The reigning AL champions beat the White Sox in 10 innings, 2-1.
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Catcher brushes off controversy after baseball sticks to his chest
The Cardinals catcher says it’s a ‘dumb question’ when asked if there was pine tar or another foreign substance that made a ball stick to his chest protector.
Major league notebook: Stroke hospitalizes former World Series MVP
Pedro Guerrero is recovering in a New York hospital.
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.
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.
Major league roundup: Price’s sore elbow improves
David Price may be able to increase his throwing later this week for the Red Sox.
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.
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.
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.
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.