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Yoenis Céspedes has left the Cuban team at the World Baseball Classic for unspecified personal reasons. The Cuban Baseball Federation said he might rejoin the team if Cuba reaches the semifinals in Miami.

The Atlanta Braves have optioned Ian Anderson to their Triple-A affiliate, the latest setback for a right-hander whose promising start included pitching five hitless innings in Game 3 of the 2021 World Series.

Over the last week, three relievers have been injured, with Sam Coonrod being the latest arm to go down.

It's win and in for the United States.

With a 4-3 win over Australia, Cuba is going to the World Baseball Classic semifinals for the first time since 2006.

The Yankees plan to try Isiah Kiner-Falefa in center field during upcoming spring training games, opening the door further for top prospect Anthony Volpe to make the team as the Opening Day shortstop.

Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman suffered a minor hamstring injury Tuesday while playing for Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

Cuba faced Australia on Wednesday in a quarterfinal game in Tokyo with the winner going to Miami.

Venezuela pitcher Eduardo Rodriguez will not be available for any of the next two rounds of the World Baseball Classic as part of a pre-tournament agreement with his major league team, the Detroit Tigers.