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Mar 12, 2026
Fans want a big offseason splash. But does staying the course actually lead to better results?
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Mar 12, 2026
A 2013 Aaron Judge one-of-one signed card sold for $5.2 million, eclipsed the previous record of $3.936 million for a 2009 Mike Trout card.
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Mar 12, 2026
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.
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Mar 12, 2026
Which overlooked pitchers have the skills to come up with a big season?
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Mar 12, 2026
Eric Karabell wants these guys on his 2026 fantasy teams. You should too.
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Mar 12, 2026
The young star is thriving on the international stage, earning the admiration of his Dominican Republic teammates and setting himself up for a strong 2026 campaign.
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Mar 12, 2026
Fans want a big offseason splash. But does staying the course actually lead to better results?
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Mar 12, 2026
While its top players are out taking on the world, we checked in on life back at home during spring training.
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Mar 11, 2026
Team USA advanced out of pool play in the World Baseball Classic and will face Canada on Friday in the tournament's quarterfinals, averting a disastrous flameout thanks to Italy's 9-1 victory against Mexico on Wednesday night.
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Mar 11, 2026
Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll made his spring training debut Wednesday, going hitless in his first at bats since he had surgery to repair the hamate bone in his right hand Feb. 12.
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Mar 11, 2026
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.
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Mar 11, 2026
From star sluggers like Ohtani and Judge to top pitchers like Skubal, we rank -- and make predictions for -- the best players in baseball right now.
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Mar 11, 2026
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was hit on the right hand by a pitch and left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.
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Mar 11, 2026
White Sox catcher Kyle Teel is expected to miss 4-6 weeks after suffering a right hamstring strain during Italy's win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 11, 2026
Astros closer Josh Hader, who has been dealing with biceps inflammation, will open the season on the IL. Bryan Abreu will serve as closer until Hader returns.
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Mar 11, 2026
Here's how the United States can move on to the quarterfinals -- or be sent packing.
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Mar 11, 2026
Karabell identifies the players unlikely to be on his roster this season.
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Mar 11, 2026
Which overlooked pitchers have the skills to come up with a big season? Tristan H. Cockcroft presents his annual look at MLB's "Kings of Command."
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Mar 11, 2026
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.
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Mar 11, 2026
Italy stunned Team USA with an 8-6 victory in World Baseball Classic pool play Tuesday night, one of the biggest upsets in the tournament's 20-year history that puts the Americans in jeopardy of not advancing to the knockout round.
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Mar 10, 2026
Cal Raleigh said there's "no beef" between him and Mariners teammate Randy Arozarena, who unleashed an expletive-laced screed after the catcher declined to dap him up before an at-bat in the United States' World Baseball Classic game against Mexico.
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Mar 10, 2026
Mets shortstop Francisco Lindor said he's "100% optimistic" he'll be ready for Opening Day after returning to action Tuesday for the first time since undergoing surgery.
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Mar 10, 2026
Bobby Witt Jr.'s play resulted in a viral smirk from Skenes -- one that caught the attention of his girlfriend.
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Mar 10, 2026
Paul Skenes and Griffin Jax played for the Air Force baseball team on their respective journeys to the major leagues and Team USA.
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Mar 10, 2026
Jesus Luzardo cited the Phillies' stable rotation and the good health he enjoyed in Philadelphia as the reasons to agreeing to a $135M deal with the franchise.
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Mar 10, 2026
Red Sox manager Alex Cora hasn't yet committed to Caleb Durbin as his every-day third baseman, but he's warming up to the idea as the trade acquisition gets more reps.
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Mar 10, 2026
Reds ace Hunter Greene will have an arthroscopic procedure Wednesday to remove bone chips from his right elbow and is not expected to return until July.
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Mar 10, 2026
The Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse.
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Mar 10, 2026
The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by agreeing to a 5-year extension. The deal is worth $135M, sources told ESPN.
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Mar 10, 2026
Randy Arozarena had vulgar words for Mariners teammate Cal Raleigh after he was left hanging at the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 10, 2026
Eric Karabell keeps tabs on the baseball world and tells you what is relevant to fantasy baseball managers.
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Mar 10, 2026
Munetaka Murakami's eighth-inning grand slam punctuated Japan's 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 10, 2026
While its top players are out taking on the world, we checked in on life back at home during spring training.
