Starling Marte will be sidelined for 80 games after testing positive for a performance-enhancing drug.
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Major League roundup: Indians celebrate title, win home opener
The reigning AL champions beat the White Sox in 10 innings, 2-1.
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Major league notebook: Stroke hospitalizes former World Series MVP
Pedro Guerrero is recovering in a New York hospital.
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Major League roundup: Betts, Bradley power Red Sox to 9-2 victory over Pittsburgh
Mookie Betts and Jackie Bradley Jr. each hit a two-run homer in a six-run first inning.
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Red Sox hoping Hanley Ramirez is a good fit at DH
Ramirez thrived at first base last year because he was part of the action, but now he’ll mostly DH, which can be a lonely job.
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Major league roundup: Price’s sore elbow improves
David Price may be able to increase his throwing later this week for the Red Sox.
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Major League notebook: Red Sox beat Blue Jays in spring debut for Pomeranz
Drew Pomeranz pitches two innings in his first start since offseason stem-cell treatment.
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Commentary: Rob Manfred trying to speed up baseball in order to save it
One reason: The sport’s TV viewership is far older than that of other major sports.
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Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred denies WBC report
Reports in the U.S. suggest the 2017 tournament would be the last because of a lack of revenue, but Manfred says nothing could be further from the truth.
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Scherzer finds way to pitch despite broken finger
Max Scherzer, the NL Cy Young winner, is using a different grip that alleviates pressure and pain on the finger.