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World Baseball Classic tiebreaker scenarios: How can Team USA advance?
The United States' WBC fate is now out of its hands. Here's how the U.S. can move on to the quarterfinals -- or be sent packing.[read more]
U.S. in jeopardy at WBC after upset loss to Italy
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.[read more]
Murakami slam leads Japan's WBC rout of Czechs
Munetaka Murakami's eighth-inning grand slam punctuated Japan's 9-0 win over Czechia on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic.[read more]
Mets pitching prospect Tong optioned to minors
The Mets optioned pitching prospect Jonah Tong to Triple-A Syracuse.[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]
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]
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]
After Arozarena rant, Raleigh says 'there's no beef'
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.[read more]
⚾ Ranking the positions: Best and worst for 2026
From "Generation Shortstop" to a power position that has lost its pop, here's how every area stacks up for 2026.[read more]