WBC champs! Takeaways as Venezuela stuns Team USA
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 00:02:39 ESTVenezuela won its first World Baseball Classic, while the USA dropped its second straight finale.
Venezuela outduels USA to capture first WBC title
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTVenezuela won the World Baseball Classic for the first time, rebounding from Bryce Harper's tying home run in the eighth inning to beat the United States 3-2 Tuesday night on Eugenio Suárez's go-ahead double in the ninth.
U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTTeam USA, boasting one of the most talented rosters ever assembled, failed to live up to its billing Tuesday night and could only watch as Venezuela celebrated its first World Baseball Classic championship.
Cubs' Suzuki has minor knee sprain; IL stint TBD
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTThe Cubs say Seiya Suzuki suffered a minor ligament sprain in his right knee during the WBC and will be evaluated this week before they determine whether he will go on the injured list.
Ohtani set for spring training pitching debut Wed.
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTShohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his first pitching appearance in spring training Wednesday for the Dodgers against the Giants.
Reports: Kahnle, Red Sox reach minor league deal
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTRelief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports.
Cole set for 1st spring outing since Tommy John
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTYankees ace Gerrit Cole is set for his spring training debut in the latest step in the New York right-hander's recovery from Tommy John elbow surgery.
Phils' Rojas suspended 80 games for PED violation
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTPhillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday after a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.
White Sox RHP Vasil to have Tommy John surgery
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTAfter leaving a spring training start Saturday with elbow soreness, the White Sox said RHP Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery.
⚾ Top breakout candidates for all 30 MLB teams
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:44:32 ESTFrom veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.
Which stars will represent the United States in the next WBC? Way-too-early roster predictions
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 23:06:43 ESTTeam USA just lost to Venezuela -- but the future is still bright. Here's who could play for the U.S. in the next World Baseball Classic.
Passan's ultimate MLB season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:16:37 ESTOpening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.
A 40/40 season for Soto? Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 01:16:37 ESTWe determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.
ESPN's final points-league mock draft for 2026
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:46:03 ESTCheck out the results of our final fantasy baseball head-to-head points mock draft of 2026, featuring round-by-round picks and a snapshot of the rosters of all 10 teams.
Cheat sheet 2026: Sleepers, busts, rookies and closers
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 08:46:03 ESTYou've read their names all preseason long, it'd be a shame to forget them on draft day.
'Banana Brees': Former Saints QB Drew Brees and Tyler Shough take in Savannah Bananas
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:13:39 ESTBrees and Shough made appearances during the Savannah Bananas exhibition games at the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints.