Rising to the occasion, Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run HR in return to Japan against Yomiuri Giants  —  TOKYO — Japanese star Shohei Ohtani showed off some prodigious power in his return to the Tokyo Dome on Saturday night.  —  In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants …

Rangers' Jon Gray fractures right wrist after being hit by line drive, manager Bruce Bochy says  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — Texas Rangers pitcher Jon Gray fractured his right wrist when he was hit by a line drive in a spring training game against Colorado, manager Bruce Bochy told reporters.

Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez expected to miss four weeks after straining left oblique  —  Miami Marlins outfielder Jesús Sánchez is expected to miss four weeks after straining his left oblique.  —  The 27-year-old Sánchez was injured Thursday in a spring training game against Houston.

White Sox release slugger Joey Gallo after spring struggles  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Joey Gallo has been released by the Chicago White Sox after the veteran slugger struggled in nine Cactus League games with the team.  —  The White Sox announced the move Sunday.  The first baseman/outfielder was in camp on a minor league contract.

Dodgers' Mookie Betts still struggling with illness, status for opening day in doubt  —  Los Angeles Dodgers shortstop Mookie Betts is still struggling to recover from an illness, with manager Dave Roberts pessimistic that the eight-time All-Star will be ready for opening day against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday in Japan.

Phillies' bullpen picture becoming clearer with 6 more spring cuts  —  The composition of the Phillies' season-opening bullpen became clearer on Saturday when they removed six more pitchers from their spring training roster.  —  Left-hander Nick Vespi and righties Koyo Aoyagi, Jose Cuas …

Alex Cora on Rafael Devers' position quandary: ‘Time will help us.’ Plus, Wilyer Abreu cleared to play  —  JUPITER, Fla. — A day after Rafael Devers said he's willing to serve as the team's designated hitter, Boston Red Sox manager Alex Cora was not ready to announce where Devers will play this season.

Why Detroit Tigers are trying Spencer Torkelson in right field  —  CLEARWATER, Fla. - Spencer Torkelson will do anything to make the Detroit Tigers roster and help the team win, even if that means trying a new position.  —  Torkelson, who has only played first base in the Major Leagues, is about to see some action in the outfield.

Detroit Tigers center fielder Parker Meadows ruled out for Opening Day with nerve injury  —  The Detroit Tigers will be without their center fielder and leadoff hitter for Opening Day.  —  Parker Meadows — a key player who sparked last year's 31-11 run to the postseason …

Rays pick up 2026 team option on Yandy Díaz, add vesting option for 2027  —  PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have picked up their $12 million team option on Yandy Díaz for the 2026 season.  —  The Rays announced Friday that they had added a vesting option for 2027, pending 2026 performance thresholds.

Cincinnati Reds Spencer Steer: Opening Day lineup ‘still a possibility’  —  GOODYEAR, Arizona - Spencer Steer is swinging a bat, feeling no pain in that pesky right shoulder and, yes, keeping his mind on being in the Opening Day lineup and avoiding the injured list.

Tampa Bay Rays withdraw from planned $1.3 billion ballpark in St. Petersburg, citing storms, delays  —  The Tampa Bay Rays withdrew Thursday from a $1.3 billion project to construct a new ballpark adjacent to Tropicana Field, citing a hurricane and delays that likely drove up the proposal's cost.