Sources: Braves' Profar faces 162-game ban, 2nd PED violation  —  Atlanta Braves designated hitter Jurickson Profar is facing a 162-game suspension after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug for the second time in the last year, sources told ESPN on Tuesday.

Team USA World Baseball Classic history: See how Americans have fared  —  On an annual basis, the USA supplies more than 60% of Major League Baseball's talent.  Yet Team USA has won just one of five World Baseball Classics.  —  This time around, it hopes to close the gap through an elite collection of talent.

Johan Rojas Reportedly Tests Positive For Performance-Enhancing Drug  —  Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas has tested positive for a performance-enhancing drug, according to reporter Wilber Sánchez as well as Jon Heyman of The New York Post.  Heyman says Rojas will be appealing the ruling.

Sources: NBC Taps Jason Benetti As Top MLB Announcer  —  Jason Benetti's inspiring journey has already included roles as a top play-by-play announcer for Fox Sports, ESPN, the Tigers, and White Sox.  For his next act, Benetti is landing the choice gig of lead play-by-play announcer …

Tom Seaver's 1969 Mets World Series ring sells for $854,122 at auction  —  Tom Seaver's 1969 World Series ring was sold at auction last weekend for $854,122, according to Dallas-based Heritage Auctions.  —  Seaver, known as “The Franchise” to Mets fans, passed away in 2020 at the age of 75.

Astros still need to clear infield logjam.  An Isaac Paredes trade is the obvious move  —  Share full article  —  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The Houston Astros' infield surplus is untenable.  General manager Dana Brown needs to resolve it by Opening Day, or he will create tension in his clubhouse …

Kris Bubic makes spring debut.  It's a major step in his return to the Royals  —  AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom.  — Bubic returned to Cactus League action, tossing two innings with three strikeouts.  — Royals will give him more reps as he builds toward the regular season.

From tragedy to exile to new life in Minnesota, Bones Hyland embraces the journey  —  Share full article  —  As Bones Hyland snatched the ball off the rim and raced up the court, the numbers were against him.  As his hair fluttered in the jet stream created by his flight path …

Tigers owner Chris Ilitch talks Tarik Skubal, paying CBT tax and more: Q&A  —  Share full article  —  SANTO DOMINGO, D.R. — The Detroit Tigers started their trip to the Dominican Republic on Tuesday, visiting Escuela Aida Cartagena Portalatin, an elementary school in the city's La Zurza sector.

Thomas Frank lined up for instant Premier League return just weeks after Tottenham sacking  — Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)  — Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)  —  CRYSTAL PALACE have added Thomas Frank to their list of potential managers to replace the departing Oliver Glasner.

Mark DeRosa sets USA rotation for WBC with Logan Webb starting G1  —  SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — San Francisco Giants ace Logan Webb will start Game 1 of the World Baseball Classic for Team USA when it takes on Brazil in pool play Friday, manager Mark DeRosa announced Monday afternoon.