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The Milwaukee Brewers were one of the biggest surprises in baseball during the 2025 season. They comfortably won the National League Central, going 97-65. The 97 wins were actually the most in all of baseball. One of the biggest reasons for the Brewers’ success was starting pitcher Quinn Priester. Priester started 24 games for Milwaukee, […]

Jeremy Pena was pulled early from the Dominican Republic’s exhibition game against the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday after he sustained an injury on his finger. On Thursday, it was revealed that the Houston Astros star will miss at least two weeks. Reports indicate that Pena, who is 28 years old, is dealing with a fracture […]

Team USA is scheduled to open up the World Baseball Classic on Friday with a matchup against Brazil. Leading up to the contest, USA Baseball shared the official team picture that fans are surely going to love. The picture features all 30 players on the Team USA roster, along with all 10 coaches on the […]

The Philadelphia Phillies generated an early spring storyline from their bullpen anchor as star closer Jhoan Duran made his first appearance in spring training 2026. The outing provided both an update on Duran’s velocity and a lighthearted moment that quickly gained traction across social media. Duran appeared in the Phillies’ spring training matchup vs. Team […]

Team USA is in Houston, Texas, ready for the World Baseball Classic that is currently underway. The Americans will take on Brazil on Friday for their first game of Group B play. Great Britain, Mexico, and Italy are also in the group. Ahead of the action, captain Aaron Judge was asked about playing at Dalkin […]

The Atlanta Braves are still trying to figure out how they’ll replace Jurickson Profar amid his season-long suspension for PEDs. All the while, Atlanta is deciding who will make the Opening Day roster and who will be re-assigned to the minor leagues. On Thursday, the Braves optioned left-hander Jhancarlos Lara to Triple-A, the team announced. […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic begins on Thursday. Without question, Team USA is one of, if not the, favorite to win it all. Meanwhile, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is adamant that the Americans will win. When asked about what he expects, DeRosa wasted no time in saying winning it all, nothing else, per Bob […]

The Tampa Bay Rays received encouraging news regarding one of their key offseason additions as spring training continues. Second baseman Gavin Lux appears to be trending toward game action after several productive days of increased activity at camp. Lux enters spring training as the Rays’ projected everyday second baseman for the 2026 season. The former […]

The Pittsburgh Pirates decided not to bring Andrew McCutchen back for his 18th season in MLB. That decision apparently isn’t sitting well with a former player, who called out the organization for missing an opportunity to have a true veteran help develop Konnor Griffin. While discussing the Pirates on “Foul Territory,” former two-time All-Star catcher […]

Team Australia got the World Baseball Classic off to a major bang as top prospect Travis Bazzana smashed a no-doubt home run in the opening game. Travis Bazzana’s stock has seemed to dip a little over the last year, but I still believe he’s going to be a Top-10 second baseman for fantasy long-term. Probably […]

MLB The Show 26 developer San Diego Studio dropped another Fielding Feedback this week, providing updates on Diamond Dynasty mode. For those new to MLB The Show, Diamond Dynasty is a team-building mode by collecting cards of valuable players, current or retired. The mode receives constant updates throughout the year, including new cards, events, and […]

The Chicago Cubs will face the Arizona Diamondbacks in Spring Training. As Cubs manager Craig Counsell prepares for this battle, he will see a familiar face on the other side, as his son will be taking his first pro at-bat, according to Jesse Rogers. “Diamondbacks’ 10th-round pick Brady Counsell is on today’s game roster against […]

Throughout Pittsburgh Pirates spring training, all eyes have been on top prospect Konnor Griffin. The shortstop is trying to bypass Triple-A entirely and make the Opening Day roster. Based on his production thus far, the Pirates may have no choice to include him. Griffin has been locked in and prepared for the moment. He understands […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are viewed as the top dog in MLB right now, as the team is aiming for a third straight World Series win. With one of the most stacked rosters in the league, it sounds like an under-the-radar type of player has a fair shot at making the final roster on Opening […]

The Chicago Cubs continue shaping their future around a new wave of prospects, and one rising star is already addressing the spotlight. Top prospect Moises Ballesteros recently responded to criticism surrounding his defense and conditioning as the organization evaluates his role during spring training 2026. Ballesteros enters the 2026 season as the Cubs’ top prospect, […]

Developer San Diego Studio revealed the Top OVR Diamond Dynasty Player Ratings for each position in MLB The Show 26, revealing the best players in the mode at launch. Of course, big names like Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge obviously made the list, but who else joins them in the rankings? Therefore, we created this […]

The Minnesota Twins are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 MLB regular season. The Twins are looking to bounce back after two straight years of missing the playoffs, following an upstart 2023 campaign that had many fans thinking that something special was on the horizon. This offseason, […]

The Houston Astros might have to pivot to start the season after Jeremy Peña sustained an injury in the World Baseball Classic. Now, Pena is meeting with a specialist after his WBC injury, according to Brian McTaggart of MLB.com. “Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña is set to meet with a hand specialist on Thursday afternoon […]

International sports are all the rage right now. On the heels of the success of events such as the 4-Nations Face-off and the Team USA vs. Team World All-Star Game, the 2026 World Baseball Classic is the next international tournament in which fans will want to be tuned in. American fans will be hoping for […]

