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ESPN MLB
Mar 22, 2026

? Top breakout candidates for all 30 MLB teams
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.

ESPN MLB
Mar 22, 2026

Phillies ace Sanchez agrees to new 6-year deal
The Phillies have agreed to a new six-year contract with ace left-hander Cristopher Sanchez.

ESPN MLB
Mar 22, 2026

Arozarena apologizes to Raleigh over WBC spat
Randy Arozarena says he has apologized to Cal Raleigh for the expletive-laced comments directed at his Mariners teammate earlier this month at the WBC.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

Suzuki to miss Cubs' opener after injury in WBC
Seiya Suzuki, who suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the World Baseball Classic, will not play in the Cubs' season opener Thursday against Washington.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

Orioles option Kremer to minors ahead of opener
Baltimore's Dean Kremer will open the season in the minors after he led the Orioles in wins, innings and strikeouts last year.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

Pirates reassign top prospect Griffin to minors
The Pirates highly touted 19-year-old prospect Konnor Griffin was reassigned to minor league camp on Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

Rangers cut ex-Red Sox, Cubs reliever Brasier
Veteran reliever Ryan Brasier has been granted his release by the Rangers.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

OF Slater exercises release clause in Tigers deal
After not making the Opening Day roster, outfielder Austin Slater has exercised the release clause in the minor league contract he had signed with the Tigers.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

Nationals release right-handed reliever Smith
The Nationals have released right-handed pitcher Drew Smith from his minor league deal.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

Veteran OF Grichuk on Yanks' Opening Day roster
Veteran outfielder Randal Grichuk, 34, has made the Yankees' Opening Day roster.

ESPN MLB
Mar 21, 2026

Manaea to begin in bullpen as Mets set rotation
The Mets will employ a five-man rotation to begin the season, with Sean Manaea slated to come out of the bullpen in a piggyback role, manager Carlos Mendoza said Saturday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Nationals option top prospect Crews to Triple-A
Nationals top prospect Dylan Crews was optioned to Triple-A because of hitting woes.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Twins shape roster, cut Hendriks, Chafin, Urshela
Righty Liam Hendriks, left-hander Andrew Chafin and infielder Gio Urshela were released from minor league contracts by the Twins on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Yankees option outfielder Dominguez to Triple-A
The Yankees optioned outfielder Jasson Dominguez to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Family of ex-Yankees player Gardner sues resort
The family of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Costa Rican resort where their 14-year-old son Miller was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning last year.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Nationals option top prospect Crews to Triple A
Nationals top prospect Dylan Crews was optioned to Triple A because of hitting woes.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Marlins send P Garrett down, keep Junk as starter
The Marlins optioned lefty Braxton Garrett to Triple-A Jacksonville on Friday, leaving the door open for right-hander Janson Junk as the team's No. 5 starter.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Hendriks, Chafin and Urshela released by Twins
Righty Liam Hendriks, left-hander Andrew Chafin and infielder Gio Urshela were released from minor league contracts by the Twins on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Rookie Painter makes Phils' roster as No. 5 starter
Rookie right-hander Andrew Painter has made the Phillies' Opening Day roster as the No. 5 starter, manager Rob Thomson announced Friday

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Family of Miller Gardner files wrongful death suit
The family of former Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Costa Rican resort where their 14-year-old son Miller was found dead of carbon monoxide poisoning last year.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Clase, Ortiz put on unpaid non-disciplinary leave
As they await trial for an alleged pitch-rigging scheme, Guardians pitchers Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz were transferred to unpaid non-disciplinary leave Friday following an agreement between Major League Baseball and the MLB Players Association.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Twins release P Hendriks from minor league deal
The Minnesota Twins released righty Liam Hendriks from a minor league contract on Friday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Olney: The 7 things I took away from MLB spring training
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Dual MVP gold Judge, Ohtani card sells for $2.16M
The 2025 Topps Chrome dual MVP gold Logoman card featuring game-worn patches taken from Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani jerseys -- numbered 1-of-1 and signed on-card by the reigning MVPs -- has sold via Fanatics Collect for $2.16 million.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

