Dodgers' Betts dealing with illness in Japan, Roberts hopeful he'll be ready for opening day

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday. Roberts said he's still hopeful that the ...

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Dodgers' Betts to miss Japan games with illness

Shortstop Mookie Betts will miss the Los Angeles Dodgers' two exhibition games in Japan because of an illness, manager Dave Roberts said Saturday.

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Mookie Betts to sit for exhibitions in Japan, Dodgers will re-evaluate for Tokyo Series

Mookie Betts will be re-evaluated during the team's off-day on Monday, and is questionable to be in the lineup for the club's two regular-season-opening games at the Tokyo Dome.

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Nearing end of short spring, Dodgers, Cubs make final preparations for season opener in Japan

Shohei Ohtani’s bat is ready for the Los Angeles Dodgers while Shota Imanaga has looked good on the mound for the Chicago Cubs with less than 10 days remaining before baseball’s regular-season ...

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Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers win exhibition game in Tokyo

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Dodgers have Japan excited in the days leading up to their season opener next week.

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Source: Dodgers, Roberts agree on 4-year deal

Manager Dave Roberts and the Los Angeles Dodgers are in agreement on a four-year extension that will set an MLB record for average annual value, a source told ESPN on Monday, a deal that will run ...

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Shohei Ohtani hits 2-run homer in Japan during Dodgers win over Yomiuri Giants

Ohtani and the Dodgers will open the 2025 season in Japan with a two-game series against the Cubs.

Yahoo Sports - 10h

Kristaps Porziņġis 'hoping for a healthy return soon' while dealing with viral illness

The All-Star center has missed seven games now for the Celtics while dealing with the illness.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Dodgers, Dave Roberts agree to 4-year deal worth reported record $32.4 million

During his nine seasons with the Dodgers, Roberts has the best winning percentage of any MLB manager.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Pick to 'click': Dodgers hopeful Michael Conforto can be this year's version of Teoscar Hernández

On free-agent signee Michael Conforto, whom Dave Roberts calls his pick to 'click' for the Dodgers this season.

Yahoo Sports - Mar. 8

How to watch Dodgers vs Cubs MLB Tokyo Series 2025: TV/stream info, start times for season opener in Japan

Previewing the start of the 2025 MLB season as the Dodgers and Cubs square off in the Tokyo Series from March 18-19.

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Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson hopeful he will be ready for season opener on March 27

Baltimore Orioles shortstop Gunnar Henderson remains optimistic he will be ready for the season opener on March 27 as he recovers from a mild right intercoastal strain. "That’s my plan,” Henderson ...

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Yoshinobu Yamamoto stays in line to pitch opening day for the Dodgers in Tokyo

Yoshinobu Yamamoto made his fourth and final Cactus League appearance Monday, throwing 75 pitches over five innings, giving up a run on four hits and striking out seven.

Yahoo Sports - 4d

Mets' Brandon Nimmo still uncertain about Opening Day role amid knee injury

The Mets expect Brandon Nimmo to be their designated hitter on Saturday, but the veteran outfielder isn't sure if he'll be playing in the same role when Opening Day arrives in less than two weeks.

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What to know after Schumer says he'll vote for GOP bill to avert government shutdown

Just a day after saying Republicans didn't have the votes to pass their continuing resolution, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says he'll vote to keep the government open. Congress has until ...

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Dodgers' Tokyo Series trip confirms the team's 'overwhelming' hold on Japan

More than 10,000 fans packed into the lower bowl of the Tokyo Dome on Friday to watch the Dodgers go through their first official workout.

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Dodgers boast best MLB team. But in fantasy baseball, is it smart to draft them?

Want to load up on Dodgers in a fantasy baseball league draft? You can't get both Shohei Ohtani and Mookie Betts, but the rest of their teammates are up for grabs.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis expected to return vs. Nets after missing last eight games with mystery illness

Porzingis was dealing with a viral illness that the team could not identify

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Tokyo Series preview: Everything you need to know before the Dodgers and Cubs begin the 2025 MLB season in Japan

Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers will face the Cubs on Tuesday and Wednesday at the Tokyo Dome.

