Dodgers vs. Cubs - MLB in Tokyo - Prediction: Odds, expert picks, starting pitchers, betting trends and stats  —  Wednesday, March 19 the Los Angeles Dodgers (1-0) are in Tokyo for Game 2 of their series against the Chicago Cubs (0-1).  —  The Dodgers took Game 1 by the score of 4-1.

Rangers sign veteran lefty Patrick Corbin to plug gap in injury-thinned starting rotation  —  SURPRISE, Ariz. — The Texas Rangers signed free-agent left-hander Patrick Corbin to a one-year contract on Tuesday, plugging a durable veteran into their injury-addled starting rotation.

Yankees ‘surprised’ Alex Verdugo remains a free agent  —  TAMPA, Fla. — Several New York Yankees are curious as to why former teammate Alex Verdugo hasn't signed with a team yet.  —  “I am surprised,” right fielder Aaron Judge said.  “He's such a great player.  He brings so much value and versatility to a team.”

Twins' Royce Lewis will miss start of season after hurting his hamstring  —  Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis will miss the start of the season due to a strained left hamstring.  An MRI revealed a moderate sprain after Lewis hurt himself running out a grounder in the Twins' Grapefruit …

Red Sox' hometown kid ‘in hunt’ for starting rotation spot; ‘It feels good’  —  FORT MYERS, Fla. — Hometown kid Sean Newcomb is “in the hunt” for one of the final two Red Sox starting rotation spots, manager Alex Cora said Monday.  —  The Brockton native who pitched at Middleborough High …

Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the White Sox  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Joey Gallo is planning to try pitching after he was released by the Chicago White Sox.  —  Gallo went 2 for 20 in nine Cactus League games with Chicago in spring training, striking out 11 times.

Cincinnati Reds LHP Alex Young to be examined for elbow injury, possible surgery  —  GOODYEAR, Arizona - Cincinnati Reds left-hander Alex Young, who was in camp on a minor-league free agent deal, was sent to Cincinnati over the weekend to be seen by the team orthopedist because of an elbow injury he's dealt with much of camp.

White Sox infielder Josh Rojas is dealing with a hairline fracture in his right big toe  —  GLENDALE, Ariz. — Chicago White Sox infielder Josh Rojas has a hairline fracture in his right big toe, putting his availability for opening day in question.  —  Rojas is batting .313 (10 for 32) in his first spring training with the White Sox.

Legendary Yankees manager Joe Torre makes pitching change on the mound during spring game  —  NorthJersey.com Digital DeskNorthJersey.com  —  It's a routine move made within a game by any manager, but on Tuesday afternoon, it turned into a special moment for the New York Yankees.

'I'm incredibly grateful': Tigers legend Kirk Gibson departs broadcast booth  —  Detroit ― Kirk Gibson is leaving the broadcast booth.  —  Gibson, the Detroit Tigers and FanDuel Sports Network Detroit made the joint announcement Monday morning, less than two weeks before the Tigers begin the 2025 season.