'The best is still yet to come': Why Wyatt Langford is an AL MVP sleeper pick
Rangers outfielder Wyatt Langford has gone from overhyped to overlooked. That could change in 2026 for the 24-year-old.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

How Brent Rooker overcame failure to become an All-Star slugger
The designated hitter struggled early in his career -- but he's now a powerhouse hitter and leader.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

From Detroit's rising star to the Yankees' shortstop situation: What to know from MLB spring training
What did you miss at major league camps this spring while watching the World Baseball Classic? Here's what stood out to us from Florida and Arizona.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Potential busts to avoid in 2026
Who does Tristan H. Cockcroft think will underachieve in 2026? We have the names to steer clear of when drafting your rosters.

ESPN MLB
Mar 20, 2026

Astros LHP Sousa (oblique) to start season IL
Astros left-hander Bennett Sousa will begin the season on the injured list, manager Joe Espada said Thursday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Mets experiment with pitch calls from the dugout
The Mets are experimenting in spring training games with calling pitches from the dugout, following in the footsteps of the division-rival Marlins.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

WBC title game ratings nearly double from 2023
This year's World Baseball Classic championship game between Venezuela and the United States was seen by 10,784,000 viewers on Fox and Fox Deportes, nearly double the viewership for Japan's victory over the U.S. in the 2023 final.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Giants' Birdsong to undergo Tommy John surgery
San Francisco Giants pitcher Hayden Birdsong will undergo Tommy John surgery and miss the entire season.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Rays SS Walls (oblique) to start season on IL
Rays shortstop Taylor Walls will open the season on the injured list because of his right oblique, creating the possibility that prospect Carson Williams could make Tampa Bay's opening roster.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Where was Team USA's star closer?! How pitching restrictions rocked an otherwise epic WBC
The 2026 World Baseball Classic was another success story. But issues with pitcher usage are still holding it back.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Opening Day: Schedule, matchups, previews and more
We have you covered on everything you need to know to get ready for the start of the 2026 season on March 25.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Profar gets full PED ban after appeal resolved
Braves outfielder Jurickson Profar will miss the entire 2026 season after his appeal of a positive test for performance-enhancing drugs was resolved.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Longtime Mets broadcaster Rose plans to retire
Longtime Mets broadcaster Howie Rose announced Thursday he is planning to retire at the end of the season after spending four decades with the organization.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

Blue Jays righty Yesavage to begin season on IL
Manager John Schneider said Thursday that Trey Yesavage will begin the season on the injured list due to a shoulder impingement.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

MLB joins prediction space with Polymarket deal
MLB has named Polymarket as the league's official prediction market exchange and announced an information sharing agreement with the CFTC, the federal body that oversees the growing industry.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

WBC's success may lead to midseason tourney
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred says the continued growth and success of the World Baseball Classic could lead to a midseason competition in the future.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

What do the first two rounds of a perfect draft look like?
Tristan H. Cockcroft and Eric Karabell reveal the ideal outcome for the first two rounds of a 10-team draft from any starting draft position.

ESPN MLB
Mar 19, 2026

'I'm not great at baseball most of the time': How Brent Rooker overcame failure to become an All-Star slugger
The designated hitter struggled early in his career -- but he's now a powerhouse hitter and crucial vocal leader in a young A's clubhouse.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Ohtani fans 4, hits 99 mph in spring mound debut
Dodgers two-way star Shohei Ohtani made his spring training pitching debut, giving up one hit and two walks while striking out four over 4? scoreless innings.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Durbin wins 3B job for Red Sox; Mayer likely 2B
Caleb Durbin, who was acquired in a trade with the Brewers just before spring training, will be the starting third baseman for the Red Sox on Opening Day.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Brewers LHP Harrison exits start with blister
Kyle Harrison, who has been competing for a spot in Milwaukee's starting rotation, left Wednesday because of a blister on his left index finger.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Mariners' Crawford gets cortisone shot in shoulder
Mariners shortstop J.P. Crawford's status for the start of the season remains uncertain as he continues to deal with a shoulder problem.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Cole throws scoreless inning in his spring debut
Gerrit Cole returned to a mound to pitch in a game after a 377-day absence and threw a scoreless first inning Wednesday for the Yankees in an exhibition game against the Red Sox.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Jays' Berríos won't be ready for start of season
Blue Jays pitcher José Berríos won't be ready for the start of the season after being diagnosed with a stress fracture in his right elbow.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Even in Team USA defeat, the World Baseball Classic is a win for all of baseball
Denied gold by a Venezuelan team that symbolized the event at its best, Bryce Harper and the U.S. couldn't help but relish in the beauty of the WBC.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Jackson Chourio, Roman Anthony among must-draft players
Which players are Tristan H. Cockcroft higher on than most? Here's a list of 20 names to keep in mind when drafting your 2026 rosters.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