Yahoo Sports - 1h

Canada's incoming prime minister says he'll meet Trump if Canadian sovereignty is respected

Incoming Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says he’s ready to meet with U.S. Donald Trump if he respects Canadian sovereignty and is open to talk about a common approach to trade

ABC News - 3d

Rafael Devers walks back refusal to DH, says he'll do whatever Red Sox ask of him as Opening Day approaches

Devers has yet to play a game this spring training, while Alex Bregman has mostly manned third base

CBS Sports - 2d

Get the bubble wrap: Christian Yelich, Jackson Chourio and friends look ready for Brewers opening day

An 11-5 win showcased nearly all of the Brewers' top players on offense Friday

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Dodgers, Dave Roberts agree to contract extension to take World Series manager through 2029

Roberts has taken his club to the playoffs in all nine seasons at the helm, including two World Series titles

CBS Sports - 3d

'The fire has been stoked': Free Jacks looking forward to 2025 home opener in Quincy

After a 1-2 start, the Free Jacks hope to use their St. Patrick's Day home opener festival to get back on track.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Hernández: Tokyo Series atmosphere shows Shohei Ohtani is more than 'a representative of Japan'

The response to Shohei Ohtani at the Tokyo Dome Friday re-established a longstanding truth about the Dodgers: In Japan's view, there is Ohtani and then there is everyone else.

Yahoo Sports - 1d

Celtics' Kristaps Porzingis dealing with mystery 'viral illness,' misses sixth consecutive game

Porzingis last suited up on Feb. 26 due to an illness the Celtics "haven't been able to fully identify"

CBS Sports - 4d

Jags reportedly land C Robert Hainsey

Former Tampa Bay Buccaneers center Robert Hainsey reached a three-year, $21 million deal with the Jaguars on Monday, according to the NFL Network.

Yahoo Sports - 5d

Ukraine's position on a potential 30-day ceasefire deal with Russia

Ukraine appears ready for a temporary ceasefire with Russia after losing access to U.S. aid and intelligence for its war. Mark Cancian, a senior adviser with the defense and security department at ...

CBS News - 4d

Mets give newcomer Holmes nod for Opening Day

Mets right-hander Clay Holmes will take the mound on opening day for his first start since 2018.

ESPN - 22h

Shohei Ohtani electrifies Tokyo Dome crowd as Dodgers slugger crushes home run in exhibition game

The Dodgers will open the 2025 MLB regular season against the Cubs in a two-game Tokyo Series starting March 18

CBS Sports - 4h

30-Day ceasefire for Ukraine?

Ukraine says it is ready to accept a US proposal for an initial 30-day ceasefire.

BBC News - 4d

O's Henderson aiming for Opening Day return

Shortstop Gunnar Henderson said he believes he can return from injury in time to take the field with the Orioles on Opening Day.

ESPN - 4h

Ohtani hits long home run in return to Japan

In an exhibition game against the Yomiuri Giants, Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani belted a long two-run homer to right field in the third inning in his return to the Tokyo Dome.

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Yankees name Carlos Rodón opening day starter

NEW YORK — With Gerrit Cole lost to Tommy John surgery, the Yankees have settled on a new opening day starter. Carlos Rodón will take the ball when the Bombers host the Brewers on March 27. Aaron ...

Yahoo Sports - 22h

Warmer winters creating 'existential threat' for some of Scotland’s coastal golf courses

Golf clubs are being asked to consider puishing back opening day as many of them are not ready for what has been the traditional start of the season.

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Ukraine ready to accept 30-day ceasefire with Russia

President Zelensky said it was now up to the US to convince Russia to agree to the truce.

BBC News - 3d

Steph shares realistic outlook on how much longer he'll play

Warriors superstar Steph Curry hopes to outplay his Golden State contract, which expires at the end of the 2026-27 NBA season.

Yahoo Sports - 3d

Robert Pattison sci-fi ‘Mickey 17’ opens in first place at the box office

“Parasite” filmmaker Bong Joon Ho’s original science fiction film “Mickey 17” opened in first place on the North American box office charts

ABC News - 6d

Pirates announce ace Paul Skenes will start on opening day at Miami

Paul Skenes is going to start for the Pittsburgh Pirates on opening day. Skenes is coming off a dominant performance in his first season in the majors. The 22-year-old right-hander went 11-3 with ...

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Mike Vrabel to Milton Williams: Hope you're ready to play more

Defensive tackle Milton Williams made a big impact for the Eagles in Super Bowl LIX without being on the field all that much.

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