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The World Baseball Classic has reached the quarterfinals stage. On Saturday, Team Italy will play Team Puerto Rico in what projects to be a competitive game. The 3 PM EST start time should allow baseball fans in Italy to watch the game at a reasonable hour as well. Puerto Rico and Canada both advanced from […]

On Saturday, the United States will face Canada in the quarterfinals of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Meanwhile, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa is making adjustments to the lineup. First, he is starting Pete Crow-Armstrong over Byron Buxton in centerfield. Second, he is starting Alex Bregman and Brice Turang at infielder instead of Gunnar Henderson. […]

Out of all the nations competing in the 2026 World Baseball Classic, Italy has stood out. On Saturday, they will take part in the quarterfinals against Puerto Rico. Furthermore, their fans back home are well-positioned to watch, per Bob Nightengale of USA Today. While Italy would play at 8 pm EST, the Americans will be […]

Team USA is set to take on Canada in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic on Friday, March 13, at 8 p.m. EST. With the contest hours away, manager Mark DeRosa revealed the starting lineup he’s using tonight, and it looks like Pete Crow-Armstrong is playing over Byron Buxton. The soon-to-be 24-year-old outfielder will […]

As the Boston Red Sox are getting ready in spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, one player that will have a lot of eyes on him is starting pitcher Payton Tolle. With the Red Sox looking to make noise in 2026, Tolle would give insight into what he is working on and what’s […]

Team USA will face off against Canada in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal, but there was a chance that they wouldn’t have made it to that point if Italy had lost to Mexico. Before that, manager Mark DeRosa caught a lot of criticism when he said that they had already punched their ticket to the […]

With the Baltimore Orioles getting ready in spring training to prepare for the 2026 season, the team has announced the pitcher who will get the ball on Opening Day. After the Orioles’ challenging season in 2025, they are looking to make some noise this upcoming season, as pitcher Trevor Rogers will get the Opening Day […]

It’s impossible to ignore Team Dominican Republic when they’re playing in the World Baseball Classic. Alongside their 4-0 run in Pool Play, the Dominican Republic fans have brought the energy to every single game, shaking the stadium with emotion when one of their players drives a run in. Team Dominican Republic and San Diego Padres […]

The Boston Red Sox took an unexpected step forward last season. Alex Bregman was a bit part of that resurgence. Unfortunately for Red Sox fans, Bregman opted for free agency, signing with the Chicago Cubs. It will obviously not be easy to replace his production at the plate or on the field. But he provided […]

Team Italy has been the story of the World Baseball Classic, going 4-0 in Pool Play. They capped the round robin with a dominant win over Team Mexico. Italy first baseman Vinnie Pasquantino had the first three-homer game in World Baseball Classic history against Mexico, and celebrated like a true American. “I went back to […]

Preparation is a hallmark of any sport, but some players also learn by being thrown into the fire and facing any lingering discomfort that may accompany a new environment, role, or set of expectations. Those who receive both forms of schooling possess a rare opportunity to shine brighter than even the most gifted star. If […]

In this MLB The Show 26 Pitching Guide, we’ll go over the game’s controls, Pitching Interfaces, pitch types, and everything else you need to know to become the next Cy Young Award winner. Overall, Pitching remains similar to previous entries, but developer San Diego Studios added some new features that grant you even more control […]

Following all the backlash that Detroit Tigers superstar Tarik Skubal is receiving for leaving the World Baseball Classic, another notable pitcher is now prioritizing the MLB season. Brayan Bello has rejoined the Boston Red Sox at their spring training camp in Fort Myers, Florida and will pitch against the Atlanta Braves on Saturday night, per […]

Team USA captain Aaron Judge recently called Bobby Witt Jr. one of the best players in MLB. Ahead of Team USA’s World Baseball Classic game against Canada on Friday night, Witt responded to Judge, via MLB Network. “That’s an honor,” the Team USA shortstop said. “How he works, who he is as an individual both […]

Roman Anthony, who is believed to be the next superstar for the Boston Red Sox, is set to begin his second season in MLB. The stud outfielder is currently playing on Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. On Friday, Red Sox manager Alex Cora revealed why he loves seeing Anthony play alongside New York […]

In November, the Tampa Bay Rays and Kansas City Royals agreed to a trade. On Friday, the teams officially completed the deal, the Rays announced. “The Tampa Bay Rays have acquired minor league RHP Matthew Hoskins from the Kansas City Royals as the player to be named to complete the Nov. 10 trade involving OF […]

Last season, Ryan Mountcastle struggled with injuries and performance issues and was one of many Baltimore Orioles who could not do much. Recently, he gave a crucial spring training update, which could give some hope, according to Orioles beat writer Jake Rill. “Ryan Mountcastle said his right hand is “all good.” He knew he was […]

Seattle Mariners star Julio Rodriguez is part of Team Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic. While the DR is looking like a true power house, Rodriguez shared what is likely a hot take about the WBC Championship and the World Series. While talking with media members, the 25-year-old outfielder claimed that winning the World […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are on their journey to complete the three-peat, and there’s no doubt that they have the players to accomplish it. They added even more talent during the offseason, signing Kyle Tucker and other players who will give them a chance to make another run. With the additions, that meant that some […]

With the Toronto Blue Jays in the midst of spring training in preparation for the 2026 season, one player who is dealing with an interesting injury is pitcher Jose Berrios. As the Blue Jays star Berrios is dealing with an elbow injury, the next steps for his issue have been revealed. According to Arden Zwelling, […]