Andrew McCutchen is reportedly signing with a team, and it’s not the Pittsburgh Pirates. McCutchen, who is one of the better Pirates players in the history of the franchise, ended up not signing with the ball club this past offseason. According to Evan Grant of The Dallas Morning News, the former MVP has agreed to […]

Paul Skenes enters the 2026 World Baseball Classic with a resume that already places him among the sport’s most dominant pitchers. His rapid ascent has made him arguably the most highly anticipated pitcher in the upcoming tournament, and his presence could play a major role in shaping Team USA’s outlook in the event. Team USA […]

The Athletics still hold a unique connection to one of the most dynamic athletes in professional sports. Years after Kyler Murray decided to pick football over baseball, the organization remains open to the possibility of the former two-sport star returning to the diamond. That connection resurfaced this week after Murray was released by the Arizona […]

The injury bug does not discriminate. It bites every club during and tends to dash even the most optimistic expectations. While the Los Angeles Dodgers will miss super-utility man Tommy Edman to start the season, they will also receive an opportunity to test their depth while he recovers from right ankle surgery. Edman’s absence will […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been scrutinized heavily over the last few years for one reason: their spending habits. Using what seems to be a bottomless wallet, the Dodgers have routinely signed big-name free agents every offseason. Whether it’s local stars or overseas sensations, it feels like LA always gets the top stars every offseason […]

The Houston Astros received concerning news on Wednesday after one of their most important players exited a World Baseball Classic exhibition early. The situation now creates uncertainty surrounding Astros shortstop Jeremy Pena following a finger injury during the Dominican Republic’s tournament preparation. Pena, the starting shortstop for Houston, left the exhibition after a ground ball […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic returns with another stacked international field, and once again Team USA enters the tournament as one of the favorites to win the championship. The Americans bring one of the deepest rosters the country has assembled for the event, loaded with MLB All-Stars and reinforced with pitching depth designed for the […]

New York Yankees star second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr. seems to see himself donning the pinstripes for years to come. Chisholm and the Yankees avoided arbitration in January, when he signed a $10.2 million contract for the 2026 MLB campaign. But even without a contract that covers his future beyond 2026, Chisholm appears to be […]

The Los Angeles Angels have not reached the postseason since 2014. It’s been a long decade in Anaheim from a baseball standpoint, but fans have been able to watch superstars such as Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. While Ohtani now plays with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Trout has played with the Halos for his entire […]

The Toronto Blue Jays came within three outs of a World Series title in 2025, but new comments from former shortstop Bo Bichette revealed the postseason run came with a major challenge behind the scenes. The Blue Jays’ deep postseason run in 2025 now includes a candid admission about the star’s health during the most […]

The Detroit Tigers enter the 2026 MLB season looking to take the next step forward after a successful season. They already boast the league’s best starting pitcher, two-time reigning Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal. But the front office did not rest on its laurels. The Tigers went out and signed free agent Framber Valdez to […]

Aaron Judge and Team USA are currently preparing for the 2026 World Baseball Classic. The ball club has already played a couple of exhibition games — including a contest on Wednesday that saw Judge crush a 453-foot home run. It is safe to say that Judge is ready for the WBC. He recently acknowledged the […]

San Francisco Giants star Rafael Devers has been dealing with a hamstring injury concern in spring training. According to Susan Slusser of The San Francisco Chronicle, Devers said he is feeling better. “I feel good,” Devers said. Slusser provided a more in-depth update as well. “The Giants are off tomorrow, but he’s not sure if […]

With opening day mere weeks away, Los Angeles Dodgers fans are growing increasingly concerned with the play of Roki Sasaki, the second-year Japanese pitcher who hasn’t exactly looked like the fifth starter Dave Roberts was hoping for coming off another World Series win. Sure, it’s just the preseason and plenty of the Dodgers’ top players […]

Los Angeles Dodgers legend Clayton Kershaw is already retired from playing in MLB, but he’s still going to be playing competitive baseball, as he’s part of the Team USA roster for the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic. On Wednesday, the future Baseball Hall of Famer made his debut for Team USA. It did […]

Boston Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony replaced Corbin Carroll on Team USA for the World Baseball Classic this year. Anthony made his presence felt early during Tuesday’s exhibition game against the San Francisco Giants. On Wednesday, Garrett Crochet admitted he sent Anthony a DM soon after watching him hit the home run. During an in-game […]

Bo Bichette was linked to multiple teams in MLB free agency this past offseason. It seemed as if Bichette was close to signing with the Philadelphia Phillies, but he ultimately ended up with the New York Mets. While he’s happy to be with the Mets, Bichette understands that he may receive some boos from Phillies […]

The San Diego Padres are hoping to have a strong season this year, and one of the things to be excited about is the return of veteran right-hander Joe Musgrove. Musgrove is returning from Tommy John surgery and recently made progress after throwing in three innings, according to AJ Cassavell of MLB.com. “Musgrove threw parts […]

The New York Mets are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 regular season. The Mets are hoping to bounce back after missing the playoffs altogether last year, and they had a mixed bag of a free agency period, losing Pete Alonso and Edwin Diaz but signing Bo […]

Team USA is taking on the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday in an exhibition game in preparation for the World Baseball Classic. New York Yankees star Aaron Judge turned heads immediately in the contest after hitting a massive home run in the top of the first inning. The home run was estimated to be 453 feet […]