Pitcher Julio Urías suspended through the All-Star break by MLB under domestic violence policy  —  NEW YORK — Former Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Julio Urías was suspended through the All-Star break by Major League Baseball on Friday under its domestic violence policy with the players' association.

Cup of Coffee: March 21, 2025  —  What happened to MLB's Diversity Pipeline Program?  Food at the Tokyo Dome, a travel warning, AI, Cybertrucks, financing burritos, anti-vaxxers, and The Big Crunch  —  Good morning!  —  One down: … Happy to see this total dead-eyed piece of crap wind …

Celtics sold to William Chisholm, California private-equity director, for $6.1 billion  —  The Celtics ownership group has agreed to sell the team to William Chisholm, managing director and co-founder of Symphony Technology Group, for a record $6.1 billion, a league source told the Globe on Thursday.

Padres' Yu Darvish to start season on injured list with elbow inflammation  —  PEORIA, Ariz. — San Diego Padres right-hander Yu Darvish will start the season on the injured list because of inflammation in his right elbow, manager Mike Shildt said Friday.  —  Shildt said there is no timetable …

Giants roster moves provide rotation clarity at end of spring training  —  SAN FRANCISCO — The Giants provided some roster clarity on their final day in Arizona as a couple of young pitchers got sent back to Triple-A.  —  Left-hander Kyle Harrison was optioned along with right-hander Keaton Winn …

Bob Davis, Kansas Legendary “Voice of the Jayhawks” Passes Away  —  LAWRENCE, Kan. — Bob Davis, the legendary “Voice of the Jayhawks” for more than 30 years, has passed away at the age of 80, his family announced Friday.  —  Davis is survived by his son, Steven, daughter-in-law Katie and grandchildren Landon, Will, Millie and Hattie.

Sources: 1B Dominic Smith opts out of deal with Yankees  —  TAMPA, Fla. — First baseman Dominic Smith opted out of his contract with the New York Yankees on Friday, a source confirmed to ESPN, deciding to become a free agent after a productive spring with the club.

Who will make the Kansas City Royals' opening day roster?  Here's our current projection  —  Kansas City Royals fans can rejoice: Opening day is just one week away.  —  The Royals begin their 2025 Major League Baseball season against the Cleveland Guardians at Kauffman Stadium on Thursday, March 27.

Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers sidelined with forearm strain  —  JUPITER, Fla. — Miami Marlins pitcher Ryan Weathers will begin the season on the injured list with a left forearm strain, another setback for the team's starting rotation.  —  Weathers reported discomfort after his most recent outing …

36 Veteran Players With Looming Opt-Out Dates  —  The 2022-26 collective bargaining agreement implemented a new series of uniform opt-out dates for players who qualified as free agents under Article XX(b) of said agreement and sign a minor league deal in free agency.

Braves add to outfield depth by signing veteran Alex Verdugo to one-year, $1.5 million deal  —  ATLANTA — The Atlanta Braves bolstered their outfield depth on Thursday by signing Alex Verdugo to a one-year, $1.5 million contract and optioning him to Triple-A Gwinnett.