Baseball

Royals' Jonathan India back in starting lineup a day after a pitch hits him in the face

MILWAUKEE (AP) — Jonathan India was in the Kansas City Royals’ starting lineup for Monday’s game against the Milwaukee Brewers a day after a 99-mph pitch from Cleveland’s Emmanuel Clase hit him in the face.

Mar 31, 2025 10:11 AM Read more >

Phillies shortstop Trea Turner out of starting lineup again with back spasm

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Philadelphia Phillies shortstop Trea Turner was not in the starting lineup Monday for a third straight game because of a back spasm. Turner could be available to pinch hit in Philadelphia's home opener against Colorado.

Mar 31, 2025 9:16 AM Read more >

Orioles' Cowser goes on the IL with a broken thumb and is expected to miss at least 6 weeks

BALTIMORE (AP) — Orioles outfielder Colton Cowser is expected to miss at least six weeks with a broken left thumb. Baltimore put Cowser on the 10-day injured list Monday before its home opener against Boston.

Mar 31, 2025 9:05 AM Read more >

Torpedo-shaped bats draw attention after Yankees hit team-record 9 homers in rout of Brewers

NEW YORK (AP) — New torpedo bats drew attention when the New York Yankees hit a team-record nine homers that traveled a combined 3,695 feet on Saturday.

Mar 31, 2025 8:55 AM Read more >

Powerful starts for last year's pennant winners as the Dodgers and Yankees stay unbeaten

In the spirit of this year's NCAA basketball tournaments — where Goliath has defeated David at almost every opportunity — the baseball season began with its own version of chalk supremacy.

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