MLB In Brief: Lars Nootbaar Is Popular In Japan | Sergie Romo In San Francisco

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Lars Nootbaar is popular in Japan

Whoever represents Japan at the World Classic is an excellent teammate.

Matt Harvey wants his chance

Could an MLB club give him a chance?

More measures against sticky substances

Major League Baseball really doesn’t want pitchers using them.

BREAKING: According to sources, MLB sent a memorandum to all 30 teams today, announcing ways it will step up efforts to stop the use of “sticky stuff” by pitchers this season.

Details in @TheAthleticMLB https://t.co/iP87vul5UO

— Jayson Stark (@jaysonst) March 16, 2023

Sergie Romo in San Francisco

It’s quite natural.

“The one thing I don’t want to do that I’m afraid I probably will do is end up crying,” Sergio Romo said. “I don’t know emotionally how I’m going to feel. Not only running out there but… walking off.”
News from @TheAthletic: 👇🏻 https://t.co/3Ix9JsdLJM

—Andrew Baggarly (@extrabaggs) March 16, 2023

Hard blow in Washington

Cade Cavalli, the Nats’ fourth-best prospect, will undergo Tommy John surgery.

Nationals pitching prospect Cade Cavalli will undergo season-ending Tommy John surgery, the team announced.

Cavalli is Washington’s No. 4 prospect and the No. 71 prospect in baseball, according to @keithlaw.https://t.co/pgNKv6IRns

— The Athletic MLB (@TheAthleticMLB) March 16, 2023

Will Anthony Volpe make the club in the Bronx?

His chances are good.

Dodgers options

What will they do if Tony Gonsolin were to miss the start of the season?

March 16, 2023