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The Washington Nationals received brutal injury news on Thursday, as the team announced that top pitching prospect Cade Cavalli has a Grade 3 sprain of his ulnar collateral ligament and will require Tommy John reconstructive elbow surgery. The right-hander will miss the entire 2023 season, general manager Mike Rizzo said on Thursday. “During the third […]

Team USA is moving on in the World Baseball Classic after being the runner-up in Pool C. They will be facing Team Venezuela in the quarterfinals as they look to repeat as WBC champions. So, with a huge matchup coming up, baseball fans are asking one important question: When is Team USA playing Team Venezuela in […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is having a blast for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. Trout spoke about his enjoyment of the 2023 iteration of the tournament after leading his country to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Colombia on Wednesday. “This is the [most fun] experience I’ve had in baseball, […]

New York Mets fans’ worst fears came true during Puerto Rico’s 5-2 win over the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic, as closer Edwin Diaz suffered an injury while celebrating the team’s victory on the field. But it wasn’t just Mets fans who felt crushed. It was Diaz’ teammates as well. Mets star Pete […]

Mookie Betts and Team USA are advancing to the next phase of the World Baseball Classic after finishing pool play with a 3-1 record following a 3-2 victory over Team Colombia Wednesday night at Chase Field. With a roster that is so stacked, particularly on offense, Team USA is considered the favorite to win the […]

The New York Mets may have a huge void to fill in the bullpen before their season begins on March 30. The Mets’ best bullpen arm, Edwin Diaz, could be in danger of missing a considerable amount of time after he appeared to suffer a lower-body injury while celebrating Puerto Rico’s 5-2 victory over Dominican […]

In 2022, New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge put together a season most hitters could only dream of. That being said, Judge is not fully satisfied with the body of work he mustered during that campaign, which is incredible to think about, considering the home runs he hit, the plays he made, and the records […]

Puerto Rico got the job done Wednesday night, as they took down the Dominican Republic but the excitement over their 5-2 victory suddenly turned into horror after star closer Edwin Diaz went down with an apparent leg injury while celebrating on the field. It was a gut-wrenching moment and sight to see for baseball fans, […]

Team Puerto Rico pulled off a massive 5-2 win in Pool D play in the 2023 World Baseball Classic Wednesday night over pre-tournament favorites Team Dominican Republic. However, Puerto Rico’s excitement about that victory has been greatly diminished after seeing star pitcher and New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz go down with an apparent lower-body […]

Francisco Lindor and Team Puerto Rico are giving Team Dominican Republic all sorts of troubles in Wednesday night’s marquee World Baseball Classic showdown between the two Pool D rivals. Francisco Lindor is stepping up big time for Puerto Rico and he even added to their lead in the fifth inning when he scored on an […]

The legend of Randy Arozarena at the World Baseball Classic continues to grow. In Mexico’s win-or-go-home matchup against Canada on Wednesday, Arozarena drove in half of Mexico’s runs en route to a 10-3 win. Arozarena’s nine RBIs are the most by any Mexican player in a single World Baseball Classic, surpassing Jorge Cantu’s eight RBI […]

Fans of the Los Angeles Dodgers went on pins and needles waiting on an update on first baseman Freddie Freeman, after seeing him leave Tuesday’s game for Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. After the injury, Freeman went back to Camelback Ranch to get treatment on what was diagnosed as a strained right hamstring. […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts provided a hopeful update on injured starting pitcher Tony Gonsolin on Wednesday, telling reporters that Gonsolin is “throwing from 120 feet and able to put weight on his sprained left ankle,” according to Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic. Gonsolin reportedly suffered the injury during a team workout on March 6. […]

New York Mets pitcher Justin Verlander discussed the importance of establishing a culture where people expect to win a championship in a Wednesday conference. “I’m not afraid to talk about winning a championship,” Verlander said, via SNY. “I think establishing a culture where you expect to win a championship is important. You should be able to talk […]

Team Canada will need to get by without their star first basemen for the remainder of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Los Angeles Dodgers stud Freddie Freeman left Tuesday’s game against Venezuela with a hamstring injury and on Wednesday, manager Ernie Whitt said he’s out for the rest of the tournament, per Bob Nightengale. While […]

The New York Yankees figure to have one of the more dominant teams in MLB once again in 2023, with Aaron Judge leading the way in their lineup. But they also have some exciting prospects making big splashes in Spring Training, with Jasson Dominguez, Anthony Volpe, and Oswald Peraza trying to find a spot on […]

The New York Yankees are planning to utilize Isiah Kiner-Falefa in the outfield at times this season. New York seemingly envisions Kiner-Falefa as a utility man at this point. Kiner-Falefa may still play some shortstop in 2023, but it appears as if Oswald Peraza and Anthony Volpe are contenders to take over full-time duties at […]

St. Louis Cardinals shortstop Paul DeJong went into Spring Training looking to make an impact and show he’s still the type of player who can contribute on a regular basis. And with more opportunities to play SS with Tommy Edman at the World Baseball Classic, it looked like the perfect time to show he can […]

Julio Urias spun four perfect innings for Team Mexico in his first World Baseball Classic outing before running into trouble in the fifth. Nevertheless, Urias is clearly one of the best pitchers in the WBC. The Los Angeles Dodgers’ left-hander will play a pivotal role for Team Mexico as the tournament continues on. However, Team […]

