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The Chicago Cubs are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 season. The Cubs are looking to bounce back after losing to the Milwaukee Brewers in the NLDS to end their season in 2025. On Thursday, as spring training continues, the team announced a slew of moves they […]

The New York Yankees continued shaping their Opening Day roster on Thursday as the organization trimmed its pitching group during the latest round of Yankees spring training roster cuts in Florida. With camp entering its later stages, the competition for roster spots has begun to narrow. Two notable arms exited big league camp when the […]

The New York Mets signed Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract this offseason. However, he will be playing third base for the first time in his career instead of shortstop. With Opening Day around the corner, it appears one Minnesota Twins star has some sage advice for Bichette to play his new position. […]

Every season, the New York Yankees enter spring training with the highest of expectations. If New York is going to finally climb the mountain and win their first World Series since 2009, Gerrit Cole will likely have to be a big part of it. Cole missed all of 2025 after undergoing Tommy John surgery. The […]

The Chicago Cubs made it back to the playoffs after a four year hiatus in 2025. But after getting ousted in the NLDS, they’re looking to go even further in 2026. Chicago’s journey back to the postseason of course begins on Opening Day. And when the Cubs take to the field to take on the […]

The 2026 World Baseball Classic sparked intense debate around Team USA after a controversial pool play matchup in Houston. Much of the discussion centered on comments from manager Mark DeRosa regarding the stakes surrounding the United States’ game vs. Italy. Prior to the matchup, DeRosa appeared on MLB Network and suggested Team USA had already […]

The World Baseball Classic is entering the quarterfinals on Friday. Still, players are trying to prepare for the upcoming MLB Season, leading to some, such as Tarik Skubal, to leave the WBC and head back to spring training. Skubal criticized the WBC schedule, and now, Jayson Stark of The Athletic has an idea to fix […]

Team Japan is scheduled to take on Venezuela in a quarterfinal matchup in the World Baseball Classic on Saturday, March 14. Leading up to the contest, Shohei Ohtani reportedly worked on his pitching on Thursday. With excitement brewing that he may take the mound against Venezuela, the two-way phenom delivered a reminder to everyone. It’s […]

Clayton Kershaw’s time with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic is coming to an end. With the future Hall of Famer on his way out, it appears the team has found his replacement in Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan. Reports indicate that Ryan will replace Kershaw on the Team USA roster after the […]

Early March often intensifies any storyline surrounding the Philadelphia Phillies, particularly when a star produces underwhelming, uncharacteristic numbers in spring training. This year, attention has briefly shifted to Trea Turner after a quiet stretch in Grapefruit League play has sparked recent questions about his production ahead of Opening Day 2026. Through the early portion of […]

When New York Yankees starter Gerrit Cole missed the 2025 season because of Tommy John Surgery, there had been questions about how he would recover for 2026. As his injury recovery continues, there are reports that Cole is having great bullpen sessions, according to Jack Curry of the YES Network. “There was a vintage Gerrit […]

After failing to secure insurance coverage to play in the World Baseball Classic, it came to the attention of the Toronto Blue Jays that Jose Berrios is dealing with some kind of elbow injury. With the latest update revealing more details about the injury, Berrios admitted he wasn’t expecting to be informed he had an […]

The New York Mets are bringing starting pitcher Clay Holmes back from the World Baseball Classic as the club prioritizes his preparation ahead of the upcoming season. With MLB Opening Day less than two weeks away, the Mets opted to have Holmes resume his regular spring training buildup rather than continue pitching for Team USA […]

Team USA is preparing for the quarterfinals at the World Baseball Classic. Thanks to an effort from Team Italy, Team USA will play against Canada on Friday night. Ahead of the quarterfinals, Team USA made some changes to the roster as four pitchers have returned to their respective MLB teams, per Jon Heyman of MLB […]

On Wednesday, Team Italy continued their dominance at the ongoing World Baseball Classic in Houston with a win over Team Mexico in relatively comfortable fashion. That victory was preceded by a shocking win over Team USA the day before, which put the world on notice that the Italian team has a real shot at winning […]

The Dominican Republic earned a big 7-5 win over Venezuela in the World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night. It was a contest that featured several home run hits, making it one of the most exciting matchups in the tournament so far. Shortly after the win, Juan Soto shared his honest reaction to the DR’s victory […]

On Wednesday, the Team USA squad punched its ticket to the quarterfinal round of the ongoing World Baseball Classic when Team Italy beat Team Mexico, helping the American team overcome their rough loss to Italy the day before. Meanwhile, the Dominican Republic hit four home runs on Wednesday and staved off a late comeback attempt […]

The World Baseball Classic is approaching the quarterfinals, and the Dominican Republic is in the Quarterfinals against Korea. Sandy Alcantara has made a proclamation that will make his fellow countrymen proud, according to a post by Talking Baseball. “Sandy Alcantara is willing to do whatever he’s asked for his country,” Talking Baseball posted on X. […]

The MLB The Show 26 Release Date has been revealed, with new trailers showing off gameplay and more. Furthermore, developer San Diego Studio unveiled the game’s cover, which features New York Yankees’ star Aaron Judge. MLB The Show 26 brings the gameplay experience we’re all familiar with, but with new improvements across the board. Without […]

Manager Francisco Cervelli helped lead Team Italy to a perfect 4-0 record in Pool Play of the World Baseball Classic. Alongside their power on the field, Cervelli credits Team Italy’s rise with the way they prepare. They arrive to every game in suits. While there might be moments of laughter, sharing an espresso, Team Italy […]

