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Andrew Abbott made his first spring training start on Friday when the Cincinnati Reds took on the San Francisco Giants. It was a rough outing for him, as he was dinged with four earned runs out of the Giants’ six in the contest. After the game, Abbott shared his explanation about what happened on the […]

In mid-February, right-handed pitcher Chris Bassitt signed an $18.5 million contract with the Baltimore Orioles. A major admitted factor in his move from the Toronto Blue Jays to the Orioles was Pete Alonso. Meanwhile, there hasn’t been much talk about the Orioles’ pitching staff as a whole. However, Bassitt is gearing everyone up for a […]

It is no secret that New York Yankees All-Star Aaron Judge will receive a great deal of attention as Team USA looks to win the World Baseball Classic for the first time since 2017. The slugger is used to the spotlight, but it could be another MLB standout who will take home MVP. Philadelphia Phillies […]

Ronald Acuna Jr. and Ozzie Albies will be brothers when the Atlanta Braves square off with the Kansas City Royals on Opening Day, but they are friendly foes during the World Baseball Classic. The 2023 National League MVP earned bragging rights after his native Venezuela beat the three-time All-Star second baseman and the Netherlands in […]

The Arizona Diamondbacks were dealt a gut punch when outfielder Corbin Carroll suffered a broken hamate bone. However, his latest spring training activity points to a return sooner rather than later. Carroll was able to take live at-bats at Friday, via Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic. While there still isn’t a direct timetable for […]

Tarik Skubal is one of the several superstar pitchers on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic. However, he has stated that he only plans on throwing 55 pitches when he takes the mound against Great Britain on Saturday, March 7. The Detroit Tigers ace seems to be maintaining that plan. However, reports suggest that […]

Bryce Harper certainly has a lot on his hands this month alone. Right now, he is playing for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and for the Philadelphia Phillies. As if that wasn’t enough, Harper is active on social media, especially on TikTok. On Friday, Harper openly confessed that he edits only his own […]

Roki Sasaki was fantastic as a reliever during last year’s World Series run, but the Los Angeles Dodgers signed him to be a starting pitcher. They still have big plans for the Japanese right-hander in their rotation, especially given the frequent injury issues that plague Blake Snell and Tyler Glasnow. Though, in order for him […]

Shane Bieber is currently dealing with right forearm fatigue and inflammation. From the sounds of it, the Toronto Blue Jays star can’t wait to return to the mound. However, as excited as he is, it appears his return timeline remains murky. The 30-year-old starting pitcher was able to throw the ball a lot on Friday, […]

Undoubtedly, Shohei Ohtani is the premier baseball phenomenon of his generation. Whether with the LA Dodgers or his native Japan, he is virtually beyond human. On Friday, Ohtani kicked off the 2026 World Baseball Classic in the only way he knows how, by hitting a grand slam. As a result, Ohtani’s natural heroics immediately went […]

Houston Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena will be missing the World Baseball Classic with a fractured finger. Team Dominican Republic was then forced to find his replacement. Erik Gonzalez will now be joining the team, Team Dominican Republic announced. They are set to take on Nicaragua on Friday, and Gonzalez is expected to join the team […]

One of the main points of discussion surrounding the Houston Astros heading into the 2026 season is that the club has too many good infielders on the roster. With the new campaign quickly approaching, it sounds like manager Joe Espada views Isaac Paredes very highly. So much so, he believes the team’s go-to backup option […]

Andrew McCutchen is embarking on an entirely new journey in his career. He just signed with the Texas Rangers after a bitter fallout with the Pittsburgh Pirates. As the Rangers and McCutchen go through the throes of Spring Training, McCutchen took time out to explain why he chose Texas, per Jeff Wilson of DLLS Sports. […]

Rafael Devers has been dealing with a hamstring injury, while Jung Hoo Lee is said to have suffered a rolled ankle. On Friday, the San Francisco Giants received inspiring updates for both players. Reports indicate that Devers, who is 29 years old, could return to the Giants’ spring training lineup soon, according to Alex Pavlovic […]

When Team Venezuela does battle in the World Baseball Classic, they’ll be expecting Milwaukee Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio to help lead the charge offensively. However, they won’t be the case for their matchup against Netherlands on Friday. Chourio is out of the lineup after getting hit by a pitch on Wednesday, via Daniel Alvarez-Montes of […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic is underway, and Team Australia is the only undefeated so far at 2-0; however, still have to face Japan and Korea. The Dominican Republic has yet to play a game, but they take on Nicaragua later on Friday. The game is at 7:00 ET on FS2. Team DR is loaded […]

When Tarik Skubal joined Team USA for the World Baseball Classic, fans were ecstatic without question. The best pitcher in baseball was poised to lead Team USA’s WBC starting rotation in 2026. However, when his pitching plan was announced — Skubal will only pitch in one game and have a pitch count — some fans […]

When the Houston Astros’ Jeremy Peña suffered a finger injury, it was a major blow to the Dominican Republic, as it meant he would miss the World Baseball Classic. Now, Peña has gotten brutally honest about what it means to miss the WBC, according to a post by Astros’ beat writer Brian McTaggart. Jeremy Peña […]

Entering the final year of his contract, Tarik Skubal’s future with the Detroit Tigers is up in the air. Perhaps the most surprising factor is Detroit’s lack of urgency in re-signing their ace. Of course, Skubal is set to command a potentially historic contract after winning back-to-back Cy Youngs. But the Tigers haven’t even gotten […]

