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.

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.

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 …

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.

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 …

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.

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.

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 …

Thanks to Shohei Ohtani, MLB enjoys huge success in Japan and has momentum heading into 2025 season  —  TOKYO — There was the crack of Shohei Ohtani's bat, the roars from the Tokyo Dome crowd and the beeps from the credit card machines at the massive merchandise center selling boatloads of Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago Cubs gear.

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.

Reds, newly acquired catcher Jose Trevino agree to three-year contract worth $14,925,000  —  GOODYEAR, Ariz. — Catcher Jose Trevino and the Cincinnati Reds agreed Thursday to a three-year contract worth $14,925,000, a deal that adds $11.5 million in newly guaranteed money.

Defense Dept. restores story on Jackie Robinson military service  —  The Department of Defense restored a story on its website highlighting Jackie Robinson's military service Wednesday after deleting it as part of President Donald Trump's efforts to purge references to diversity, equity and inclusion through a “digital content refresh.”