Former Red Sox prospect Boss Moanaroa went 4-for-5 with a homer, two doubles and seven RBIs to give New Zealand (1-1) a 17-7 mercy-rule win in eight innings over the Philippines (0-2) in a World Baseball Classic Qualifier elimination game on Friday at Blacktown International Sportspark.

The Yankees and Red Sox are one of the most storied rivalries in all of sports, with decades of history between the two Major League franchises. But for one evening, front office executives from both clubs partnered up for a joint fundraiser at NYY Steak in New York on Thursday

Exhibition games, played in the sunshine, for exhibition game prices. You can really just go. It’s so much easier than you think it is.

Free-agent shortstop Ian Desmond tempts the White Sox, but the future lies with prospect Tim Anderson and an improved flow of homegrown talent

There was no debate leading MLB Network’s Top 10 Catchers Right Now lists, as Buster Posey retained his first-place ranking.

Probably Area 51.

Right field is home to some of the game’s top hitters, as evidenced by the fact that the position ranked second behind only first base last year in home runs, slugging percentage and OPS. Though the reigning National League Most Valuable Player hails from right field, he has plenty of competition when it comes to sorting out the best right fielders in the game.

Major League Baseball wrapped up its fifth annual International Prospect Showcase on Thursday with a celebration of the present and a look toward the future of the event.

The Pirates added two intriguing left-handers to their staff on Thursday, signing Cory Luebke and Eric O’Flaherty to Minor League contracts with invitations to big league Spring Training.

Mike Moustakas and the Royals avoided arbitration Thursday, agreeing to a two-year deal worth a reported $14.3 million.

Royals fans once again delivered some terrific questions for the latest inbox. Pitchers and catchers report a week from today, so let’s get to it.

Batters are getting fewer and fewer hittable pitches each year. When a pitcher makes a mistake and leaves a hittable pitch in the zone, batters best be prepared to take advantage, because they won’t get a second chance. These are baseball’s best mistake hitters.

How did he do it?

Sharon Robinson had some eye-opening experiences Thursday. The daughter of Hall of Famer Jackie Robinson went to the Library of Congress and then took a tour of the Nationals Youth Baseball Academy.

In recent seasons, fantasy owners have come to rely on first base as one of the last outposts of premium power production. But in 2016, the list of premier players at this position is not as deep as past years.

True art.

Mariners beat reporter Greg Johns answers fans’ questions.