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U.S. averts WBC disaster, advances with Italy win
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.[read more]
30 MLB teams, 30 breakout stars: The players who will make the biggest leap in 2026
From veterans in new roles to former top prospects ready to reach new heights, here's who we expect to level up.[read more]
From college QB to Team USA starter in the WBC: The incredible rise of Nolan McLean
Eight starts into his MLB career, the Mets' budding ace is making himself at home in the U.S. rotation.[read more]
'Man, just please come back safe': What it's like for an MLB team when its stars are in the WBC
While its top players are out taking on the world, we checked in on life back at home during spring training.[read more]
D-backs' Carroll (hand) hitless in spring debut
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.[read more]
Cora praises Durbin as Red Sox still to name 3B
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.[read more]
Reds' Greene to have surgery, targets July return
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.[read more]
Mets' Lindor '100% optimistic' about Opening Day
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.[read more]
Astros closer Hader to open season on injured list
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.[read more]
O's Mountcastle exits after taking pitch off hand
Orioles first baseman Ryan Mountcastle was hit on the right hand by a pitch and left Wednesday's Grapefruit League game against the Pirates.[read more]