'I'm a sucker for a challenge': Why Moneyball pioneer chose to take on Coors Field
Paul DePodesta is back in baseball -- and plans to fix the Colorado Rockies.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Cole set for 1st spring outing since Tommy John
Yankees 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

U.S. laments another WBC loss as star offense lags
Team 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Venezuela outduels USA to capture first WBC title
Venezuela 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Passan's ultimate MLB season preview: Predictions, inside intel and breakout stars for all 30 teams
Opening Day is approaching fast -- and Jeff Passan has everything you need to know covered.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

A 40/40 season for Soto? Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts
We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

WBC champs! Takeaways as Venezuela stuns Team USA
Venezuela won its first World Baseball Classic, while the USA dropped its second straight finale.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Venezuela outduels USA to capture 1st WBC title
Venezuela 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 18, 2026

Which stars will represent the United States in the next WBC? Way-too-early roster predictions
Team 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Venezuela outlasts USA to win first World Baseball Classic championship
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ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Reports: Kahnle, Red Sox reach minor league deal
Relief pitcher Tommy Kahnle and the Red Sox have agreed to a minor league contract, according to multiple reports.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Follow live: Venezuela takes on USA in World Baseball Classic championship
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ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Cubs' Suzuki has minor knee sprain; IL stint TBD
The 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Ohtani set for spring training pitching debut Wed.
Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to make his first pitching appearance in spring training Wednesday for the Dodgers against the Giants.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Cubs' Suzuki has minor knee strain; IL stint TBD
The Cubs say Seiya Suzuki suffered a minor ligament strain in his right knee during the WBC and will be evaluated this week before they determine whether he will go on the injured list.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Closer Miller available for Team USA in WBC final
All-Star closer Mason Miller will be available for Team USA in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic vs. Venezuela, manager Mark DeRosa said.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Cole set for 1st spring outing since TJ surgery
Yankees 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

White Sox RHP Vasil to have Tommy John surgery
After leaving a spring training start Saturday with elbow soreness, the White Sox said RHP Mike Vasil is set for season-ending Tommy John surgery.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Amid turmoil back home, Team Venezuela savors WBC moment
As Venezuela grapples with an uncertain future, this WBC has given fans something to rally around.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC final: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean
Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home next to Paul Skenes in the U.S. rotation.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Odds: United States favored to beat Venezuela in final
The final game of the World Baseball Classic is set, with Team USA favored to beat Venezuela.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

USA or Venezuela? Predictions, keys to the game for the WBC final?
Who will win Tuesday's World Baseball Classic title game? We have you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

ESPN's final points-league mock draft for 2026
Check 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.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Japan manager Ibata to step down after WBC loss
National team baseball manager Hirokazu Ibata said he will step down after Japan's 8-5 loss to Venezuela in Miami in the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
Mar 17, 2026

Venezuela rallies past Italy to make first WBC final
Venezuela rallied from an early deficit to knock off Team Italy and set up a date with the U.S. in the country's first World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

The WBC final is set! Takeaways from Venezuela's win over Italy
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ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Follow live: Italy takes lead over Venezuela in WBC semifinal
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Guardians 3B Ramírez (shoulder) day-to-day
Guardians third baseman Jose Ramírez appears to have avoided major injury and is considered day-to-day after leaving Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics because of a sore left shoulder, manager Stephen Vogt said Monday.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Suzuki back with Cubs, undergoes MRI on knee
Seiya Suzuki was back at spring training with the Cubs on Monday and went for an MRI on his right knee that he injured while playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