MLB The Show 26 Codes allow players access to content for modes like Diamond Dynasty. Like previous titles, these codes help you receive in-game items. However, not everybody knows about these codes, where to find them, or how to redeem them. Furthermore, most codes are only active for a limited time. Therefore, we created a […]

MLB’s Automated Ball-Strike Challenge System is not revealing new information to the public. Fans have distrusted umpires for some time now. Sure, officiating is always going to produce some level of frustration, but the inconsistent and frequently inaccurate governing of the strike zone elicited overwhelming outrage, which finally resulted in the league taking action. Just […]

Team Dominican Republic is looking to make a deep World Baseball Classic run. Some analysts have even said that the Dominican Republic is the favorite to win the tournament this year. Manny Machado is poised to help lead the San Diego Padres in 2026. However, he is also helping to lead Team Dominican Republic at […]

In MLB The Show 26, players can update their rosters too have the most accurate depth charts and lineups just like in real life. But how exactly do you update the rosters in MLB The Show 26? If a player gets traded, signed, promoted, or sent down to the minors, how do you make the […]

The Boston Red Sox have a daunting task in the American League East in the coming season. They will have to overcome the defending American League champion Toronto Blue Jays as well as the New York Yankees if they are going to win the division title. Additionally, the Baltimore Orioles could be resurgent after adding […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic has been filled with excitement. On Wednesday, the Dominican Republic defeated Venezuela 7-5. As a result, the Dominican Republic is at 4-0 and in first place in Pool D. Even in defeat, Kansas City Royals catcher and Venezuela team captain Salvador Perez remains optimistic that both teams will play again, […]

Yoshinobu Yamamoto will finish his World Baseball Classic stint, after all. Earlier today, there was a report that said that the Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher will be leaving for Los Angeles after his scheduled start against Venezuela in the WBC playoffs. It seemed like Yamamoto was getting ahead of everyone with his preparation for the […]

Suddenly, the USA vs. Canada has become one of the hottest and most notable rivalries in sports. Less than a month after the United States defeated Canada in both the men’s and women’s gold medal hockey games in the Winter Olympics in Milan, it is now the World Baseball Classic version of the international rivalry […]

Starting pitcher Quinn Priester of the Milwaukee Brewers may begin the 2026 season on the injured list as he continues to work through a wrist issue that has resurfaced. Priester recently traveled to Dallas to be evaluated by a vascular specialist, and the diagnosis points to a nerve issue related to the thoracic outlet syndrome […]

The Milwaukee Brewers found a creative way to celebrate one of their franchise stars as excitement builds for MLB The Show 26. A recent social media post from the club highlighted Christian Yelich’s recognition during a ratings reveal discussion. Milwaukee has remained active online as fans prepare for the newest installment of the popular baseball […]

Los Angeles Dodgers star hurler Yoshinobu Yamamoto will make one more appearance for Team Japan in the 2026 edition of the World Baseball Classic before he gets back to work with the reigning World Series champions. Japan is playing Venezuela in a quarterfinal showdown this coming Saturday, and Yamamoto is scheduled to toe the rubber […]

The Cincinnati Reds are facing another pitching concern during spring training after a new injury surfaced shortly after the latest Hunter Greene injury news. The Reds already expect Greene to miss significant time this season. The right-hander is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow, creating early uncertainty for the […]

The World Baseball Classic has put a spotlight on some of MLB’s best players around the world. One player who is seemingly emerging as a true superstar is shortstop Bobby Witt Jr. on Team USA. Leading up to the team’s Friday quarterfinal game vs. Canada, Kansas City manager Matt Quatraro couldn’t help but marvel at […]

The Philadelphia Phillies received an encouraging Zack Wheeler injury update as the club prepares for Opening Day. The update shapes expectations for the club’s Opening Day rotation and the outlook for the Phillies pitching staff during the early weeks of the season. Philadelphia entered spring training knowing Wheeler would miss Opening Day after surgery for […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will enter the 2026 MLB season as heavy favorites to win yet another World Series. The team was already loaded, but opted not to rest on its laurels. The Dodgers went out and signed Kyle Tucker, bolstering an already deadly offense. But the Dodgers’ pitching is still a question mark. One […]

Team USA is scheduled to take on Canada on Friday, March 13, in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic. After just beating Canada for the gold medal in hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics, New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes delivered an inspirational message to the WBC American team. Mark DeRosa, who is the […]

Team Canada has demonstrated more than just their talent at the World Baseball Classic. The international club has highlighted personality, particularly through Josh Naylor’s growing jersey collection, which continues to attract attention during tournament workouts. Naylor has quietly turned his pregame attire into a storyline during Canada’s World Baseball Classic run. He has repeatedly worn […]

When Rickey Henderson broke MLB’s stolen base record, he took the bag right out of the diamond to celebrate. On Thursday, Boston Red Sox top prospect Braiden Ward tried doing his best impression. Ward set a new record of his own, stealing his 17th base of the Grapefruit League season. That is the most by […]

The New York Mets received encouraging news during spring training as newly acquired center fielder Luis Robert Jr. provided a strong health update ahead of the 2026 season. The Mets have closely monitored Robert since the offseason trade that brought him to Queens. Due to his history of lower-body injuries, the organization approached spring training […]