Crawford has been dealing with right patellar tendon soreness that dates back to last season.  —  Starter Brayan Bello, meanwhile …

Free agent Pivetta joining Padres on 4-year, $55M contract (sources)  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — The Padres arrived at the Peoria Sports Complex for the start of Spring Training on Wednesday, still searching for clarity in their starting rotation.  —  Didn't take long to find it.

Yankees' Marcus Stroman not at camp for first two workouts  —  TAMPA, Fla. — New York Yankees right-hander Marcus Stroman, the subject of trade rumors in recent months and currently the odd man out of the team's rotation, did not participate in the first two spring training workouts.

Stake in N.Y. Giants going on the market  —  The Giants are looking to sell up to 10 percent of the team, sources say, a process likely to set a new high-water mark for an NFL team valuation.  The century-old club, one of the most valuable sports teams in the world, has hired Moelis & Co. as its banker.

Bulls have no urgent plans to make front-office changes  —  It's not the news Bulls fans want to hear to start All-Star Weekend, but it shouldn't come as much of a surprise.  —  A Bulls source told the Sun-Times on Thursday that there were no plans to sack vice president Arturas Karnisovas …