Twenty teams entered the 2026 World Baseball Classic, and now that pool play is over, only eight teams remain. Team USA advanced to the elimination rounds by the skin of their teeth. After a loss to the Italians, their fate was out of their hands, and they needed Team Mexico to lose to Team Italy. […]

The Philadelphia Phillies are currently gearing up for a highly consequential 2026 season, in which they will look to bounce back after last year’s tough loss in the NLDS against the eventual World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers. The Phillies are mostly bringing back the same core of players as last year, although they did […]

On Wednesday, the United States advanced to the quarterfinals in the World Baseball Classic. This was due to Italy defeating Mexico 9-1, which also enabled them to advance. A redemptive moment for the United States after being upset by Italy 8-6. However, Team USA manager Mark DeRosa has received criticism for a comment he made […]

The Athletics are currently gearing up for a 2026 season in which they will look to end their five-year playoff drought. The team will be playing in Sacramento as they gear up for an eventual move to Las Vegas, and the Athletics have been hard at work this offseason, locking down several members of their […]

Earlier this year, it was reported that former New York Mets star outfielder Carlos Beltran would be inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Beltran was a member of the Mets from 2005-2011, establishing himself as one of the best players in franchise history in the process. Now, more information is coming to light on […]

Team Mexico has been eliminated from World Baseball Classic play. However, outfielder Jarren Duran put on an unforgettable show during his team’s four-game run. Duran tied for the Pool Play lead with three home runs, hitting .333 with five RBIs overall. When he makes his return to the Boston Red Sox, Jen McCaffrey of the […]

With a 7-5 win over Venezuela at loanDepot Park on Wednesday night, the Dominican Republic completed the group stage unbeaten at 4-0, and star slugger Juan Soto not only helped his team secure first place in Pool D but also matched a prestigious Dominican Republic record in the 2026 World Baseball Classic. Soto opened the […]

Team Italy earned a 9-1 victory over Team Mexico to officially clinch their spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Wednesday. Italy’s win also allowed Team USA to advance to the next round. Aaron Nola had a strong start for Team Italy on the mound, turning in five innings of shutout baseball while striking […]

Things are looking up for the Atlanta Braves, as Spencer Strider has been ramping things up as the season draws closer to starting. As he prepares for the season, he has drawn praise from a Braves coach, Jeremy Hefner, who has agreed with the notion that Strider might be a better pitcher despite the loss […]

Kansas City Royals star Vinnie Pasquantino made World Baseball Classic history on Wednesday with Team Italy. With a perfect 4-0 record in Pool Play, Team Italy has now advanced to the quarterfinals. In a 9-1 victory over Team Mexico, Pasquantino hit three home runs. It marked the first three-homer game in WBC history. For Pasquantino, […]

Team USA is moving on in the World Baseball Classic. Vinnie Pasquanitno’s huge game helped ensure Team USA’s advancement in the WBC. After the game, Pasquantino spoke with Ken Rothenthal of Fox about how he was feeling. “I’m caffeinated. I’m beaned up right now,” Pasquantino said. Team Italy’s clubhouse espresso machine has become one of […]

Team Affinity returns in MLB The Show 26 with a massive lineup of pitchers and hitters that players can aim to collect on launch day. For those new to MLB The Show, Team Affinity is a program in Diamond Dynasty that offers everyone a chance to earn powerful player cards for every team. The Show […]

Team Italy completed a stunning run through Pool B of the 2026 World Baseball Classic on Wednesday night, finishing undefeated and leaving manager Francisco Cervelli with a statement that echoed across the international baseball landscape. Italy’s 9–1 victory over Team Mexico at Daikin Park in Houston secured a 4–0 record in pool play and confirmed […]

Vinnie Pasquantino did more than power Italy into the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals on Wednesday night. He helped save Team USA’s tournament hopes—and made sure the Americans heard about it. Pasquantino, a first baseman for the Kansas City Royals, launched three home runs as Italy routed Mexico 9–1 in Pool B play at Daikin Park. […]

The New York Yankees will lose one of their pitching prospects for the entire 2026 season. Left-hander Brock Selvidge underwent elbow surgery during spring training. Selvidge, 23, ranks No. 15 on MLB Pipeline’s Yankees Top 30 prospects list. Doctors performed an internal brace procedure on the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow. The injury […]

Team USA entered Wednesday night as highly invested viewers of the Team Italy vs. Team Mexico World Baseball Classic game. That is because the Americans’ fate was no longer in their own hands. Thankfully, they can breathe a sigh of relief, as Team USA has advanced to the knockout stage thanks to Italy’s 9-1 victory. […]

Vinnie Pasquantino delivered a historic performance in the World Baseball Classic, blasting three home runs as Italy surged to a 9–1 lead over Mexico in the ninth inning of their final Pool B matchup. The Kansas City Royals first baseman entered the game in a slump but erupted at the perfect moment, powering Italy toward […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will not visit the White House during their first trip to Washington this season, though the celebration of their 2025 World Series title could still happen later in the year. Los Angeles is scheduled to face the Washington Nationals from April 3–5, a series that initially appeared to line up with […]

Team USA’s 5–3 victory over Team Mexico in World Baseball Classic pool play delivered more than just a key win in the standings. The matchup also produced the most-watched telecast in the tournament’s history, underscoring the growing national interest surrounding international baseball. The Monday night showdown drew an average audience of 5,018,000 viewers across FOX […]