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Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said Monday that World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will toe the rubber for the March 26 opener at Dodger Stadium against the Arizona Diamondbacks — the second straight year he’s had the honor and the first time at home, after pitching last season’s opener in Tokyo against the Chicago Cubs.

From Los Angeles Times

Sasaki is scheduled to make a Cactus League start Tuesday night against the Kansas City Royals at Surprise Stadium.

From Los Angeles Times

Sasaki struck out nine of 13 batters he faced in B-game last week against Chicago White Sox minor leaguers on the backfields of Camelback Ranch.

From Los Angeles Times

Another practical argument against the bill has been concerns about a "slippery slope", with campaigners pointing to Belgium and Canada where assisted deaths have risen as eligibility criteria have expanded.

From BBC

Clarke, 62, will be out of contract after the men's team's first appearance at a World Cup since 1998, with the Scots up against Haiti, Morocco and Brazil in June.

From BBC