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Mar 10, 2026
An Athletic hits 50 homers? Four Royals hit 30? Eric Karabell's predictions with fantasy spin.
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Mar 10, 2026
Eric Karabell identifies the players unlikely to be on his roster this season due to too much risk, too much hype or not enough at-bats.
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Mar 10, 2026
Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal in the U.S. rotation.
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Mar 10, 2026
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Roman Anthony added a three-run blast in a big third inning to lead the U.S. over Mexico in the WBC.
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Mar 09, 2026
After mulling changing his plans, Tigers ace Tarik Skubal decided to stick to his original plan and not pitch again in this year's World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 09, 2026
The Phillies locked in Jesus Luzardo a year before he was due to reach free agency by reaching agreement on an extension worth $135 million, sources said.
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Mar 09, 2026
Braves left-handed pitcher Joey Wentz will sit out the 2026 season after tearing the ACL in his right knee while attempting to cover first base on Sunday.
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Mar 09, 2026
Rockies 6-foot-8 pitching prospect RJ Petit has a sprained UCL ligament in his right elbow and is out indefinitely.
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Mar 09, 2026
Former National League President Bill White will receive the Buck O'Neil Lifetime Achievement Award from baseball's Hall of Fame on July 25.
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Mar 09, 2026
Fernando Tatis Jr. hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win.
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Mar 09, 2026
Odds for all non-eliminated teams to win the World Baseball Classic, which began last week.
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Mar 09, 2026
Looking at all 30 teams' odds to win the 2026 World Series, led by the Dodgers and Yankees.
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Mar 09, 2026
Odds for all non-eliminated teams to win the World Baseball Classic, which began last week.
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Mar 09, 2026
Our dive into the best players at every position concludes with the game's most powerful hitters.
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Mar 09, 2026
South Korea advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic via a complicated tiebreaking system, defeating Australia 7-2 at the Tokyo Dome.
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Mar 09, 2026
In the wake of Profar's suspension, Mike Yastrzemski's signing has become even more important as Atlanta weighs its options moving forward.
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Mar 09, 2026
Reinforcements? Trade bait? Some key players won't be on the field in the Bronx on Opening Day. Here's what that means.
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Mar 08, 2026
The Cincinnati Reds will start left-hander Andrew Abbott on the mound for their season opener at home against the Boston Red Sox on March 26.
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Mar 08, 2026
Atlanta Braves left-hander Joey Wentz left Sunday's outing against the Tampa Bay Rays with a right leg injury from an awkward step while covering first base.
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Mar 08, 2026
The Rangers claimed outfielder Dairon Blanco off waivers from the Royals on Sunday and placed left-hander Jordan Montgomery on the 60-day injured list as he recovers from elbow surgery.
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Mar 08, 2026
Zack Littell has a new home after agreeing to a one-year contract with the Nationals, sources told ESPN's Jeff Passan and Kiley McDaniel.
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Mar 08, 2026
Juan Soto, Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Junior Caminero and Austin Wells homered as the Dominican Republic routed the Netherlands 12-1 in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 08, 2026
The Cubs will start the season with relief pitchers Porter Hodge (flexor strain) and Jordan Wicks (nerve irritation) on the injured list, manager Craig Counsell said.
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Mar 08, 2026
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday behind a two-run homer from Masataka Yoshida with two outs in the seventh inning.
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Mar 08, 2026
Defending champion Japan rallied from 1-0 down to beat Australia 4-3 in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday behind a two-run homer from Masataka Yoshida with two outs in the seventh inning.
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Mar 08, 2026
Tarik Skubal says he is considering pitching again for the United States at the World Baseball Classic, a potential change in plans for the Tigers' ace.
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Mar 08, 2026
Great Britain's Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday, as the defending AL Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston in a 9-1 U.S. win.
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Mar 08, 2026
Darell Hernaiz, 24, an infield prospect with the Athletics, hit a 374-foot home run to left field in the 10th inning Saturday, lifting host Puerto Rico to a 4-3 World Baseball Classic victory over Panama at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan.
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Mar 07, 2026
Great Britain's Nate Eaton greeted Team USA pitcher Tarik Skubal with a home run on the first pitch of the game Saturday night, as the defending American League Cy Young Award winner made his only start of the World Baseball Classic in Houston.
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Mar 07, 2026
Max Scherzer looked sharp in his first spring training outing for the Blue Jays, with the 41-year-old throwing four no-hit innings in a win over the Phillies on Saturday.