Los Angeles Dodgers superstar and Samurai Japan star Shohei Ohtani wasted no time reminding the baseball world why he remains the sport’s most electrifying player. In the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani crushed a thunderous grand slam that rocked the Tokyo Dome and sent the home crowd into a frenzy. The moment came early against […]

Among the celebrities at the 2026 World Baseball Classic are Oscar-nominated actor Timothée Chalamet and the recent Super Bowl Halftime Show performer Bad Bunny. During the broadcast of the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Chalamet and Bunny were shown enjoying the game in Tokyo, Japan. Chalamet was sitting next to Marty Supreme director Josh Safdie. Timothee […]

Many professional athletes glorify the culture of grinding, that is, the never-ending quest to get better by working on your game incessantly. But as Los Angeles Dodgers superstar Shohei Ohtani can attest to, there is more to becoming better than just simply getting in the gym or even practicing your craft. Speaking to reporters before […]

Because Shohei Ohtani is a two-time World Series champion who has established himself as a first-ballot Hall of Famer before the age of 32, it can be difficult to stay hungry. Leading the Los Angeles Dodgers to their first three-peat in franchise history can definitely whet his appetite at the MLB level, but what more […]

March 5, 2026, was a day that will live on in history for the San Diego Padres. In a single day, they had eight players hit home runs against the Seattle Mariners. Altogether, they finished the day by scoring a Spring Training record 27 runs in a 27-6 victory, per Sarah Langs of MLB.com. In […]

Jazz Chisholm Jr. enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic with confidence and a bold message for the baseball world. The New York Yankees infielder believes Team Great Britain could surprise fans when tournament play begins. Chisholm’s leadership has quickly become one of the central storylines surrounding the Great Britain roster ahead of pool play. The […]

Team Dominican Republic enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic with expectations as high as any team in the tournament. Star outfielders Juan Soto and Fernando Tatis Jr. recently offered fans a simple message about the identity behind the loaded roster. The Dominican Republic’s World Baseball Classic roster for the 2026 tournament features elite talent across […]

The San Diego Padres are going long in spring training, literally. On Thursday, they trounced the Seattle Mariners in a spring training game, 27-6. In the second inning, they notched 12 runs in the top of the second inning. Furthermore, the Padres put up eight home runs from eight different players, per AJ Cassavell of […]

The St. Louis Cardinals received an impressive performance during spring training Thursday as one of the organization’s rising pitching prospects dominated opposing hitters. Left-hander Quinn Mathews delivered a strong outing during the Cardinals’ spring training matchup vs. the Pittsburgh Pirates. The Cardinals continue to watch their young pitching as camp progresses, and Mathews quickly commanded […]

It has been a while since the last time the Los Angeles Angels could be considered a serious World Series contender. It’s also been over a decade since they last made the MLB playoffs, and in the eyes of former Halos manager Joe Maddon, the team’s loss of its fearless aura has played a role […]

New York Yankees teammates Paul Goldschmidt and Aaron Judge are both representing the U.S in the World Baseball Classic. Leading up to the world-wide tournament, Goldschmidt shared a bold admission about the Team USA captain. The 38-year-old first baseman claimed that Judge is the best leader he’s ever played with in his career, according to […]

The New York Yankees continued shaping their roster Thursday as team officials announced two transactions involving several pitchers currently in camp. The moves come as the organization continues trimming its spring training roster while evaluating pitching depth ahead of Opening Day. Spring training often forces difficult decisions for the teams around the league. As the […]

The Atlanta Braves received an encouraging update from one of their most important pitchers as Spencer Strider continues progressing during spring training. His latest outing Thursday vs. the Toronto Blue Jays displayed strong signs that Strider’s velocity and pitch movement are trending back toward the dominant 2023 form that once made him one of baseball’s […]

The New York Yankees didn’t have designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton at the beginning of last season as he dealt with tennis elbow, and it’s something he’s still currently dealing with. Nonetheless, Stanton has been with the team this time around for spring training and is ready to get the season started. Stanton was asked by […]

New York Yankees first baseman Paul Goldschmidt is donning the United States’ colors again in the World Baseball Classic for the third time. That means he’s been on a WBC roster three more times than he’s ever appeared in a World Series, as he’s never reached the Fall Classic, thus far in his professional career. […]

Walker Buehler was forced to undergo Tommy John surgery back in 2022 when he was playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers. The injury forced him to miss the entire 2023 campaign. However, despite pitching all of 2024 and 2025, the new San Diego Padres pitcher reveals he only just recently noticed his elbow stopped hurting. […]

Andrew McCutchen is going to wear some new threads after signing a minor league deal with the American League West club Texas Rangers. But he’s also grabbed attention with a different outfit change. Following the news that he’s been signed by the Rangers to a minor league deal, McCutchen hopped on social media to share […]

The Seattle Mariners are well represented on the international stage as catcher Cal Raleigh prepares to open World Baseball Classic play with Team USA. Ahead of the tournament’s games in Houston, Raleigh addressed one question many fans have wondered about. Will Astros fans boo him on Friday when Team USA opens pool play vs. Team […]

Third baseman Oswaldo Cabrera suffered an unfortunate ankle injury early in the New York Yankees’ 2025 campaign that forced him to miss nearly the entire season. However, midway through spring training, it sounds like Cabrera is finally set to return, and he shares his reaction to the good news. The 27-year-old infielder claims that he […]

When Miles Mikolas signed with the Washington Nationals, he expected to be facing off against Jurickson Profar and the Atlanta Braves quite often. But due to Profar’s season-long suspension for PEDs, Mikolas won’t be seeing the Braves outfielder at all in 2026. There wasn’t much the Nationals pitcher could’ve done to pre-emptively stop the PED […]