As the Boston Red Sox gear up for Opening Day, manager Alex Cora has decided who will start the team’s first game of the season. Cora has chosen to go with one of the Red Sox’s newest pitchers on their roster. Corey Kluber will be Boston’s Opening Day starter, via Alex Speier of the Boston […]

The 2023 season will be different for Rafael Devers. The star third baseman will continue playing with the Boston Red Sox but will have a new infield neighbor after Xander Bogaerts left Boston for the San Diego Padres. Devers is expected to be a leader for the Red Sox and is looking to build on what […]

Team USA has quite a few stars on their roster at the World Baseball Classic, but arguably the biggest name of the bunch is Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout. Trout’s impact on the game of baseball has been monumental, and not many players can say they have ever been as good as he […]

Israel pitcher Jacob Steinmetz had an impressive showing against the Dominican Republic in the 2023 World Baseball Classic. Steinmetz struck out Manny Machado, Jeremy Pena and Gary Sanchez Tuesday night. Steinmetz surrendered one run and four baserunners in 1.2 innings. The Israel pitcher was only allowed to get five outs in his start, but he […]

An Atlanta Braves pitcher who was an important part of the team’s recent World Series run is headed back to the minor leagues. The Braves announced Tuesday that Ian Anderson has been optioned to Triple-A Gwinnett. Braves pitcher Bryce Elder has also been sent to the minor leagues with Anderson. The move cuts Atlanta’s roster […]

The San Diego Padres are waiving their World Baseball Classic restrictions on superstar outfielder Juan Soto, per Bob Nightengale. It was previously reported that San Diego didn’t want Soto playing in back-to-back games amid a lingering injury. However, Soto is now cleared to play in consecutive games for Team Dominican Republic. Soto recently led the […]

The New York Yankees are looking for different ways to use Isiah Kiner-Falefa. A shortstop by trade, Kiner-Falefa has played second base and third base in recent spring training games. Now, the Yankees plan to give Kiner-Falefa a shot in the outfield. Yankees manager Aaron Boone told reporters Tuesday that he plans to start Isiah […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star first baseman Freddie Freeman was forced to leave Team Canada’s World Baseball Classic game with a hamstring injury, per FOX Sports: MLB on Twitter. The Dodgers are certainly hopeful the move was simply a precautionary measure. The ailment is being called a “slight” hamstring injury at the moment. Freddie Freeman left […]

The Toronto Blue Jays are in the midst of Spring Training, with Opening Day just weeks away. Their roster is basically set heading into the 2023 season. However, there are a couple of position battles to watch down in Dunedin. Here they are. Fifth Rotation Spot – Yusei Kikuchi vs Mitch White So far, Kikuchi […]

The Minnesota Twins are fresh off an underwhelming 2022 season. They started out strong before faltering in the second half of the year. Minnesota still features a solid roster and could be in line for a bounce back 2023 campaign. Bringing Carlos Correa back was the highlight of their offseason. They made a number of […]

Team USA needed a victory against Team Canada on Monday in the World Baseball Classic after getting blown out of the water by Team Mexico on Sunday. The US started out strong on Monday, scoring six quick runs in the first inning. However, Mike Trout placed an exclamation mark on the inning with a three-run […]

The World Baseball Classic not only represents an opportunity for players to compete for their countries, but it’s also a chance for youngsters to get noticed by scouts. That’s exactly what happened for Team Nicaragua right-hander Duque Hebbert, who saw his life change within hours on Monday. With the Nicaraguans trailing in the ninth inning, […]

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge and St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Goldschmidt made each other better during the many times they crossed paths in the past, according to a Tuesday article from the Athletic. “I felt like I was reaching out to him, trying to get together and just hit,” Goldschmidt said, “spend a […]

Shohei Ohtani was named the World Baseball Classic’s Pool B MVP, per World Baseball Classic on Twitter. Ohtani, who plays for Team Japan, went 6-12 with one home run, three doubles, and 8 RBIs at the plate. On the mound, Ohtani allowed just one hit over four innings while striking out five. Ohtani’s home run […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers were already prepared to move on without Trevor Bauer in 2023. They released the former Cy Young winner in January, and are prepared to lean on their young arms this season. However, how does Bauer’s decision to sign in Japan and play with the Yokohama BayStars impact the Dodgers? Bill Shaikin […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout boasted about Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson after Team USA’s 12-1 win over Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. “He’s a star,” Trout said, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “There’s no other way to put it. I put his swing the other way with anybody.” Tim Anderson […]

Houston Astros pitcher Lance McCullers Jr. said he would play catch for the third time tomorrow at low intensity, MLB.com Astros beat reporter Brian McTaggart wrote in a Tuesday tweet. He will do so every other day. He is dealing with a low-grade strain in his forearm muscle. “They hesitate to even call it a […]

Team Puerto Rico made World Baseball Classic history on Monday. The Puerto Ricans walked off Team Israel in the eighth inning via the mercy rule. And with that, they clinched perfection. Puerto Rico pitched the first perfect game in World Baseball Classic history. Four pitchers combined to achieve the feat, with a standout performance coming […]

Team Puerto Rico scored their second win in the 2023 World Baseball Classic in the most spectacular way, as they absolutely obliterated Team Israel in a 10-0 victory Monday night. The star of the night? It’s got to be pitcher Jose De Leon, who was feeling it on the mound all night long. Via ESPN […]

Great Britain can call themselves winners of a game at the World Baseball Classic for the first time ever. In the third pool play game of their inaugural appearance in the tournament, the Brits stunned Colombia with a 7-5 win, just a day removed from allowing 18 runs in a mercy rule loss to Canada […]