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Mar 07, 2026
Braves star Ozzie Albies slugged a walkoff 3-run home run on Saturday to lead the Netherlands to a dramatic win over Nicaragua at the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 07, 2026
The Houston Astros signed veteran catcher Christian Vázquez to a minor league deal and invited him to spring training, the team announced on Saturday.
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Mar 07, 2026
Defending champion Japan hit four home runs -- two by Cubs slugger Seiya Suzuki -- to beat Korea 8-6 and stay undefeated in Pool C of the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 07, 2026
Tarik Skubal told USA Today Sports that he never received a long-term offer from the Tigers this offseason.
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Mar 07, 2026
Manny Ramirez hit 555 home runs in his 19-year major league career. On Friday night, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit two homers for Brazil against the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 07, 2026
Insurance controversy rocked the roster, but the home team in Pool A of the World Baseball Classic is writing its next chapter.
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Mar 07, 2026
Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.
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Mar 07, 2026
Aaron Judge hit a two-run homer and Brice Turang had three hits and four RBI to lead the United States to a 15-5 win over Brazil in its World Baseball Classic opener Friday night.
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Mar 07, 2026
Manny Ramirez hit 555 home runs in his 19-year major league career. On Friday night, the 12-time All-Star relished watching someone else go yard when his son Lucas Ramirez hit two homers for Brazil against the U.S. in the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 06, 2026
Seth Lugo helped Puerto Rico to a 5-0 win over Colombia in their Group A opener Friday at the World Baseball Classic. The right-hander pitched four-plus innings of three-hit ball, and Edwin Diaz worked the ninth.
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Mar 06, 2026
Hot dogs include the Frikandel Broodje, a deep-fried hot dog topped with curry, mayo and onions.
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Mar 06, 2026
Though players have less time with their international teammates, chemistry at the World Baseball Classic is high -- as evidenced by some of the handshakes this March.
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Mar 06, 2026
Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña expressed his uncertainty over a timeline to return from a broken finger, saying his goal is to be ready for Opening Day.
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Mar 06, 2026
John Carpino is retiring as president of the Angels, ending a 23-year run spent mostly as a liaison to owner Arte Moreno. Longtime Angels executive Molly Jolly will replace Carpino next month.
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Mar 06, 2026
The Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen have agreed to a minor league contract.
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Mar 06, 2026
Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam in the second inning as Japan hammered Taiwan 13-0 to win its opener at the World Baseball Classic.
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Mar 06, 2026
Looking for a prop bet on your favorite team? Our experts break down the standouts for all 30 MLB teams.
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Mar 06, 2026
Here's how the most talented team on the planet has come together so quickly for the WBC.
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Mar 06, 2026
A former Team USA captain denied. A squad so decimated it threatened to leave the tournament.
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Mar 06, 2026
Our experts make their picks for every round of the 2026 WBC -- from pool play through the championship game.
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Mar 06, 2026
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 American League teams.
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Mar 06, 2026
Eric Karabell makes bold fantasy-relevant predictions for each of the 15 National League teams.
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Mar 05, 2026
Brady Counsell got his first reps as a Diamondback on Thursday when he was named to the club's roster for a spring training clash with the Cubs, who are managed by his father.
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Mar 05, 2026
Teammates say MLB's most singular star has set his sights on another history-making achievement.
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Mar 05, 2026
Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential fantasy contributions during the 2026 baseball season.
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Mar 05, 2026
Houston Astros All-Star shortstop Jeremy Peña will miss the World Baseball Classic because of a broken right ring finger.
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Mar 05, 2026
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña has fracture in the tip of his right ring finger, the team announced, leaving his status for the upcoming World Baseball Classic in question.
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Mar 05, 2026
Some of MLB's biggest stars will take the international stage in this year's tournament.
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Mar 05, 2026
Chemistry at the WBC is high -- as evidenced by some of the handshakes this March.
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Mar 05, 2026
Kiley McDaniel provides his rankings of rookie-eligible players for their potential fantasy contributions during the 2026 baseball season.
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Mar 05, 2026
The Rangers and veteran outfielder Andrew McCutchen agreed to a minor league contract on Thursday, according to multiple reports.
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Mar 05, 2026
Astros shortstop Jeremy Peña will see a hand specialist for an injury to his right ring finger, making his availability for the World Baseball Classic unclear.
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Mar 05, 2026
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.
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