High heat: Temps see Cactus League tweak times
Bringing the heat in spring training is supposed to be about hard-throwing pitchers, not triple-digit temperatures like those that will impact Major League Baseball spring training games in Arizona for several days this week.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Padres say Miller's availability for WBC final TBD
Padres manager Craig Stammen said a decision on the availability of All-Star closer Mason Miller for Team USA's upcoming World Baseball Classic championship game Tuesday is to be determined.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Phils' Rojas suspended 80 games for PED violation
Phillies outfielder Johan Rojas was suspended for the first 80 games of the season by Major League Baseball on Monday following a positive test for the performance-enhancing substance Boldenone.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Padres' Musgrove likely to open season on IL
San Diego Padres starter Joe Musgrove is expected to open this season on the injured list while still working to come back from Tommy John surgery that kept him from pitching last year.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Italy changes plan, to start Nola vs. Venezuela
Aaron Nola will start Monday night's World Baseball Classic semifinal for Italy against Venezuela rather than Michael Lorenzen.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Yamamoto to start for Dodgers in season opener
World Series MVP Yoshinobu Yamamoto will start another season opener for the Los Angeles Dodgers on March 26 against Arizona.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Real or Not: These 8 MLB stars can reach new heights in 2026
We determine whether these stars can actually reach a new level in the season ahead.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Robot umps on checked swings moving to Triple-A
Major League Baseball's experiment of a robot umpire technology system allowing challenges to checked swing calls is moving up from Class A to Triple-A.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

'We needed this': Amid turmoil back home, Team Venezuela savors WBC moment
As Venezuela grapples with its future, this World Baseball Classic has given fans something to rally around.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Ohtani sets another record? A 40/40 season for Soto? Handing out preseason Real or Not verdicts
We determine whether these eight MLB stars can actually reach new heights in 2026.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Who will face the U.S. in the WBC final? Keys, X factors for Italy-Venezuela
We've got you covered with predictions, live updates and takeaways from the second semifinal in Miami.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

D.R. frustrated by blown call, but 'part of the game'
Two hours after a blown ball-strike call ended the Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic, players emerged from the team's clubhouse with smiles, music and a message.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Takeaways from Team USA's thrilling WBC semifinal win over Dominican Republic
A star-studded World Baseball Classic showdown lived up to the hype. Here's how the U.S. moved on to the final.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Team USA stifles D.R.'s offense to make WBC final
The United States held the Dominican Republic's vaunted offense in check to advance to the World Baseball Classic final with a 2-1 victory.

ESPN MLB
Mar 16, 2026

Guardians' Ramírez jams shoulder on slide, exits
Guardians third baseman José Ramírez left Sunday's spring training game against the Athletics with a sore left shoulder after jamming it sliding into third base, manager Stephen Vogt said.

ESPN MLB
Mar 15, 2026

Follow live: USA looking to book spot in WBC final after Henderson, Anthony homers
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ESPN MLB
Mar 15, 2026

'Banana Brees': Former Saints QB Drew Brees and Tyler Shough take in Savannah Bananas
Brees and Shough made appearances during the Savannah Bananas exhibition games at the Caesars Superdome, the home of the Saints.

ESPN MLB
Mar 15, 2026

Follow live: Dominican Republic scores first in semifinal game on Junior Caminero's home run
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ESPN MLB
Mar 15, 2026

Giants near-perfect vs. Brewers; Birdsong ailing
The San Francisco Giants were an out away from a perfect game and a strike away from a no-hitter before they were broken up by the Milwaukee Brewers on Sunday in a spring training game.

ESPN MLB
Mar 15, 2026

MLBPA: Work stoppage might affect Olympic play
A work stoppage that leads to canceled games during the 2027 Major League Baseball season could disrupt plans under discussion to have big league players participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

ESPN MLB
Mar 15, 2026

Get ready for Team USA-Dominican Republic WBC showdown! Who has the edge, keys and more
Who will win Sunday's star-studded World Baseball Classic semifinal? We've got you covered with players to watch, live updates and postgame takeaways.

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